
Teens: Digital Photography & Photoshop
Improve Your Digital Photography and Photoshop® Skills
Learn professional shooting techniques and expert Photoshop® tips in this immersive course. Working with instructors who are also professional photographers, you will learn how to consistently produce superior quality images and how to easily fix problems with your photos in Adobe® Photoshop®— the world standard in image manipulation.
Learn how light, contrast, composition and shutter speeds work together to produce vibrant digital images Working with your own digital camera, you’ll get personalized field-based instruction on how to improve your photography. Then, in the classroom, you’ll use Photoshop® and your creativity to enhance your images for final presentation.
What You’ll Learn: Digital Photography & Photoshop
| Course Content | Software Used |
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• Features of your DSLR camera and how they work • Basic digital work flow: downloading, editing & organizing images • Working with the RAW format • Photoshop® color correction, touch-ups & quick image optimization • How to optimize in-camera exposures • Basic portrait techniques using natural light & intro to touch-ups • Basic Photoshop® layering, masking & panoramic techniques |
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Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.
Who Should Attend: Digital Photography & PhotoshopAges 12-17 | Beginner-Advanced | No Photography or Design Experience Required
This course is designed for aspiring digital photographers who want to learn professional, world-class photography techniques.
DMA provides industry-standard computers and software. However, students should provide their own digital camera, as it’s best to learn with your own camera. DMA is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment.
Related Courses: You May Also Be Interested In…
| Course Title | Quick Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Academy for Digital Photography | Improve your digital photography and design skills | 2 Weeks |
| Digital Art & Graphic Design | Develop the skills to be a master digital artist and designer | 1 Week |
| Intro to 3D Art & Animation for Film | Learn how artists create worlds and characters | 1 Week |
| Web Design & Development for Teens | Explore the world of web design and online 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: Digital Photography & Photoshop
| Options | Price | Duration | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (base price) | $1,045 | 1 Week, Mon-Fri | Lunch not included |
| Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) | add $65 | 1 Weeks, Mon-Fri | 5 lunches |
| Residential Program – Dorm (shared room) | add $495 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri | 3 meals/day |
| Residential Program – Deluxe (Harvard & UCLA) | add $795 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri | 3 meals/day |
| Stanford Continuing Studies Credit | add $90 | 4 Quarter Units | NA |
*To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page. 
1 Week | Ages 12-17 | Beg – Adv
| “I learned a ton of stuff about my camera and things you can do with Photoshop.” - Hannah, DMA Photography Student |
Dates by Location 2012
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Vancouver, BC
- Jul 30-Aug 3 | Aug 6-10
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Stanford, CA
- Jun 25-29 | Aug 6-10
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Los Angeles, CA
- Jun 25-29
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San Diego, CA
- Aug 6-10
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Austin, TX
- Jul 23-27
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Washington D.C.
- Jul 30-Aug 3
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Philadelphia, PA
- not offered at this location
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Swarthmore, PA
- Jul 23-27
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Cambridge, MA
- Jun 25-29 | Jul 30-Aug 3
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Chicago, IL
- Jul 2-6
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New York, NY
- Aug 6-10

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