Photo / New Media Skill Levels :
photography & new media
Photography has always been a vital part of Anderson Ranch , one in which students explore visual storytelling through a variety of contexts and concepts . The program has uniquely evolved to focus on both traditional photography and new media — making it one of the only workshop settings of its kind . Three floors of the Fischer Photography Center house state-of-the-art equipment , including three photography studios , two Mac labs , a traditional darkroom , and a lighting studio with strobe and continuous lighting for photography and video .
All workshops are rooted in the same idea — powerful art requires rigorous inquiry into techniques and ideas . We focus on technical skills ,
Photo / New Media Skill Levels :
Open to All – Students of any skill and knowledge level .
Level I – Students are new to Photography & New Media and have no formal training in photography , video , multimedia or animation . Students have basic computer literacy .
Level II – Photography students have a basic understanding of photography principles and technology and are comfortable using an SLR camera in manual mode . New Media students have a basic understanding of video , multimedia or animation software . Students have basic computer skills and are comfortable using a Macintosh computer .
Level III – Photography students have some formal training and significant experience making , capturing and digitally processing images using Adobe Lightroom and or Adobe Photoshop . New Media students have some formal training in conceptual and technological aspects of video , multimedia , coding or animation and are versed in the appropriate software applications . Students have a portfolio of their artwork .
Level IV – Photography students have advanced skills and knowledge of photography and digital image processing . New Media students have advanced skills and knowledge of video , multimedia , coding or animation . Students are self-motivated and have multiple portfolios of their artwork . content and critical dialogue . Students have access to color-managed media labs that are equipped with 21-inch iMacs , flatbed and film scanners , Epson printers , and cutting-edge software including Adobe Creative Cloud . When courses permit , students utilize strobe and tungsten lighting equipment , seamless backdrops , green screen , audio and video recording equipment and Epson large-format printers .
The Photography & New Media team creates an inspiring environment , allowing photographers of all levels to explore lens-based media and the journey of artistic discovery in the unparalleled setting of the Colorado Rockies .
Anderson Ranch thanks its educational partners for supporting our Photography & New Media program with their products and services :
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INTENSIVES – Multi-week programs designed for artists of varying skill levels to immerse themselves in the studio practice of their choice while working alongside established faculty .
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