Exploring Digital Photography and Texas: San Antonio & Austin
$1,095 | IN-PERSON | 72 Hours (equivalent to 6 credits)
DAY 1: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
DAY 2: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
DAY 3: 9:00AM – 10:00PM
DAY 4: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Offered in collaboration with Hudson County Community College
Photography Instructors: Sara Abbassi & Craig Stokle
Class Coordinators: Liana Vasseur & Vanessa Hornedo
SPACE IS LIMITED AND FILLS UP QUICKLY, SO REGISTER EARLY!!
March 22 – 25, 2025
May 31 – June 3, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Yeehaw! Are you ready to channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl and experience the thrill of the Wild West? In this Photography + Destination Combination class, you will learn basic digital photography skills as well as immerse yourself in “cowboy culture” in San Antonio and Austin, Texas. These two cities are known for their rich cultural heritage, diverse communities, and stunning landscapes that provide endless inspiration for photographers. From the historic missions and colorful murals of San Antonio to the eclectic street art and live music scene of Austin, these cities offer a wealth of opportunities to capture unique and compelling images.
You will not only learn the technical aspects of photography, such as composition, lighting, and editing, but you will also delve into the cultural significance of the images you capture. This course is hands-on, not just about theory; it’s about getting out there and capturing real-life moments that tell a story about the diverse cultures of San Antonio and Austin. From learning how to ride a horse to mastering the art of two-step and line dancing, this class will immerse you in all things cowboy.
Some of our many activities will include:
– Touring the famous River Walk in San Antonio and going on a River Cruise
– Visiting The Alamo and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
– Experiencing a Rodeo at Tejas Rodeo Company
– Going horseback riding at a local Ranch
– Visiting The Texas Ranger Museum and The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
– Learning the Texas Two-Step and Line Dance
– Browsing and taking unique photos of the Western wear shops along South Congress Avenue in Austin
– Visiting the State Capitol and Bullock Museum in Austin
– Exploring food and music venues along famous South Congress Avenue in Austin
Step out of your comfort zone and into the boots of a cowboy for four days! This class is a unique way to experience Texas culture, history and photography in a hands-on way.
**Make sure you bring comfortable shoes (there will be plenty of walking), weather appropriate clothes, water and of course camera/phone!
Your post-assignments will consist of editing your pictures from the trip to Texas as well as assignments demonstrating your knowledge of The Lone Star State and all the places you visited.
PRICE INCLUDES
– Tuition fees
– 3 x nights of shared room accommodations at Days Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Alamo/Riverwalk or similar. You will sleep in own full bed in a shared room, with 1-2 other au pairs.
– 3 continental breakfasts
– 1 cowboy dinner at a dude ranch
– Local transportation costs to and from all activities
– All activities including entrance fees to museums and parks
– Registration fees
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
– Airfare to/from San Antonio
– Transportation to/from airport
– Lunches or Dinners
ASSIGNMENTS & COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
In addition to the in-person meetings, this class will include pre-assignments and post-assignments as part of the 72-hour class.
You will be invited to join Google Classroom about a month before class starts, which is the platform we use for the course. Check your spam folder, as invitations to join Google Classroom sometimes end up there. Please make sure you register for the course with a valid email address, since this is where you will receive the invitation and later, your certificate. Your email has to be Google compatible, so it’s best to use gmail, outlook, hotmail or yahoo. If you do not receive a notification to join Google Classroom, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact us.
Pre-assignments will be posted on Google Classroom 3 weeks before class starts. Make sure you join Google Classroom early and complete the assignments BEFORE coming to class. It will take you approximately 18 hours to complete
Follow-up assignments will be posted on Google Classroom on the weekend of class, and also consist of 18 hours. You must complete them in order to receive your course completion certificate. Course completion certificates will be emailed to you, a few days after the class has officially ended. You will have 4 weeks to complete the assignments. If you need your certificate earlier, please indicate it during the registration process and upload proof. The earliest you can receive your certificate is ONE WEEK after in-person portion of class has concluded.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance IS MANDATORY all days during the class in Texas. If you are late or leave early, your will risk not receiving your certificate. Please note, that this is a long weekend intensive class and the days are long. Bring comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, water & snacks. We expect you to come to class rested and ready to participate, learn and have fun!
Class Schedule
DAY 1: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
DAY 2: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
DAY 3: 9:00AM – 10:00PM
DAY 4: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
** Detailed agenda, schedule and information will be shared soon Google Classroom 2 weeks prior to class start date. All registered students will connect via WhatsApp, giving an opportunity to get to know each other before the trip and make plans to share a taxi from the airport.