PHOTOGRAPHY
In Photography, students of varying levels are engaged as emerging artists
and professionals in a studio environment. Students are challenged to explore
the possibilities for visual communication, using a
careful, disciplined approach teamed with an extensive commitment to the care
of equipment and materials.
Curriculum is sequentially designed to develop the "photographer's eye" and to familiarize the student with
his/her camera. Art elements and principles are taught in terms of photographic composition, technical and
conceptual concerns. Students shoot and process their own 35 mm black and white film and enlarge prints
from the negatives using fundamental darkroom as well as creative, non-darkroom techniques. Using the
skills and knowledge acquired initially, students are challenged to experiment with more advanced problems,
including more involved darkroom techniques, various photographic papers, films, filters and digital
photography. Students expand their learning with reading assignments, field trips, gallery reviews, guest
artist visits, research papers, in-depth critique and by developing strategies for mentoring less experienced
students.
Zone Of Focus
Established and developed by the Photography Program, Zone Of Focus is an annual juried photo exhibition
produced by ArtQuest and Friends of ArtQuest that provides a professional venue for young photographers
from Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Mendocino and Solano counties.
PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY
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