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MEETING DAYS & TIMES Wednesday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Online Live w/ dedicated meeting time
INSTRUCTOR: Vitaly Michka

Want to take your photography  to a new level and turn them into works of art? Stop using in-camera processed JPGs. When you use RAW files and process them in Adobe Lightroom you are opening a world of new possibilities for your photos. You will learn the many different tools available in Lightroom such as lightening, darkening, softening, filters, converting images to black and white, and many more. Students must have a DSLR or mirrorless camera and access to Adobe Lightroom. Prerequisite: Photography Level I

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES:  Thursdays, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION:  Online Live w/ dedicated meeting time
INSTRUCTOR:  Vitaly Michka

In the final course of TCC Continuing Education's photography editing series, you will learn some of the more complex functions in Adobe Photoshop such as advanced masking and layers, smart objects, smart filters, and some of the newer filters and features of Photoshop. You will also learn techniques in creating actions as well as creating composite photos and editing. Prerequisite: Photography Level I PLUS Digital Editing Flow, Digital Editing, or equivalent. Students must have an Adobe account and access to Adobe Photoshop

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES:  Monday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Southeast Campus, Building 3, Room 3210
INTRUCTOR: Dr. Jack Aldridge

Explore the world of black and white photography essential class. Black and white photos can capture light and shadows in ways that color photographs cannot. Learn how to manipulate light and angles to make the finest details pop using just black and white photography. This class will also teach students about some processing techniques and methods to get the best black and white results.  Prerequisite: Photography Level 1

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES: Wednesday 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Online Live w/ dedicated meeting time
INSTRUCTOR: Vitaly Michka

Some photographers will only use the good photos and ditch the bad ones. Instead of ditching the bad ones, here’s your chance to enhance the photos. In this 6 week course you will focus on the basic elements of Adobe Photoshop to help turn your photos into spectacular pieces of art. Modify and edit images that will create a balance to your photos as well as exploring Adobe Lightroom and how it relates to Photoshop and the practical applications available for each.   Students will need an Adobe account and access to Photoshop to get the full experience of the class. Prerequisite: Photography Level I

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES: Tuesday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION:  Online Live w/ dedicated meeting time
INSTRUCTOR: Vitaly Michka

**NEW COURSE** A perfect accompaniment to our Mastering GoPro Video and Photo class, Adobe Premiere is a tool that will help you transform your videos into professional quality films, commercials, etc. Students must have a DSLR, mirrorless, or newer model GoPro camera with video capabilities, a microphone (built-in or external), and an Adobe account with access to Adobe Premiere. Some photography experience will enhance your in-classroom experience.

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES:  Thursday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Southeast Campus, Building 3, Room 3210
INSTRUCTOR:  Vitaly Michka

The world is not always as it seems. In this class, you will explore the world from an ultra-zoomed, close-up perspective and learning how to manipulate your cameras functions as well as different lenses to create a portfolio that capture a subjects finest details, patterns, and textures. You will also learn about product photography and staging as is used in advertising. Students must have an adjustable DSLR or mirrorless camera and students should have or be prepared to purchase after the 1st class, a macro lens. PREREQUISITES: PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL I & II

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES:  Monday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Southeast Campus, Building 3, Room 3210
INSTRUCTOR:  Vitaly Michka

In this new, innovative class, you will learn how to use a GoPro camera, understand its settings, video formats, lenses, and video editing. You will learn how to shoot both captivating videos and stunning photos on the GoPro platform. Students will also learn how to edit their videos and RAW image files in order to create short films and photo albums that will preserve and share your unique moments.  Required Equipment: Later model GoPro but GoPro Hero 9-Black is recommended. Students will also need an Adobe account with access to Lightroom and Adobe Rush.

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES:  Saturday, 9:30AM-2:00PM
LOCATION: Northeast Campus, Academic Building, AB 143 (and some outdoor locations)
INSTRUCTOR: Cory Young

Oklahoma is wrought with natural beauty from its landscapes to its diverse flora and fauna. Master the skills needed for great photographs of nature and focus on the many elements that help bring a photograph to life. You will use your equipment and techniques to enhance your photographs, and proven techniques will bring out the natural light and beauty of your subject.. Every stop will be a different adventure! Students must be prepared to walk, including some diverse terrain and conditions. Prerequisite: Photography Level I Required Equipment: DSLR or Mirrorless camera.

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MEETING DAY & TIME: Wednesdays  6:00pm-9:00pm
LOCATION:  TCC Southeast Campus Room 3210
INSTRUCTOR: Vitaly Michka

Don't put your camera away just because it's dark outside - join us for an adventure in night photography! In classroom and field trip sessions, take pictures that you never dreamed possible. Prerequisite: Photography Level I. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:  Manually adjustable DSLR or mirrorless camera  ADDITIONAL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT: Interchangeable lenses and a tripod.

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Complete your Level I, II, and III requirements for any of our Hobbyist, Proficient, and Advanced Photography certificates with one easy registration at a 10% discounted rate over individual course registrations. These classes are extremely popular and will fill up fast so don't hesitate!

Select 1 Level I class:
Level I (Start Date of Tuesday, January 18th or Monday, January 24th

Along with:
Level II (Starts February 15th)
Level III (Starts February 21st)

 

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES: Monday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION:  Southeast Campus, Building 3,  Room 3210
INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Jack Aldridge

Do you want to be more than someone who just takes pictures? Do you want to be a professional photographer? That journey starts here. Gain a solid background of the basic techniques, composition, and exposure controls from a digital camera. You’ll also learn about using different types of camera lens into creating great photos. As part of this course you will also be required to begin your very first professional quality photo portfolio. Students must have a digital DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses.

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES: Tuesday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION:  Southeast Campus, Building 3,  Room 3210
INSTRUCTOR:  Vitaly Michka

Do you want to be more than someone who just takes pictures? Do you want to be a professional photographer? That journey starts here. Gain a solid background of the basic techniques, composition, and exposure controls from a digital camera. You’ll also learn about using different types of camera lens into creating great photos. As part of this course you will also be required to begin your very first professional quality photo portfolio. Students must have a digital DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses.

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES: Tuesday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Southeast Campus, Building 3, Room 3210
INSTRUCTOR: Vitaly Michka

Ready to take that next step towards to taking professional level photographs? TCC's Photography Level 2 will introduce you to new techniques which include portraiture, window light portraits, and an introduction to basic studio lighting equipment, and additional terminology. Mastery of these skills will improve your photography and is essential to your future success in more advanced photography courses. You will also continue adding photos from this class to the professional level portfolio that you began in Photography Level One. Prerequisite: Photography Level 1. Students must have an adjustable DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses.

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES: Monday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Southeast Campus, Building 3, Room 3210
INSTRUCTOR: Vitaly Michka

In our final installation of TCC Continuing Education's general photography series, you will learn more complex techniques of portrait photography as well as learning some of the industry standards for commercial photography.  Throughout this class, you will begin to define who you are as a photographer including identifying the subjects that best catch your eye as you continue to add to your professional level portfolio developed through the level one and level two portions of the photography series.  Prerequisites:  Successful completion of Photography Levels I and II. Students must have an adjustable DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses.

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MEETING DAYS & TIMES:  Thursday, 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION:  Southeast Campus, Building 3, Room 3210
INSTRUCTOR: Vitaly Michka

HDR photography (high dynamic range) is a technique that involves capturing multiple images of the same scene using different exposure values, and then combining those images into a single image  In HDR photography, RAW does provide one with a possible advantage. RAW exposures create a digital file (not an image) that captures all that the camera's sensor is capable of capturing. Prerequisites:  Photography Level I, Digital Editing Flow

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