"What being a photographer means to me is being lucky enough to have the understanding of a medium which allows me to create. What I learned is within me, a little inner revolution. I learned things about myself, about the world, about the people I know, about people I don’t know, about the most familiar and unfamiliar places. I most importantly learned that with dedication and perseverance, I, and anyone, can do anything."

—Yasemin, Imagemakers

Spring 2012

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Photography I in Black-and-White: Camera and Darkroom

April 11–June 13 | Wednesdays | 4:00–6:00 pm | $700+$55 fee | Laren Lenz
April 14–June 23 | Saturdays | 11:00 am–2:00 pm | $700+$55 fee | Itéfayo Abdus-Salam
April 14–June 23 | Saturdays | 3:00–6:00 pm | $700+$55 fee | Tamara Porras

Teenagers are invited to learn the basics of black-and-white photography. Students learn to make exposures with a 35mm camera, process film, and create prints in ICP's darkrooms. During field trips and shooting assignments, students expand their understanding of the technical and aesthetic possibilities of photography. Students also discuss the work of historical and contemporary photographers. The curriculum includes darkroom time, slide lectures, photographic and writing assignments, critiques, a guest artist visit, and a fieldtrip. By the end of the course, students have developed a portfolio of prints and an artist's statement. The course culminates in a final presentation for family and friends.

Photography I in Color: Color Film and Darkroom

April 15–June 24 | Sundays | 2:00–5:00 pm | $700+$55 fee | Nathaniel Ward
Prerequisite Photo I in Black-and-White or Photo I in Color as approved by Community Programs staff.

Teenagers are invited to explore color film and darkroom photography. Students learn to make exposures with a 35mm camera and create color prints in ICP’s darkrooms. Using negatives, students refine their printing skills and are able to work with speed and consistency on ICP’s computerized Kreonite print processor. Students discuss the work of historical and contemporary photographers working in color and through assignments expand their understanding of the technical and aesthetic possibilities of color film photography. The curriculum includes darkroom time, slide lectures, photographic and writing assignments, critiques, a guest artist visit, and a fieldtrip. By the end of the course, students have developed a portfolio of prints and an artist's statement. The course culminates in a final presentation for family and friends. This introductory color printing course is designed for photographers who have previous experience with black-and-white darkroom techniques.

Photography II in Black-and-White: Represent and Redefine

April 15–June 24 | Sundays | 11:00 am–2:00 pm | $700+$55 fee | Bayeté Ross Smith
Prerequisite Photo I in Black-and-White as approved by Community Programs staff.

What characteristics represent you, and how would you want to redefine how you are understood by others? In this class, students explore their identities through creating still images and video. As a platform for study and inspiration, students learn about Question Bridge: Black Males, a transmedia art project created by artists Chris Johnson and Hank Willis Thomas in collaboration with Bayeté Ross Smith (class instructor) and Kamal Sinclair, which seeks to represent and redefine black male identity in America, and in so doing expands the way we see and accept each other across identities. Through video-mediated question-and-answer exchange, diverse members of the "demographic" bridge economic, political, geographic, and generational divisions. Using the Question Bridge model as a reference, students will create a photo and video portraiture project of their own, documenting a group of people that they feel represented by and that they belong to. Examples could include: family members, church group, sports team, neighborhood residents, or job co-workers. The curriculum includes visual presentations, darkroom time, photographic and writing assignments, discussions, critiques, a guest artist visit, and a field trip. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of prints with an accompanying video and artist's statement. The course culminates in a final presentation for family and friends. For more information about Question Bridge, please visit www.questionbridge.com. Its inaugural exhibition is on view at the Brooklyn Museum through June 3, 2012.

Photography II in Black-and-White: Exploring Self-Portraiture

April 15–June 24 | Sundays | 3:00–6:00 pm | $700+$55 fee | Serge J-F. Levy
Prerequisite Photo I in Black-and-White as approved by Community Programs staff.

