DEFINING A PERSONAL VISION I
BOOK CLASS
Explore the "why" in your photography to create a series of images that clearly expresses your personal vision, a work in progress whether you are new to photography or a professional fine artist.

DEFINING A PERSONAL VISION II
SHOW CLASS
Take your personal vision to the wall, literally! Combine the concepts that most intimately express your intent as a fine artist with your best technical effort to participate in a public gallery show. Participation in the show requires class approval.

LOCATION:
Working with Artists Studios A-B, Block 7 in Belmar
Instructor: Grant Leighton
Maximum class size: 10 Times: 6PM-9PMEach class duration is 6 weeks, plus 2 skip weeks to allow extra time for project completion.

Defining a Personal Vision I (BOOK) is an essential class for those who are seeking a better understanding of their photographic work. It is about exploration and discovery of the “why’ in your photography. Grant will ask you to think about your personal vision and what drives your desire to take pictures. Your final series of images may evolve as a simple or elaborate book, or end up in a very different format. During a series of assignments and in-class discussion by instructor and participants, your final images will surface. They may surprise you or it may simply be a fresh development in your existing work. Beginning through advanced students are welcome. a good understanding of image control in the camera (aperture, ISO, shutter speed, basic metering techniques) along with some basic knowledge of printing, darkroom and/or digital processes. If you need assistance with basic techniques, please consider our Beginning and Continuing camera and printing classes - click here for more information.

Defining a Personal Vision II SHOW Class requires solid understanding of final options, contrast control and toning options, camera composition and exposure range options. We encourage exploration of alternative processes, including installations (3D) and mixed media. Students will work with artist Grant Leighton to address creative choices for shooting, printing, processing and composition. Whether you've built your own darkroom, or whether you prefer to work with a professional lab or master printer - this is the perfect class. You'll learn new ways to use your technical skills and be required to apply them using your favorite processes outside of class.

Both classes are not for the weak of heart and are intensive. You'll experience a high level of energy for your work as you are challenged to think about it in new ways by your classmates and your instructor. Plan on a substantial time commitment for solid results. Participation in class discussions and completion of assignments are requirements. If you need access to a darkroom, referral to a professional lab, or digital services - contact us for information.

CONTENT
-Reading assignments - handouts and suggested reading from library
-Discussion of fine art masters: techniques, thought processes, results
-Discussion of purpose, philosophy, emotion relating to photographic studies
-Intensive assignments on specific topics between classes
-Critical discussion of assignments during class, group participation required
-Book class purpose is a specific subject development into a cohesive book of images
-Show class purpose is a selection from student work, and can include multiple subjects
-Final discussion and critique of books (Book Class)
-Critique and preparation for juried exhibit (Show Class)

EXPECTED RESULTS
-Identification of individual personal vision(s)
-Discover areas of specific interest and strength for each artist
-Identification of specific technical issues to improve image quality
-Resolve technical problems that might be restraining image quality
-Production of a cohesive series of photographs presented as a series (Book)
-Production and selection of a strong final set of images to be presented in a public exhibit (Show)

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