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ICP’s museum, cafe, and shop are closed, October 12-14, while we prepare for the opening of new exhibitions, I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now and Laia Abril: On Rape and Institutional Failure. Please join us on Thursday, October 15 for opening day!

Where the World Learns Photography

Open Education at ICP connects photographers from across the globe -- whether learning darkroom skills on the Lower East Side or engaging in thoughtful dialogue in an online seminar. ICP offers more courses and more ways to learn. Our celebrated faculty and committed community make ICP the global center for photographic education.
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Fall Courses

See All Upcoming Courses for the fall season (classes and weekend workshops launch August 31st and run through December 21st).
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Spring Courses

See All Upcoming Courses for the spring season (classes and weekend workshops launch January 4th and run through May 21st, 2027).
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Hunter College

Find ICP courses on the Hunter College campus in the Upper East Side.
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In-person

Join an in-person community of learners in ICP's state-of-the-art facilities.

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Online

Learn from anywhere in the world with online courses at The School at ICP.
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Darkroom and Film Processes

Learn how to develop black-and-white film and alternative processes.
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Lighting

The School at ICP offers lighting courses for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
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Digital Workflows

Learn the digital camera, image making software and workflows, and digital printing in these beginning to advanced courses.
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Personal Vision

These courses help students consider the ideas behind making photographs, discover new visual strategies, and refine their vision.
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Photography History Lectures

Photographic History Lectures

Students explore the place of images in our world and in their own practice, from the history of photography to present day social media.
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Book Production

Creating photo books offers students new opportunities to present their work, considering sequence, narrative, and physical layout.
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ICP Membership

Become an ICP Member today and enjoy exclusive discounts on all Open Education classes!
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Learn More for Less with Membership

ICP Members get discounts on classes, exhibition access, and invites to VIP events. Become a member to join our growing community.

Member Course Discounts
Individual members receive a 10% discount on Open Education courses over $100. Discounts increase by membership tier, up to a maximum of 40% off the course tuition for all Circle members. Discounts are available for courses starting after January 1, 2026.

Membership can be purchased in our course booking system, or through our Membership page. 

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Find Your Own Path with Open Education at ICP

ICP has been teaching photography since 1977, guiding thousands of students a year through every stage of their journey. ICP Pathways is not a fixed program; it's a recognition that many people have similar goals and ICP can use its experience to help them choose from the hundreds of courses available through Open Education at ICP. 

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FAQs

Find answers to common questions about studying, registering, and learning at ICP.
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Teaching Assistant Opportunities

TAs work alongside faculty and build skills in photographic education.
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Open Education Program Policies

Review policies for refunds, student IDs, lab access, and classroom expectations.
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Affiliated Schools

ICP has affiliate partner relationships with Barnard, Pace, and other schools.
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