Media Events and Photography Courses

SXM 100 Styling Tricks of the Trade: Pinning, Taping, and Clothing Care
0 credits $160.00
Prerequisite: SXS 100 or professional wardrobing and styling experience
This hands-on workshop reveals secret techniques used by highly regarded stylists and wardrobe coordinators to help you succeed in businesses that require garments and accessories to be photographed or worn on stage. Learn master-level ironing and steaming iron maintenance. Proper hangers are reviewed and professional pinning techniques are practiced. Course includes tips and hints, only known in the trade, about stain removal, taping, and building a styling kit. A professional resource guide is included. Bring to first class a tape measure, press cloth, and a men’s cotton dress shirt.

Workshop leader: Pattie Barbosa, professional wardrobe costumer, stylist and star dresser.

WINTERIM
3 sessions: (55A) January 16, 23, 30

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
2826	55A	S	9:00 am-12:00 pm	TBA

SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) February 20, 27, March 6

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
10273	55A	S	9:00 am-12:00 pm	TBA

SXM 200 Photography: For Self-Expression or Profit
0 credits $170.00
If your photos aren’t capturing important moments the way you hoped they would, this introductory photography course is for you. Learn the techniques, step by step, for turning ordinary pictures into works of art. Become knowledgeable about cameras, lenses, and the elements that go into creating a great photograph. Using either film or digital capture, you will be better able to understand what you can realistically accomplish with the equipment you own. Learn how to upgrade and use photographic equipment professionally. Through actual photo shoots and critiquing, improve composition while maximizing light and texture. Includes tips on selling your images.
Attendees must bring their own camera to all sessions.

Instructors: Allen Hochman, adjunct assistant professor, Photography, professional photographer; Ken Chan, professional photographer.

WINTERIM
5 sessions: (55A) January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
2956	55A	S	9:30 am-12:30 pm	TBA

SPRING
5 sessions: (55A) February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
10905	55A	W	5:45 pm-8:45 pm	TBA

SXM 210 Photography: Beyond the Basics
0 credits $170.00
Knowing how to compose a photograph is one of the most important building blocks in creative photography. Go beyond the basics of camera usage, such as f-stops and shutter speeds, and further develop your ability to create exciting photographs. Class explores the use of color filters to create moods and will help you make striking photographs using both color and black-and-white film. Course emphasizes how to improve your composition and add more interest to your pictures. Learn basic lighting that you can do inexpensively at home, for both still-life and portrait photography.

Instructors: Allen Hochman, adjunct assistant professor, Photography, professional photographer; Ken Chan, professional photographer.

SPRING
5 sessions: (55A) April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
10276	55A	W	5:45 pm-8:45 pm	TBA

SXM 220 Introduction to Fashion Photography
0 credits $250.00
Let industry professionals teach you the basics of fashion and beauty photography, including lighting techniques. By the second session, spend the entire day participating in a mock photo shoot with digital equipment and live models. Program provides tips on selecting and working with support staff and equipment, followed by a critique and professional portfolio-development class. Includes discussions about the demands of the European, South American, and U.S. markets. Excellent for stylists and photographers who are looking to broaden their freelance options. Attendees must bring a camera to all sessions.

Workshop leader: Mea Mazzarella, fashion and beauty photographer.

WINTERIM
3 sessions: (55A) January 9, 16, 23

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
2957	55A	S	9:30 am-4:00 pm	TBA

SXM 230 Beginning Digital Photography
0 credits $185.00
If you are a recreational photographer using either a 35 mm or digital camera and looking to develop your digital skills, this program can help. Learn the what and where of buying a digital photography set-up. Program information includes camera functions, depth of field, motion control, and zoom lens differences.Working hands-on, attendees are taught to take pictures, download images onto a computer, and scan 35 mm images. Basic image editing is included.

Workshop leader: Ken Chan, professional photographer.

SPRING
5 sessions: (55A) April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
10285	55A	S	1:00 pm-4:00 pm	TBA

SXM 240 Advanced Fashion and Beauty Photography with Digital Techniques
0 credits $215.00
Experience the excitement and challenges of on-location fashion and beauty photography. Working on mock shooting assignments, participants are guided through the sequential steps to success in this competitive field. Technical skills are put to use in two photo shoots with live models, review and critique sessions, and instruction in digital applications. Excellent for photographers’ portfolio development. Attendees must bring their own camera to all sessions.

Workshop leader: Mea Mazzarella, fashion and beauty photographer.

FALL
3 sessions: (55A) December 5, 12, 19

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
23584	55A	S	9:30 am-4:00 pm	TBA

SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) March 13, 20, 27

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
13639	55A	S	9:30 am-4:00 pm	TBA

 

SXM 480 How to Plan and Execute Top Notch In-store Events
0 credits $150.00

Learn to orchestrate appearances, trunk shows, parties, and in-store fashion shows vital to today’s retail promotional strategy. Program covers how to respond to a retailer’s needs with the correct level theme and event type, including how to incorporate and secure celebrities for appearances. Class discussion and work emphasizes how to develop a concept and stresses the criteria for success including venue choices, models, music, clothes and accessories, stylists and dressers and staging. Budgets and allocation are reviewed. Important for freelance eventers and image consultants or in-store personnel.

Workshop leader: Terance Coffee, event planner and stylist.

FALL
4 sessions: (55A) November 23, 30, December 7, 14

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
26450	55A	M	6:00 pm-9:00 pm	TBA