Students Choose Photo Center NW
For Many Reasons:
Our ten-week classes are taught by artists and professionals with a passion for teaching and the photographic arts.
Limited to 12 students, each course provides technical training, supports artistic expression and growth, and prepares students with essential skills for the sustained study and practice of photography. Most classes are held in the evening, which gives flexibility to professionals and parents. While many students choose to take individual courses or sequences, anyone can apply for our nationally accredited Certificate Program and work to complete a rigorous program of classes that has launched numerous careers in the photographic arts.
Those interested in taking an introductory weekend course, learning a new piece of equipment or software, or unable to commit to a ten-week class are encouraged to browse our workshop offerings.
For all 10-week classes, students should expect to spend between eight and fifteen hours per week on assignments. Students receive steeply discounted rates for rental of the Photo Center darkroom, digital lab and studio spaces to complete assignments outside of class (see the Hours/Rates page for a list of rental rates). Before registering, please read the course descriptions in their entirety to ensure that you satisfy any prerequisites. Students who have completed equivalent coursework elsewhere or learned equivalent skills through experience may ask to have prerequisites waived. Contact the Registrar for details. View our Students page for more information and resources for students.
Summer Classes 2013
Summer Quarter: June 24 – August 18, 2013
(Click on the course title to view complete details and descriptions for each upcoming offering)
| Foundation Classes | Date | Tuition | Instructor |
| Photography I: Black and White | Jun 26 - Aug 14 (Wed 6-10pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Tara Champion |
| Photography I: Digital (Section 1) | Jun 24 - Aug 12 (Mon 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Phillip Carpenter |
| Photography I: Digital (Section 2) | Jun 25 - Aug 13 (Tue 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Patricia Ridenour |
| Photography I: Digital (Section 3) | Jun 26 - Aug 14 (Wed 1-4pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Erin Burns |
| Digital Imaging I: Photoshop Fundamentals | Jun 26 - Aug 14 (Wed 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Juan Aguilera |
| Shooting, Editing & Printing with Lightroom | Jul 22-26 (M-F 10am-4pm) | $400 / $360 Members | Nick Shepard |
| Intermediate Classes | Date | Tuition | Instructor |
| Photography II: Black and White | Jul 13 - Aug 17 (Sat 12-4pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Melinda Simon |
| Photography II: Digital | Jun 25 - Aug 13 (Tue 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Keeara Rhoades |
| Printing a Night Photography Portfolio [Digital] | Jul 8 - Aug 5 (Mon 6-9pm) | $400 / $360 Members | Juan Aguilera |
| Lighting & Studio | Date | Tuition | Instructor |
| Light Control | Jul 10 - Aug 14 (Wed 11am-2pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Bill Finger |
| The Art of Portraiture: Photographing in Natural Light | Jul 10 - Aug 14 (Wed 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Rosanne Olson |
| Ideas & Practice | Date | Tuition | Instructor |
| Black & White Masterclass: Twilight | Jun 26 - Jul 24 (Wed 6-9pm) | $400 / $360 Members | Jahnavi Lisa Barnes |
| Creative Night Photography | Jun 28, July 12-26 (Fri 8-11:30pm) | $400 / $360 Members | Janet Neuhauser |
| Design for Photographers | Jun 27 - Aug 15 (Thu 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Dave Kennedy |
| DIY Photography: Experimental and Alternative Projects | Jun 25 - Aug 13 (Tues 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Dan Hawkins |
| Large Format Photography | Jun 24 - Aug 5 (Mon 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Jahnavi Lisa Barnes |
| Raiding the Archives | Jun 27 - Aug 15 (Thu 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Eirik Johnson |
| Advanced Classes | Date | Tuition | Instructor |
| Intro to Zone (formerly: B&W III) | Jun 27 - Aug 15 (Thu 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Tara Champion |
| Continuing Zone | Jun 25 - Aug 6 (Tue 6-9pm) | $700 / $630 Members | Jahnavi Lisa Barnes |
