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Welcome! Houston Institute for Culture is incorporating its photography program into a Digital Story Resource Center While the classes provided below are for adults, youth initiatives through this important center will help children develop their ideas and communication skills. Information about the center's current projects and workshops will be soon be provided through its website, digitalstory.org. The site will introduce many public and educational uses of Digital Storytelling, including classroom applications, personal communication and historic preservation. Current Class Schedule Introduction to Photography and Lighting January 26 & February 9, Noon to 2pm March 26 & 28, 4 to 6pm (FULL) April 5 & 12, Noon to 2pm May 6 & 8, 4 to 6pm May 24 & June 7, Noon to 2pm August 16 & 23, Noon to 2pm September 6 & 13, Noon to 2pm October 6 & 8, 4 to 6pm November 11 & 13, 4 to 6pm $45; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases) or on two seperate weekdays, covers use of camera and functions, light meter, exposure and light concepts, and introduction to amatuer and professional lighting equipment. [Instructor: Mark Lacy]
Intermediate Photographic Lighting February 16 & 23, Noon to 2pm (FULL) March 1 & 8, Noon to 2pm May 10 & 12, 4 to 6pm October 4 & 11, Noon to 2pm $55; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases), covers intermediate photography applications, use of lighting equipment and advanced lighting concepts. [Instructor: Mark Lacy] Introduction to Digital Storytelling September 9 & 11, 4 to 6pm $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. [Instructor: Mark Lacy] Introduction to Digital Publishing and Printing April 7 & 9, 4 to 6pm November 8 & 15, Noon to 2pm $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. [Instructor: Mark Lacy] Introduction to Audio Recording August 18 & 20, 4 to 6pm $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. [Instructor: Mark Lacy] Travel and Landscape Photo Workshops May (dates TBA) July (dates TBA) - Glen Canyon (Lake Powell) and southeast Utah More information to be provided. Other Classes Include Audio Recording (as a Digital Story Component Workshop) Digital Image Production Video Field Production Cultural and Social Documentary Introduction to Genealogy More |
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 7111 Harwin, Suite 132 Houston, Texas 77036 See Location in Detailed Street Map See Location in Southwest Houston DIRECTIONS From Beltway 8: Take the WESTPARK TOLLWAY EAST, go 2.2mi Take the FONDREN RD exit, go 0.4mi Turn RIGHT on FONDREN RD, go 0.2mi Turn LEFT on HARWIN DR, go 0.7mi 7111 HARWIN DR is on the right From Highway 59 (Southbound): Take the HILLCROFT AVE exit, go 0.5mi Turn RIGHT on HILLCROFT AVE, go 0.2mi Turn LEFT on HARWIN DR, go 0.4mi 7111 HARWIN DR is on the left From Highway 59 (Northbound): Take the HILLCROFT AVE/WESTPARK DR exit, go 1mi Turn LEFT on HILLCROFT AVE, go 0.2mi Turn LEFT on HARWIN DR, go 0.4mi 7111 HARWIN DR is on the left 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. 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.
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