Dates: Thursday, Ten-week session, March 28- June 6 (no class April 18)

Course Description: This course is a balance of fundamental skills with the camera, an overview of the history of the medium and discussions of where photography is now and where it might go. As an introductory level class, no prior knowledge of cameras is assumed and all technical information will be geared towards beginners. There will also be a few short readings assigned throughout the course to give context to the discussions. 

Required Materials:
A Digital Camera. It is important to have a digital camera with manual control over the exposure controls of aperature, shutter-speed, ISO and focus.

Recommendations:

DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) cameras
These cameras have a body and separate, interchangeable lenses and many accessory options.
The DSLR type camera is highly recommended for these classes.

"pro-sumer" "superzoom" or "bridge" cameras
These have a small body and one fixed zoom lens. Not as versatile but okay.
This type of camera will do in a pinch.

"point & shoot" or "compact" camera
These are fine but lack any interchangeability or options or options for additional accessories like flash.
Not recommended.

Instructor: Fran Osborn-Blaschke

Fran Osborn-Blaschke is a photographer who graduated from the New England School of Photography professional program. His artistic vision is influenced and inspired by his family, science, astronomy, music and poetry. His photographs have been shown at various venues in the New England area, including the Photographic Resource Center, the Danforth Museum of Art and the Griffin Museum of Photography.