Photography, Digital, and Video Arts
To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.
-Elliot Erwitt
Photography
Using the medium of photography, you will develop an expressive visual language and explore ways photography has impacted our culture, histories and our personal lives. Questions about what photographs do will be explored, as well as how you can make photographs that will impact our communities and effect positive change. Projects are structured to help you develop a personal vision and to build a working knowledge of photographic materials and methods.
You will explore technical aspects including the use of the camera, film, film processing and printing. You develop an understanding of the photographic image in terms of light, shape, form, and organization of the 2D plane. Each level builds on the knowledge and technical skills learned to develop a personal vision. Studio experiences are expanded through field trips, gallery visits, guest artist visits, reading and research, and critique.
Digital Arts
ArtQuest Digital Arts offers a strong foundation in the visual language of art and is designed for students who are interested in developing art from a digital perspective or are interested in graphic design. You work in a variety of digital media production software and develop hands-on design and printing experiences. Projects engaged in foundational knowledge in various art media, with an emphasis on composition, design principles, perspective, symbolism, and student voice are used as ways to create meaningful works of art.
Drawing skills are developed to accompany original graphic design and digital productions. Daily participation in personal and group critiques, as well as the study of art theory, art history and contemporary art inform your art making. Each level challenges you to build on technical skills and to explore personal artistic possibilities. Risk-taking, discipline, dedication to excellence and achievement at a high level are all key elements in Digital Arts.
Video Arts
Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes. We don’t make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies, and the filmmaking process will teach you that you need to be authentic–in your scripts and in real life.
“Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you’re a director. Everything after that you’re just negotiating your budget and your fee.” James Cameron