The order of these themes may be changed throughout the year
JANUARY
“Reflections”
This month we will be focusing on ourselves, the photographer. We will be completing exercises to confront our personal and professional challenges as well as acknowledging the strengths that make us stand out, that give us strength, that push us forward.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that forces you to reflect inward.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Project proposals.
FEBRUARY
“Our Selfless Community”
This month we will be integrating ourselves into our community and photographing those whose efforts are making an impact in improving the quality of lives for others.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will result in a 5 picture photo story.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
MARCH
“Make It Seem”
This month we will be focusing on visual assumptions, expectations and controlling a narrative based on our own creativity and personal perspective.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that forces you to revisit the way you interpret the world and share it with others.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: First set of photographs will be submitted.
APRIL
“It’s All About The First Impression”
This month we will be exploring how both photography and music require the creator to have a vision and something to say.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will require you to submit 1 picture.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
MAY
“The Cooperative Story”
This month we will be working together in small groups to create picture stories that are cohesive and compliment the contributions of each member of the group.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will result in collaborative 6 picture essays.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
JUNE
“My Earliest Inspiration”
Do you remember the very first time you made a picture you were proud of? We will be revisiting your earliest work and using it as inspiration.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will result in a single frame.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
JULY
“Their Narrative”
This month we will be exploring multimedia and how we can incorporate narration into our picture stories.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will result in a 2 minute multi-media project.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
AUGUST
“The Entirety Of The Problem”
This month we will be using our pictures to fight for what we believe in, the challenges our world faces or what needs to change.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will result in 1 powerful picture that represents a theme.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
SEPTEMBER
“A Literary Pairing”
This month we will be paired with a creative from the literary world.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will require you to create a picture(s) that help illustrate someone else’s work.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
OCTOBER
“My Greatest Fear”
This month we will be reaching deep inside ourselves to address our most debilitating fears, and use photography to illustrate them.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will result in a single picture or series of pictures.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
NOVEMBER
“This and That”
This month we will be exploring diptychs and how they can be powerful forms of storytelling.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be completing a photographic assignment that will result in a photo story using diptychs.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A set of photographs will be submitted.
DECEMBER
“Take A Bow”
This month we will be completing our last assignment of the year. We will be putting together strong portfolios that reflect your personal vision as a photographer.
LARGE GROUP CRITIQUE - You will be presenting you final images as well as a cohesive single portfolio that will represent the work you want to make and the clients you want to book.
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Personal Projects: A FINAL look at your personal projects for the year.