Advanced Digital Photography
Advanced Digital Photography
Adults: Ages 18+
This program is hosted by the Center for the Digital Arts at SUNY Westchester Peekskill, located at 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. Software versions are subject to change. These courses are for ages 18 and up unless otherwise noted. To apply for certificate programs, (excluding Social Media Specialist, AI for Business Owners, and the Historic Preservation programs) visit www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill-apply
To register for certificate programs, email [email protected] or contact SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for Digital Arts at 914-606-7300 or email [email protected]
The Advanced Digital Photography series at the SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts is for certificate graduates or experienced photographers seeking community and skill advancement. This hybrid program combines outdoor and onsite photo shoots with remote software-based review sessions, focusing on technical and storytelling growth. Students may register for one or both courses; both are highly recommended. These classes will be hybrid.
For details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/advanced-photo
Series tuition is $1,316.
The Advanced Digital Photography Part 1 course will get started with a review of exposure and camera control, followed by shooting assignments with a concentration on finding the story in the chosen environment, be it landscape, street, or indoor photography. In-the-field shoots will be planned. We will review post-processing in Lightroom and learn new tools for masking and making adjustment selections based on tone and color. Photo critiques will occur throughout the semester, with an eye on creating an advanced portfolio. Photo-shoots will be in-person and critique reviews will be remote.
CE-DGART 2126PE, 14 Tues., Sept. 8-Dec. 8, 6:30-9:30 pm.
Advanced Digital Photography Part 2 is for experienced photography students seeking to refine their technical skills and deepen their artistic practice. This hybrid course is designed to further the skills covered in the Certificate program and/or Part 1 of the Advanced course. The format is a critique seminar facilitated by an instructor. Students will be expected to present works on a regular basis for group discussion and critique. This structured and supportive environment enables students to engage with diverse perspectives and receive valuable insights from both peers and the instructor to help refine their artistic vision. The critique format encourages students to critically analyze and articulate their creative choices. Students have the opportunity to experiment with new techniques, and cultivate their unique artistic voice, thus evolving as photographers and visual storytellers.
This course enables students to advance their technical skills and critical thinking by fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment with personalized mentorship.
Prerequisite is the Digital Photography Certificate Program or permission of instructor.
CE-DGART 2127PE, 14 Tues., Jan. 26-May 4, 2027, (skip 3/16), 6:30-9:30 pm.
