Teen Academy - Photography I and II in Black-and-White: Developing a Body of Work

Designed for students of all levels, this course focuses on developing a body of photographic work. Through individual assignments and critiques, students discuss editing and sequencing their images in order to build upon a topic of their own choosing. Students are encouraged to explore and expand upon ideas of theme, visual narrative, and image consistency and quality. Class critiques foster confidence in students as they discuss their work in front of their peers and reflect upon their progress. We will also review and discuss existing bodies of work from current and past photographers for inspiration? The curriculum includes: darkroom time, visual presentations, photographic and writing assignments, discussions, critiques, a guest artist visit, and a field trip. By the end of the course, students develop a cohesive body of work and an accompanying artist’s statement. The course will culminate in a final presentation for family and friends to celebrate students’ achievements.

Need-based scholarships are available for all Teen Academy classes. To apply, please visit: https://www.icp.org/school/teen-academy.

Course Level/Prerequisite: Open to all skill levels. No prior photography experience is needed for these foundation courses.

Note: This class will be held in-person. Students will need access to a manual focus SLR film camera in order to complete assignments. If they do not have their own device, a camera can be signed out from ICP. Please reach out to Teen Academy staff at teen_academy@icp.edu after registering if you would like to sign out a camera for the duration of the course.

Program Description: ICP’s Teen Academy welcomes teenagers ages 14–19 from across the country and around the world to develop their skills as visual storytellers in a range of online and in-person courses. The program is designed to cultivate visual literacy, personal vision, and leadership skills through classes focused on the techniques and history of photography and visual culture. All curricula include: photographic and writing assignments, open lab time, visual presentations, discussions, critiques, field trips, guest artist visits, and a culminating presentation for family and friends celebrating the students’ achievements.

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