"A picture is worth a thousand words.", as the over-used saying goes.
Through out this six week class, students will concentrate on creating journal pages, from photographs and words, that tell stories. Fiction or non-fiction, the art of creating a story with images and text is amazingly satisfying. Requiring creativity, enthusiasm, bravery, and probably a sense of humor, we will combine photography and writing to fill journal pages with tales. Mystery, comedy, drama, fantasy, documentary, true-life adventure, inspirational, and biography can exist, not just at the library or book store, but in your visual journal!
Click HERE for important background information on the Point & Shoot Journaling concept.
PHOTO ASSIGNMENTS:
We'll undertake twelve photo assignments. Assignments will be of two types- aspects or ways of telling a story with photos, and assignments for photos with specific content.
TECHNIQUES:
The class will cover twelve techniques for working with/altering/working onto/ manipulating /integrating your photograph, I will be demoing an acrylic paint background technique that I use often. Techniques will be shown using either video or photographs. Written instructions will also be included in the posts with the videos or photo, of course.
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS/JOURNAL PROMPTS:
There will be nine easy-to-follow, guided writing activities related to the photo assignments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Where appropriate, links to information that will help you get the most out of the photo assignments, techniques, and writing assignments.
I try to make use of art supplies that most people already own or can be purchased easily. (and inexpensively) You will want a journal with sufficiently sturdy paper to allow you to work on the page. (I like 90lb or higher.)
Class registration is ongoing; you may sign up at any time. Cost is $30.
You can sign up by clicking on the Paypal button on the right hand side of my blog. Payments are accepted by Paypal; you do not need Paypal account to use Paypal. I like Paypal because they protect your account information. Be sure your email is entered correctly so that I can contact you with the username and password. (Refunds are available only until the course website username and password are distributed. )
If you ever lose the username and password, just email me and I'll send them back out to you.
