Digital Photography Photo Clubs
SeniorNet Austin offers digital photography photo clubs where you can learn how to take better digital photos, enhance your digital photos, and explore all aspects of the digital darkroom. Each club has different prerequisites for computer skills and camera skills that are listed in the summaries of each club below. All clubs are photo-enhancing clubs and are not meant to teach basic computer skills.
The following six photo clubs, listed in order from beginner to advanced, are slated for 2008:
- "Out of the Box" Photo Club
- "I Know Poco I" Photo Club
- "I Know Poco II" Photo Club
- Photo Club C
- Photo Club A
- Photo Club B
Enrollment in all photo clubs, except "Out of the Box," requires instructor approval and available space.
Photo Club A
Prerequisites:
Beginner to intermediate computer skills.
Fee:
$60/year
Description:
- Meets once a month on the first Wednesday with additional field trips.
- Learn fine tuning adjustments and effects on photos.
- Perform some artwork on photos and learn basic multimedia.
- Learn some camera work and tips.
Photo Club B
Prerequisites:
Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Do not need coaching with computer skills. Capable of making a multimedia show.
Fee:
$60/year
Description:
- Meets once a month on the second Monday with additional field trips
- Learn advanced photo editing.
- Uses a variety of software.
- Learn about artistic effects, plugins, layers, fancy fonts, etc.
- Learn about enhancements beyond the basics.
Photo Club C
Prerequisites:
Beginner to intermediate computer skills.
Fee:
$60/year
Description:
- Meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday with additional field trips.
- Learn fine tuning adjustments and effects on photos.
- Perform some artwork on photos.
- Learn some camera work and tips.
- Has the same monthly topics as Photo Club A.
"I Know Poco I" Photo Club
Prerequisites:
Beginner computer skills and some camera skills.
Fee:
$60/year
Description:
- Meets once a month on the third Monday with additional field trips.
- Learn how to use the camera and how to download photos.
- Get basic skills on adjusting photos.
- Get additional help on camera settings.
- Uses several software programs including Paint Shop Pro XI, Picasa, and Photo Art Master.
"I Know Poco II" Photo Club
Prerequisites:
Beginner computer skills and some camera skills.
Fee:
$60/year
Description:
- Meets once a month on the third Wednesday with additional field trips.
- Learn how to use the camera and how to download photos.
- Get basic skills on adjusting photos.
- Get additional help on camera settings.
- Uses several software programs including Paint Shop Pro XI, Picasa, and Photo Art Master.
"Out of the Box" Photo Club
Prerequisites:
Beginner computer and camera skills.
Fee:
$60/six months
Description:
- Meets twice a month on the first and third Thursday with additional field trips.
- Learn the basics of the digital camera with emphasis on settings and techniques.
- Learn how to download photos.
- Get help on camera settings.
- Learn the basics of photo adjustments using Picasa and Paint Shop Pro.
- Learn how to send photos by e-mail.
- Learn the basics of photo file management.
- Learn straightening, cropping, and basic enhancements.
- Join "Out of the Box II" for an additional $30 after six months. The "Out of the Box II" Photo Club meets once a month.