ICP's Teen Academy program offers a range of opportunities for teenagers to begin and further develop their knowledge of photography. In-class sessions range from ten-week classes in black-and-white and color instruction to a yearlong intensive program focusing on professional applications.
For more information, contact Community Programs at 212.857.0061 or teen_academy@icp.org.
FALL 2008
Registration begins August 7.
Photography I in Black-and-White: Camera and Darkroom
TA1 | October 4–December 14 | Saturday | 2:00–5:00 pm | Thomas Holton | $700 + $85 fee | No prerequisite
Teenagers are invited to learn the basics of black-and-white photography. Students will learn to make exposures with a 35mm camera, process film, and create prints in ICP's darkrooms. During field trips and shooting assignments, students will expand their understanding of the technical and aesthetic possibilities of photography. Students will also discuss the work of historical and contemporary photographers. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of prints. Students will be encouraged to experiment and freely express themselves. The course will culminate in a final presentation for family and friends.
Photography II in Black-and-White: Election 2008: The Teen Vote |
TA2 | October 5–December 14 | Sunday | 11:00 am–2:00 pm | Serge J-F. Levy | $700 + $85 fee
Photography II in Black-and-White: Election 2008: The Teen Vote |
TA3 | October 5–December 14 | Sunday | 3:00–6:00 pm | Serge J-F. Levy | $700 + $85 fee
Prerequisite: Photo I as approved by staff
What issues do you think deserve the spotlight and how can you create a photo-essay that illustrates your point? The election year is upon us. In an ideal world, the next president that is voted in will represent the issues that they campaigned on and declared their commitment to. In this class, students will choose an election-year topic and create a photo-essay that fleshes out ideas related to that theme. Subject matter could include issues around education, health care, immigration, gun control, abortion, and more. Class sessions will include darkroom time, slide lectures, photographic fieldtrips, guest artist visits, and critiques. The course will culminate in a final presentation for family and friends.
Teen Academy Scholarships are available. If you are in need of financial assistance, download a scholarship application.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
IP1 | October 2, 2008–June 18, 2009 | Thursday | 4:00–6:30 pm | Keisha Scarville | $2,100 + $200 fee
The Internship Program invites eighteen motivated teenagers to advance their photography skills and develop an awareness of the creative and professional possibilities in the field. This yearlong, weekly program provides interns 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. By the end of the program, students will have created an extensive portfolio, including an artist's statement and résumé, and be honored in a group exhibition at a downtown Manhattan gallery. See a slideshow of works by previous participants. This program is best suited for students looking to pursue photography further in college and/or as a career.
The deadline for applications is September 3, 2008.
Download a PDF of the internship application. Financial assistance is available for applicants who qualify for it; download a PDF of the financial aid form.
TEEN FOTO FRIDAYS
A new addition to Teen Academy, Teen Foto Fridays invites students from all ICP teen programs to participate in free open labs, lectures by professional photographers, and field trips to local galleries and museum exhibitions.
The schedule for Teen Foto Fridays is available at the start of each Teen Academy semester.
