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Course Description


Unleash your inner photographer with our immersive 10-day summer course designed specifically for aspiring young photographers aged 11-14. In this comprehensive program, students will transform their smartphones into powerful creative tools, learning professional techniques that elevate ordinary snapshots into extraordinary images. We can now take high quality photos on your smartphone and edit them on the same device in the computer lab. But what is the secret to taking great pictures with your smartphone? In this course, you will learn about settings on any smartphone you have. You will learn about setting the camera’s focus, using gridlines, negative space, perspectives, reflections, use of natural light, and the do's and don'ts. One thing that we suggest is to consider buying a mobile tripod.

 

Course Outline

Technical Skills
  • Camera Settings Exploration: Master your smartphone's camera settings and unlock its full potential
  • Composition Techniques:
  • Learn to use gridlines for perfect framing
  • Understand negative space and creative perspectives
  • Explore innovative shooting angles, like flipping your phone upside down for unique shots

Lighting Mastery

  • Natural Light Techniques: Discover how to harness natural light for stunning photographs
  • Learn to work with different lighting conditions, from sunny days to cloudy environments
  • Understand how to avoid harsh shadows and create soft, dramatic effects

Advanced Photography Strategies

  • Focus techniques, including how to focus on eyes for more expressive images
  • Burst mode for capturing motion and dynamic moments
  • Creative use of HDR and editing apps like Snapseed

Practical Tools
  • Recommended Gear: Introduction to mobile tripods for stable shots
  • Explore smartphone camera accessories and editing apps

Pro Tips for Young Photographers
  • Candid vs. posed photography
  • How to capture authentic moments
  • Editing techniques to enhance your images
     

Learner Outcomes


By the end of this course, students will have the skills to create professional-quality images using nothing more than their smartphones, transforming everyday moments into memorable art.

 

Notes


Ages 11-14


 

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Section Title
Smartphone Photography
Type
In-Person
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
10:35AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jun 30, 2025 to Jul 11, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.8
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $249.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
Section Notes
Ages 11-14, No class July 4
Section Title
Smartphone Photography
Type
In-Person
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 10:25AM
Dates
Jul 14, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.2
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $259.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
Section Notes
Ages 11-14

 

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