The Special Project for Teens (ages 16-18)
© Andrea Passarella
Color, texture, shadows. You name it and it can serve as a photographer’s subject.
In this fun and collaborative class, students will learn the art of visual storytelling and the importance of the editing process. We’ll emphasize the need to create a deep, personal connection to our projects and learn the skills necessary to produce images that are stylistically and thematically unified. Elements of composition will be highlighted to emphasize each photographer’s personal vision and style. We’ll also explore documentary versus more personal and artistic projects, as well as how to convey a point of view. In effort to build the strongest body of photographs possible, the class will work together in a supportive and constructive environment, editing and critiquing each other’s work on a daily basis. The goal is for each student to feel a sense of pride and success for completing a cohesive, meaningful body of work.
Andrea Passarella is an accomplished educator and photographer. She has served the Los Angeles community sharing her talents and teaching experience with underserved youth in Venice with The Venice Arts Mecca and in Korea Town with The Step up Women’s Network. Presently she heads the middle school photography department at The Willows Community School in Culver City. Inspired by working with people, learning new things, traveling and making portraits, she is currently creating a body of portraits depicting people with ‘that one special object’ they hold for security. Andrea lives in West Hollywood with one of her dearest friends.
Dates / Times:
July 28 – August 1
Monday – Friday, 10am-1pm
WORKSHOP FEE: $375
CLASS LOCATION: Venice Beach
ENROLLMENT LIMIT: 15 students