Teens: Academy for Digital Photography, Art & Design

Overview
What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Related Courses
Fees

Improve Your Digital Photography and Design Skills

Develop skills that lay the foundation for creating stunning digital art in both photography and graphic design with this two-week Academy. Projects focus on producing images that can be delivered in print, web or even video. Week One is an amazing hands-on experience in digital photography that includes shooting, composition and the digital darkroom.

Learn to capture the essence of your world through the magic of digital imagery. Learn how light, contrast, composition and shutter speeds work together to enable breathtaking digital images. In Week Two your focus will change from photography to the world of graphic design. You’ll work through a series of engaging projects as you build your knowledge and skills with industry-standard tools, Adobe® Photoshop® and Illustrator®. At the end of the week you’ll have an amazing portfolio of work and the skills to take your graphic design to the next level!

What You’ll Learn: Academy for Digital Photography, Art and Design

Course Content	Software Used
• Digital photography and Photoshop® • Features of your DSLR camera and how they work • Basic digital photography, Photoshop® & Illustrator® work flow • Photoshop®: color correction, sharpening images, touch-ups & image optimization • Optimizing camera exposures • Digital art and graphic design • Principles of composition & how to create dynamic and interesting images

Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.

Who Should Attend: Academy for Digital Photography, Art and Design
Ages 12-17 | Beginner-Advanced | No Previous Photography or Design Experience Required

This course is designed for aspiring digital photographers and graphic artists who want to learn professional, world-class photography and design techniques.

Students need to bring their own DLSR camera. Working with your own equipment allows for an even more personalized experience. Daily field-based shooting assignments are also part of this exciting program. DMA Is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Related Courses: You May Also Be Interested In…

Course Title	Quick Description	Duration
Digital Photography and Photoshop	Elevate your digital camera and Photoshop skills	1 Week
Digital Art & Graphic Design	Develop the skills to be a master digital artist	1 Week
Intro to 3D Art, Modeling & Animation for Film	Learn how artists create worlds and characters	1 Week
Web Design and Development for Teens	Explore the world of web design and multimedia	1 Week

Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information, or to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.

Fees & Additional Options: Academy for Digital Photography, Art and Design

Options	Price	Duration	Meals
Tuition (base price)	$1,975	2 Weeks, Mon-Fri	Lunch not included
Lunch Plan (for non-residential students)	add $130	2 Weeks, Mon-Fri	10 lunches
Residential Program – Dorm (shared room)	add $990	2 Weeks, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l)	3 meals/day
Residential Program (Harvard/UCLA)	add $1590	2 Weeks, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l)	3 meals/day
Stanford Continuing Studies Credit	add $180	8 Quarter Units	NA