Teens: Introduction to Digital Photography
Work and learn with your peers to learn basic camera techniques
Use Adobe® Photoshop® to enhance your images
Impress your friends with your picture-taking skills
Create and edit images like those used for movies such as Breaking Dawn
Improve Your Digital Photography and Photoshop® Skills
Discover 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: Introduction to Digital Photography
| Course Content | Software Used |
|---|---|
|
• 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 |
 |
Digital Media Academy may slightly vary curriculum to better fit the needs/expertise level of a given class.
Who Should Attend: Introduction to Digital Photography Ages 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, because 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.
2013 Fees & Additional Options: Introduction to Digital Photography
| Options | Price | Duration | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,065 | 1 Week, Mon-Fri | Lunch not included |
| Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) | add $45 or $65* | 1 Weeks, Mon-Fri | 5 lunches |
| Residential Program – Dorm (shared room) | add $510 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri | 3 meals/day |
| Residential Program – Deluxe (Harvard & UCLA) | add $810 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri | 3 meals/day |
| Stanford Continuing Studies Credit | add $90 | 4 Quarter Units | NA |
*Depending on location.
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 |
2013 Locations & Dates
Introduction to Digital Photography
Select A Course at:
Select a week for this course at Concordia:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/22 - Fri 7/26
at Concordia
Status: Open
Add Course to Cart - 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
-
-
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at Georgia Tech:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/22 - Fri 7/26
at Georgia Tech
Status: Open
Add Course to Cart - 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
-
-
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at Harvard:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/15 - Fri 7/19
at Harvard
Status: Almost Full
Add Course to Cart - 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
-
-
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at Stanford:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/1 - Fri 7/5
at Stanford
Status: Almost Full
Add Course to Cart - 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
-
-
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/22 - Fri 7/26
at Stanford
Status: Closed
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
-
-
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at Swarthmore:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/22 - Fri 7/26
at Swarthmore
Status: Open
Add Course to Cart - 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
-
-
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at UChicago:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/29 - Fri 8/2
at UChicago
Status: Filling Fast
Add Course to Cart - 29
- 30
- 31
-
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/29 - Fri 8/2
at UChicago
Status: Filling Fast
Add Course to Cart - 1
- 2
-
-
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at UBC:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/15 - Fri 7/19
at UBC
Status: Open
Add Course to Cart - 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
-
-
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at UC Berkeley:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/22 - Fri 7/26
at UC Berkeley
Status: Filling Fast
Add Course to Cart - 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
-
-
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at UC Irvine:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 6/17 - Fri 6/21
at UC Irvine
Status: Closed
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
-
-
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at UCLA:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/1 - Fri 7/5
at UCLA
Status: Filling Fast
Add Course to Cart - 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
-
-
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at UCSD:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 8/12 - Fri 8/16
at UCSD
Status: Open
Add Course to Cart - 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
-
-
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at UT Austin:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/22 - Fri 7/26
at UT Austin
Status: Open
Add Course to Cart - 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
-
-
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Select a week for this course at Yale:
(Click date to add course to cart.)
-
- June 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
-
- July 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
-
-
Introduction to Digital Photography
Mon 7/22 - Fri 7/26
at Yale
Status: Closed
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
-
-
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
-
- August 2013
-
- S
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
-
-
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
