How do i make sure i get the most out of my classes

Hi All,

 

 

 

This may seem like a silly question but How do i make sure i get the

most out of some community college photo courses. I ask only because

my degree is in biology and i am assuming that getting the most out of

an art related course is a bit different than science courses. I am

enrolled in an intermediate b&w and a digital imaging course. thanks again

Don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't know something. Sorry, no magic, that's it, just like any other class.

 

Oh, yeah, don't be intimidated by the "artists", they just got to the specialized dictionary before you did

Hi Helynn:

 

Think about this, we all have an expectation from an established academic center that we

will have the best and most advanced level of training. In reality, many CC's hire local

professional photographers to teach basic introductory courses. So, there is rarely any

significant differeneces bewteen working part time for a local pro and taking a class at

college. They are often the same person.

 

After all, even if the class met 3 times /week for 15 weeks, you would only get approx 45

hours of class time (most of which is still spent in the darkroom)

 

So, the "most" you should get out of your photography class is:

1, learn the basics

2. learn the steps necessary to continue your education outside the classroom.

 

Besides, most of your advancement is going to come as a result of clicking the shutter and

learning from your mistakes. Keep shooting, shooting, shooting and analyse your work.

The basic foundation you receive from your class at CC should give you the knowledge on

how to correct for any problems you encounter.

 

bchenaille@cdiabu.com

Learn the basics i.e. the notion of exposure, its control using aperture and shutter-speed, then depth of field. Understand the various film types and their use. Become fluent in the use of the camera, learn to see the picture in your head and know how to create it using the camera controls. "Mechanical excellence is the vehicle for genius" - William Blake.