TEEN INSTITUTE
Image by Doriyan Coleman
We give young Photographers the tools to express themselves, interact with their environment, and learn what it means to be an Artist.
The Cleveland Print Room (CPR) is proud to offer a range of Photo Mastery experiences that enrich and educate.
Teen Institute serves over 400 students to foster self-expression and community engagement. We offer programs at the Print Room, throughout the community, and at CMSD Schools. Our diverse group of young photographers can develop their knowledge, critical thinking, writing, and public speaking skills. Teen Institute offers successive experiences that lead to Photo Mastery, including one-on-one mentoring and group instruction.
All of our programs are FREE for ages 12-21.
Fall/Winter PROGRAMS 2024
For further info, please contact:
Kerry Davis: kerry@clevelandprintroom.com
Cc: Orlando Caraballo: orlando@clevelandprintroom.com
DIGITAL PHOTO: Saturday Classes
In Partnership with Tri-C’s Creative Arts Academy
VISUAL STORYTELLING: Crafting Narratives Through Photography
OCTOBER 26 - DECEMBER 14, 2024 | SATURDAYS
LOCATION: Tri-C’s Metro Campus — 2809 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3196
Master the Art of Telling Stories with Your Camera
This course invites students to harness their photography skills to tell compelling stories. By focusing on both visual and written narratives, students will explore the powerful role of sequencing images to convey ideas with clarity and impact. The class will engage with various mediums, including instant film, digital photography, and vernacular imagery, as tools for storytelling. Under the guidance of practicing artists and photographers, students will create photo books and other printed materials, honing their ability to craft thoughtful, intentional narratives through their work.
10:00am-1:00pm - High School Session (CRN 40840)
2:00-4:00pm - Middle School Session (CRN 40839)
No class November 30 (Thanksgiving)
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DIGITAL ARTISTRY: The Intersection of Technology and Fine Art (in session)
SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 19, 2024 | SATURDAYS
LOCATION: Tri-C’s Metro Campus — 2809 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3196
Explore the Artistic Dimensions of Digital Photography
In this course, students will dive into the conceptual and practical realms of digital photography, focusingon its application in fine art. They’ll experiment withthe creative and technical possibilities of digitalcameras and advanced imaging software. Through hands-on projects, students will deepen their under-standing of how to use these tools to express their unique creative voices. Group critiques will support refining individual photos and a small body of work. In addition to being facilitated by a practicing photographer, students will encounter diverse perspectives, innovative techniques, a broad view of the field and a robust creative experience.
10:00am-1:00pm - High School Session (CRN 40838)
2:00-4:00pm - Middle School Session (CRN 40838)
Project Snapshot Darkroom Class
@ CSU’s School of Arts and Design
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
October. 1, 2024 - Mar. 18, 2025 | Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 PM | FREE
Location: CSU’s Middough Building (1901 E 13th St, Cleveland, OH 44114)
Project Snapshot is an 18-week black and white photography program that will teach students the fundamentals of analog film photography.
Students will utilize these traditional photographic methods to portray their own visual interpretations of the world around them. Students will also explore various traditional and contemporary styles and approaches to documentary photography through lectures, guest speakers and established local photographers. Each student will be encouraged to find their own unique, personal artistic voice in order to create a body of photographic work that may be shared with the public via online and gallery exhibitions.
Students will demonstrate mastery of the analog photographic process including 35 mm camera functions, film processing, and making photographic prints in the darkroom. Instruction will be delivered through presentations, demonstrations and hands-on application. In addition to mastery of photographic processes, Elements and Principles of Design, composition guidelines, and portfolio final presentation will be covered. Periodic class critiques and discussions will encourage student growth and progress.
All equipment and materials will be provided by CPR.
Enrolled students are greatly encouraged to attend all classes to get the full experience.
