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Houston Institute for Culture is incorporating its photography program into a Digital Story Resource Center [DSRC WEBSITE]. (Sign up for news and information below.) The center promotes community uses of digital technologies to express ideas, explore issues, tell family stories and bridge cultural divides.
While the classes provided below are for adults, youth initiatives through this important center will help children develop their ideas and communication skills.
Information about the center's current projects and workshops will be soon be provided through its website, digitalstory.org. The site will introduce many public and educational uses of Digital Storytelling, including classroom applications, personal communication and historic preservation.
Current Class Schedule
Introduction to Photography and Lighting
January 26 & February 9, Noon to 2pm
March 26 & 28, 4 to 6pm (FULL)
April 5 & 12, Noon to 2pm
May 6 & 8, 4 to 6pm
May 24 & June 7, Noon to 2pm
August 16 & 23, Noon to 2pm
September 6 & 13, Noon to 2pm
October 6 & 8, 4 to 6pm
November 11 & 13, 4 to 6pm
$45; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases) or on two seperate weekdays, covers use of camera and functions, light meter, exposure and light concepts, and introduction to amatuer and professional lighting equipment.
[Instructor: Mark Lacy]
Intermediate Photographic Lighting
February 16 & 23, Noon to 2pm (FULL)
March 1 & 8, Noon to 2pm
May 10 & 12, 4 to 6pm
October 4 & 11, Noon to 2pm
$55; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases), covers intermediate photography applications, use of lighting equipment and advanced lighting concepts.
[Instructor: Mark Lacy]
Introduction to Digital Storytelling
September 9 & 11, 4 to 6pm
$45; Class meets on one Saturday, covers the elements of digital storytelling, production and software. Note: This intro class is preferable for people with access to computers with Windows XP operating systems.
[Instructor: Mark Lacy]
Introduction to Digital Publishing and Printing
April 7 & 9, 4 to 6pm
November 8 & 15, Noon to 2pm
$45; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases) or on two seperate weekdays, covers preparations and processes in digital publishing, production and software. Note: This intro class is preferable for people with access to computers with Windows XP operating systems.
[Instructor: Mark Lacy]
Introduction to Audio Recording
August 18 & 20, 4 to 6pm
$65; Class meets two consecutive Saturdays (*two weeks apart in some cases) or on two seperate weekdays, covers uses of audio recording (from Internet to radio), basics of audio equipment and recording environments, connectivity to systems, and editing and production production software. Note: It is not necessary to own recording equipment to take this class.
[Instructor: Mark Lacy]
Travel and Landscape Photo Workshops
May (dates TBA)
July (dates TBA) - Glen Canyon (Lake Powell) and southeast Utah
More information to be provided.
Other Classes Include
Audio Recording (as a Digital Story Component Workshop)
Digital Image Production
Video Field Production
Cultural and Social Documentary
Introduction to Genealogy
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Registration and Information
REGISTRATION FORM
All proceeds benefit Houston Institute for Culture youth programs.
Address/Classroom Location
Houston Institute for Culture
Digital Story Resource Center
7111 Harwin, Suite 132
Houston, Texas 77036
See Location in Detailed Street Map
See Location in Southwest Houston
DIRECTIONS
From Beltway 8:
Take the WESTPARK TOLLWAY EAST, go 2.2mi
Take the FONDREN RD exit, go 0.4mi
Turn RIGHT on FONDREN RD, go 0.2mi
Turn LEFT on HARWIN DR, go 0.7mi
7111 HARWIN DR is on the right
From Highway 59 (Southbound):
Take the HILLCROFT AVE exit, go 0.5mi
Turn RIGHT on HILLCROFT AVE, go 0.2mi
Turn LEFT on HARWIN DR, go 0.4mi
7111 HARWIN DR is on the left
From Highway 59 (Northbound):
Take the HILLCROFT AVE/WESTPARK DR exit, go 1mi
Turn LEFT on HILLCROFT AVE, go 0.2mi
Turn LEFT on HARWIN DR, go 0.4mi
7111 HARWIN DR is on the left
Email: info@houstonculture.org
Phone: 713-521-FOTO (713-521-3686)
About the Instructors
Mark Lacy has produced award-winning photojournalism and commercial photography, created images for network television (David Letterman, Wheel of Fortune, Trading Spaces) and the Kennedy Center (for The Kennedy Center Honors), and covered assignments for the Houston Chronicle and major magazines. He has photographed and exhibited numerous editorial and documentary subjects.
Lacy originated a documentary photography education program for Houston Institute for Culture, which was featured in the Wall Street Journal for its unique approach. The classes and workshops have been offered in many places around the country, including New York City and the Navajo Nation. Lacy has taught digital photography and digital storytelling for graduate students in the University of Houston - College of Education. Houston Institute for Culture is developing the Photography and Digital Storytelling Workshop program into a component of its Digital Story Resource Center initiative.
View his photos on line.
Ben DeSoto worked as a photojournalist and photography editor for the Houston Chronicle for more that twenty-five years. He is currently developing a grant-funded educational multimedia series on homelessness, a subject he has documented for twenty years.
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