Ever since photography was invented, self-portraiture has been widely explored. Whether documenting one's life experience, creating a performance for the camera, or using oneself as a model to articulate larger social concerns, self-portraiture can be both the most accessible and most challenging subject for a photographer. In this class, students will explore their own ideas, messages, and stories, and determine how they can express them through images. Through various photographic and writing assignments, students will discover the varied ways in which the photographer can approach and interpret this genre. The curriculum includes visual presentations, darkroom time, photographic and writing assignments, discussions, critiques, a guest artist visit, and a field trip. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of prints and an artist’s statement. The course culminates in a final presentation for family and friends.

Teen Academy Scholarships are available for all courses. If you are in need of financial assistance, download a scholarship application.

Summer 2012

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Exploring the Summer Landscape:
Through darkroom photography, high school students will be prompted to use all five senses as inspiration for documenting the landscape of summer. Classes are designed to accommodate everyone from the beginner interested in learning the basics of black-and-white photography, a more advanced student ready to hone your skills, or someone who’s excited to explore the world of color. The curricula includes: darkroom time, slide lectures, photographic and writing assignments, field trips, and a guest artist visit—all geared towards each student depicting their unique summer experience. Excursions range from gallery visits, exploring various New York neighborhoods, and photographing alongside guest artists. The courses culminate in final presentations for family and friends, during which students share their portfolio of photographs and writings.

Photography I in Black-and-White

July 10–August 9 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 am–1:00 pm | $700+$55 fee | G. Giraldo
July 10–August 10 | Tuesdays 2:30–5:30 pm | Fridays 10:00 am–1:00 pm | $700+$55 fee | Imogen Brown
July 17–August 9 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:30–5:30 pm | $700+$55 fee | Curtis Willocks

Photography II in Black-and-White

July 16–August 8 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 2:30–5:30 pm | $700+$55 fee | Bradley Treadaway
Prerequisite Photo I in Black-and-White as approved by Community Programs staff.

Photography I in Color

July 9–August 8 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 2:30–5:30 pm | $700+$55 fee | Keisha Scarville
Prerequisite Photo I in Black-and-White as approved by Community Programs staff.

Teen Academy Scholarships are available for all courses. If you are in need of financial assistance, download a scholarship application.

Teen Academy Imagemakers

October 3, 2011–June 11, 2012 | Monday | 4:00–6:30 pm | $2,100 + $165 fee
October 6, 2011–June 14, 2012 | Thursday | 4:00–6:30 pm | $2,100 + $165 fee
Prerequisite: Photo II in Black-and-White as approved by Community Programs staff.

Teen Academy Imagemakers enables thirty-six motivated high school juniors and seniors to advance their photography skills and develop an awareness of the creative and professional possibilities in the field. This year-long, weekly program provides students with guidance from some of New York's best teaching artists; field trips to museums, galleries, and studios; college-prep workshops; pre-professional assignments; mentorship opportunities in the field; and full access to ICP's facilities. The curriculum is designed to cover a more in-depth study of photography including: self-portraiture, documentary study, photojournalism, personal vision, portraiture, and studio work. All aspects of the curriculum are intended to encourage and inspire the students to further express and strengthen their artistic voices. At the completion of the program, students have created an extensive portfolio, including an artist's statement and resume, and are honored in a gallery exhibition. This program is best suited for students looking to pursue photography further in college and/or beyond. To apply for this program, candidates must complete the application, submit a photographic portfolio, and supply one letter of recommendation. Applications are due September 6, 2011.

Teen Foto Fridays

Teen Foto Fridays invites high school students from across ICP Community Programs to participate in free open labs, technical workshops, and college portfolio preparation. The schedule for Teen Foto Fridays is available at the start of each Teen Academy semester.

These programs are made possible with generous support from the Altman Foundation, The Norman and Heewon Cerk Gift Fund, ING Financial Services, Susan and Thomas Dunn, Select Equity Group Foundation, Joseph Alexander Foundation, and Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation.