Learn the basic skills needed to get the most out of digital cameras in a friendly and nurturing environment. A perfect course for beginning students, as well as seasoned amateurs who would like to brush up on the basics. 35mm based single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, as well as compact point and shoot cameras that can be manually operated are welcome. Beginning students will learn basic photographic principals such as the camera and its controls, how to use aperture and shutter speed together to gain a proper exposure, depth of field, white balance, tricky lighting situations, and how to get the right image. Later in the session student will be introduced to basic digital workflow and image cataloging from camera to computer, with an introduction to digital photography software. Students will provide their own camera and will be assigned a computer workstation accessible during class time. It is requested all students provide a new, unused memory card for their camera before interfacing with computers in the lab.

 

Cancellation Policies

Please read through these policies carefully on our website's policy page.  Written notice of cancellations via email (to wccregistration@worcester.edu) is required within specified cancellation windows detailed on our website.

COVID Policies

All registrants are asked to review the Craft Center's COVID-19 Response page for guidance on the safety policies we are asking all students to abide by in our combined efforts to maintain a healthy work environment.  Mask wearing continues to be required of all visitors and students in all studios to keep everyone safe regardless of vaccination status.  Please review this information on here.

Craft Center COVID Policy Acknowledgement

Every registrant will be expected to complete an electronic form included in their registration receipt acknowledging that they understand and agree to comply with the policies outlined.  This form must be submitted no less than 48 hours prior to the start of the first class.  If you have submitted this form for a prior registration, you do not need to submit another one.

To access the form, click here or please refer to your emailed registration receipt.

Inclement Weather Policy

For information on the Craft Center's inclement weather cancellation policies, please visit our website's policy page. Students are encouraged to also check our homepage and our Facebook page for status updates and closure announcements.

Questions? Call us at 508.753.8183 X301

 

 

 

If your class is scheduled to occur in the evenings after 5PM or if you arrive on a weekend before 10AM, please enter the facilities through our rear, handicap-accessible Studio Entrance across from the Parking Lot. The front entrance and offices lock at 5PM. As you enter through the Studio Entrance, please take a right if you are looking for the Ceramics Studio. Please take a left if you are looking for the Metals Studio or the Multimedia Studio.

Please bring your camera and your camera manual if you have one.

Please bring a new, unused memory card for your camera.

Note about COVID-19 Vaccination: All photography classes listed take place in Worcester State University designated studios. As Worcester State University requires that all students and visitors utilizing their facilities for in-studio courses show proof of vaccination (https://www.worcester.edu/Safe-Campus/), the Craft Center is required to ask that you please submit proof of your COVID-19 vaccination to our registration office upon registering. To do so, please take a photo of your card and email this to wccregistration@worcester.edu. Thank you for your cooperation!

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Student Fee	$ 215.00
Mandatory Fee	Studio Fee	$ 5.00