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Welcome! Houston Institute for Culture's photography and digital media program is part of the Digital Story Resource Center While the classes provided below are for adults, youth initiatives through this important center help children develop their ideas and communication skills. Information about the center's current projects and workshops are provided through its website, digitalstory.org. The center promotes educational uses of digital media and Digital Storytelling, including classroom applications, personal communication and historic preservation. Current Class Schedule Introduction to Photography and Lighting Sat Feb 21 & Sat Feb 28 - 3pm Thur Mar 5 & Thur Mar 12 - 6pm Sun Mar 29 & Sun Apr 5 - 1pm Mon Mar 30 & Mon Apr 6 - 6pm Sun June 7 & Sun June 14 - 1pm Sun July 12 & Sun July 19 - 1pm More dates will be posted soon. $45; Class meets two consecutive weeks (*two weeks apart in some cases), covers use of camera and functions - modes, menus, light meter, exposure and light concepts - and introduction to amatuer and professional lighting equipment. [Instructor: Mark Lacy] Field Trips Sun May 16 (leaving 12pm; return by 8pm) Galveston Island Sat June 6 (leaving 3pm; return by 10pm) Alabama Coushatta Powwow Sat July 11 (leaving 3pm; return by 10pm) Galveston Art Walk No day trip is planned for August and September; there are full weeklong trips to New Mexico for the Intertribal Ceremonial and Feast of San Lorenzo, and to Arizona and Utah to explore the Canyonlands. Fri - Sun Oct 9-11 (times to be determined) San Antonio Missions and Mercado Sun Nov 15 (leaving 11am; return by 5pm) Texas Championship Powwow Contact us at info@houstonculture.org for details. Transportation is available at participant's share of the cost. (It is important that we know how many would like to travel so we can make the proper arrangements.) Participants may also caravan in their own cars. Bring money for at least one meal at a local restaurant and other refreshments on the day trip. REGISTRATION FORM
Intermediate Photographic Lighting Sat Mar 28 & Sat Apr 4 - Noon Wed Apr 22 & Wed Apr 29 - 6pm Sun July 26 & Sun Aug 2 - 1pm More dates will be posted soon. $55; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases), covers intermediate photography applications, hands-on use of lighting equipment and advanced lighting concepts. [Instructor: Mark Lacy] Introduction to Digital Storytelling Contact us for listings. $45; Class meets on one Saturday, covers the elements of digital storytelling, production and software. Note: This intro class is preferable for people with access to computers with Windows XP operating systems. Introduction to Digital Publishing and Printing Contact us for listings. $45; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases) or on two seperate weekdays, covers preparations and processes in digital publishing, production and software. Note: This intro class is preferable for people with access to computers with Windows XP operating systems. Introduction to Audio Recording Contact us for listings. $65; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases) or on two seperate weekdays, covers uses of audio recording (from Internet to radio), basics of audio equipment and recording environments, connectivity to systems, and editing and production production software. Note: It is not necessary to own recording equipment to take this class. Travel and Landscape Photo Workshops Yellowstone and the Rocky Mountains August 15-23, 2009 Canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau September 18-27, 2009 Lake Powell photographic adventures are also offered; request information. See our current travel programs Other Classes Include Audio Recording (as a Digital Story Component Workshop) Digital Image Production Video Field Production Cultural and Social Documentary Introduction to Genealogy Scrapbooking |
Registration and Information REGISTRATION FORM All proceeds benefit Houston Institute for Culture youth programs. Address/Classroom Location Houston Institute for Culture Digital Story Resource Center 708-B Telephone Road Houston, Texas 77023 DIRECTIONS From I-45 South: Take the Cullen/Lockwood exit; turn right on Lockwood; travel about 1/2 mile (past transit center and Austin High School); Tlaquepaque Market is on the right before Telephone Road. (Note: if you reach Telephone Road, turn right and turn right again about 300 feet and drive under the "Tlaquepaque Market" arch). From I-45 North: Take the Cullen exit; stay on the access road and pass Cullen; where the access road splits, veer right; at the light, turn left on Lockwood; travel about 1/2 mile (past transit center and Austin High School); Tlaquepaque Market is on the right before Telephone Road. (Note: if you reach Telephone Road, turn right and turn right again about 300 feet and drive under the "Tlaquepaque Market" arch). We are located on the plaza with Bohemeo's, Kanomwan Thai Restaurant and East End Urban Market. Phone: 713-521-FOTO About the Instructors Mark Lacy has produced award-winning photojournalism and commercial photography, created images for network television (David Letterman, Wheel of Fortune, Trading Spaces) and the Kennedy Center (for The Kennedy Center Honors), and covered assignments for the Houston Chronicle and major magazines. He has photographed and exhibited numerous editorial and documentary subjects. Lacy originated a documentary photography education program for Houston Institute for Culture, which was featured in the Wall Street Journal for its unique approach. The classes and workshops have been offered in many places around the country, including New York City and the Navajo Nation. Lacy has taught digital photography and digital storytelling for graduate students in the University of Houston - College of Education. Houston Institute for Culture is developing the Photography and Digital Storytelling Workshop program into a component of its Digital Story Resource Center initiative. View his photos on line. View an archived article. Ben DeSoto worked as a photojournalist and photography editor for the Houston Chronicle for more that twenty-five years. He is currently developing a grant-funded educational multimedia series on homelessness, a subject he has documented for twenty years. He currently works with homeless populations and issues through his Understanding Poverty project.
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