Teen Academy - Photography I and II in Digital: Portraiture

In this course for all levels, students use portraiture as an entry point for understanding the technical and aesthetic components of digital photography and for creating their own work. Students photograph themselves, each other, family members, and strangers— spontaneously in the neighborhood, staged at home, and more formally in the studio. The curriculum includes: digital lab 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 body of work and an accompanying artist’s statement. The course culminates in a final presentation for family and friends.

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: Students will need access to a computer or laptop to run Adobe Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop (which will be provided by ICP). Students are welcome to use a smartphone, DSLR or mirrorless camera, or digital point and shoot camera to complete assignments, but are welcome to use archival/found images for their work, as well.

Program Description: ICP’s Teen Academy program welcomes teenagers ages 14–19 from across the country and around the world to develop their skills as leaders and visual storytellers in a range of in-person and online classes. All curricula are youth-centered and include: photographic and writing assignments, open lab time, visual presentations, discussions, critiques, a guest artist visit, a field trip, and a culminating presentation for family and friends celebrating the students’ achievements.

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