PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN AND COMPOSITION (ONLINE)
Victoria Heilweil
6 Sessions >> Tuesdays + Thursdays, July 28- August 13
6:30-8:30pm, Online, $295Composition is the organization within the
frame of a photograph. While this is a simple idea, in practice it
can be challenging to know exactly where to position your subject, and
move the viewer’s eye around the entire image. This course will
teach students how to use design and composition strategies
successfully to strengthen the visual impact, originality and
narrative in their photographs. Each week we will examine in detail
design elements and principles such as rule of thirds, focal point,
repetition, framing, vantage, scale, depth, motion, contrast and
negative space. Additionally, creative and aesthetic choices don’t
end when you press the shutter, there are many opportunities in post
production to enhance the inherent design and composition of a
photograph. The class will also explore how tonal and color
adjustments in Lightroom and Photoshop can impact the focal point,
rhythm and unity of a photo. Students are encouraged to take risks
with their photographs, and to “think outside of the box”.
Whether you are a beginning photographer interested in learning
composition to improve your image making skills, or an experienced
photographer who wants to break out of old habits, this class will
improve your photographic eye.
Note: Lightroom or Photoshop are helpful additions for this class, but
not required. Snapseed is a free/inexpensive photo editor that is also
an option for students.
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VICTORIA MARA HEILWEIL is a nationally exhibited PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST,
curator, and educator. Her photography transforms the mundane into the
sublime. She received her MFA from California College of the Arts in
1995. Her work has been included in exhibitions at the San Jose
Institute for Contemporary Art, Intersection for the Arts, Southern
Exposure, RayKo Photo Center, Pro Arts and PHOTO Gallery in the Bay
Area; wall space gallery and Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum in
Southern California; University Art Gallery at California State
University, Chico; Minneapolis Photo Center; Visual Arts Center in
Portsmouth, Virginia; and Washington Square Art Galleries in New York
City. She has also created public and community-based artworks in
conjunction with the ZERO1 Biennial in San Jose and the Bayview Opera
House in SAN FRANCISCO. Heilweil was selected as an Artist in
Residence at the de Young Museum in 2015.
https://www.victoriaheilweil.com [https://www.victoriaheilweil.com]
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_PLEASE NOTE: PUBLIC EDUCATION COURSES ARE HELD CONTINGENT ON A
MINIMUM ENROLLMENT, WHICH IS DETERMINED TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO A
CLASS START DATE. PUBLIC EDUCATION STAFF WILL CONTACT YOU ONLY IF
THERE IS A COURSE CANCELLATION OR CHANGE. _
FAQS
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What materials (if any) will I need to bring to class?
Each course requires specific materials that we ask you bring to your
first class session so you can get started making right
away. _MATERIALS LISTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ON OUR _ website here
[http://www.sfai.edu/public-youth-education/public-education/courses],
click on your course title, and then click on the blue "Materials
List" link underneath the course dates. If you have any questions
regarding materials, please contact Public Education Staff.
What are my transport/parking options getting to SAN FRANCISCO ART
INSTITUTE?
All classes, unless otherwise noted, meet at 800 Chestnut Street,
between Jones and Leavenworth. You can find directions to campus on
the SFAI website. [http://www.sfai.edu/contact-us]
SFAI is located in a residential neighborhood, and free two-hour
parking is available on all of the streets immediately surrounding the
school. The two-hour restriction cuts off at 9 pm, so evening Public
Education students do not need to move their car, unless you arrive
prior to 7 pm.
SFAI is easily accessible via public transportation, with Muni bus
lines #30 Stockton, #45 Union, and #47 Van Ness located within a few
blocks of campus.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
SFAI Public Education Staff are always happy to answer any questions
you may have about the Public Education program, or our courses. We
are in the office Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call US at:
415.749.4554 or e-mail: publiceducation@sfai.edu
What is the refund policy?
Refund requests must be made in writing to publiceducation@sfai.edu.
For courses that meet for ten sessions or more, a 100% refund minus a
$20 processing fee is given if written notice is received at least
five business days before the first class. After five business days
before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is
given when written notice is received prior to the third class. _No
refund is given after the class has met three times. Please allow two
to three weeks to receive your refund._
For courses that meet for six sessions or fewer, a 100% refund minus a
$20 processing fee is given when written notice is received at least
five business days before the first class. After five business days
before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is
given when written notice is received prior to the second class. _No
refund is given after the class has met two times. Please allow two to
three weeks to receive your refund._
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