301.624.2888 FCCILR.org 31 PHO128 Portrait Basics 1 session, 4 hours | 16 + | Students will learn the basics of portraiture in the areas of camera settings, lens choices, natural and artificial lighting, composition, posing, and working with subjects. Topics such as using the histogram and a gray card are also covered with a brief Lightroom Demo showing how to use the gray card to correct white balance. Participants would need to have access to their own DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Cat Simmons 5-Digit Number: 25544 | Thu, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., 9/14 Location: Conference Center/E126B | Fee: $44 PHO130 Introduction to Family Photography 1 session, 3 hours | 16 + | Family photography is a popular genre. Learn the craft of photographing families in an environmental setting. The skills and knowledge from this class will equip students towards taking technically and aesthetically solid photographs. Some topics include camera settings, lens choices, focus modes, posing, and tricks to overcoming difficult situations (i.e.: stubborn kids, bad lighting). Whether you are an aspiring professional or a hobbyist, this class will offer a starting point to make that a reality. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Cat Simmons 5-Digit Number: 25545 | Thu, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., 9/28 Location: Conference Center/E138 | Fee: $32 PHO125 Image Management for Photographers 1 session, 3 hours | 16 + | Designed to help those in need of developing a system for managing and storing digital image files. Participants will be instructed on one solid way to organize their files but will be offered multiple considerations. Concepts covered will include file organization, external vs. internal hard drives, key wording, image rating, understanding metadata and file extensions, and a brief introduction to Adobe Creative Suite as it relates to cataloguing. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment Class will take place in a computer lab but students are encouraged to bring their own laptop with images already loaded or saved on an external drive. Instructor: Walter Calahan 5-Digit Number: 25543 | Thu, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., 11/16 Location: Conference Center/E137 | Fee: $32 SCIENCE & NATURE ILR575 Butterflies in the Field 1 session, 2 hours | 55+ Enjoy the magic of butterflies in the field. Summer is a great time to see butterflies in Maryland. With cooperative weather, we may see a dozen or more species including several only seen in the summer season. Expect up close viewing and plan to take plenty of pictures. Please bring your own water and snacks and be prepared for some moderate walking. Note: Tour location is pending. Students will be required to provide their own transportation. An email will be sent with trip details one week prior to the course date. Instructor: Kathy Barylski 5-Digit Number: 25466 | Mon, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 7/24 Location: Off Campus | Fee: $22 ILR575 Butterflies in the Field – Moth Edition 1 session, 2 hours | 55+ | Did you know that Maryland is home to over 1,500 moth species? Join us for this special nighttime adventure. With the help of a special light setup, we’ll attract a variety of moths for close up looks. We’ll also have time to talk about unique features of moths, new research, and differences between moths and butterflies. Please bring your own water, a flashlight, and be prepared for some minimal walking. Note: Tour location is pending. Students will be required to provide their own transportation. An email will be sent with trip details one week prior to the course date. Instructor: Kathy Barylski 5-Digit Number: 25468 | Tue, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m., 7/25 Location: Off Campus | Fee: $22 Evening Offering | Not yet retired? We offer classes during evening hours to better suit your schedule.
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