Kids: Adventures in Digital Photography & Graphic Design

Learn about taking photos and transforming them digitally

A course designed for aspiring photographers, artists and graphic designers

During daily photo shoots, learn important composition and shooting skills

A full and fulfilling camp experience

Learn to Take Photos and Use Them as Digital Art

Learn two different, but complementary subjects in one amazing camp experience. For parts of each day you will be immersed in the dynamic world of digital photography. During daily photo safaris around campus, you’ll learn important shooting and composition skills.

When back in the lab your computer becomes your “digital darkroom” while learning a range of Photoshop® editing techniques. For the other half of the week you will set your sights on learning about graphic design.

What You’ll Learn: Adventures in Digital Photography & Graphic Design

Course Content Software Used
• How to use a camera and its features
• Basic digital photography shooting and composition techniques
• How to use Photoshop® for Photography
• How to use Photoshop® for graphic design
• How to use Illustrator® for graphic design

Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects.

Who Should Attend: Adventures in Digital Photography & Graphic Design
Ages 8-12 | Beginner – Advanced | No Photography, Artistic or Design Skills Required

This course is designed for aspiring photographers, artists and graphic designers. This course will challenge creative young minds.

DMA provides industry-standard computers and software. However students should provide their own digital camera, as it’s best to learn with your own camera. DMA is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment.

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Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information and to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.

Fees & Additional Options: Digital Photography & Graphic Design

Options Price Duration Meals
Tuition (base price) $825 1 Week, Mon-Fri Lunch not included
Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) add $65 1 Week, Mon-Fri 5 lunches
Residential Program – Dorm (Not Available at Harvard) add $495 1 Week, Sun-Fri 3 meals/day
Residential Program (UCLA only) add $795 1 Week, Sun-Fri 3 meals/day
Extended Day-Student Program (7:30am-7:00pm) add $195 1 Week, Mon-Fri 3 meals/day

*To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page.    

1 Week   |   Ages 8-12   |   Beg-Adv

“The teachers make it feel like you can do anything. I’ll definitely be telling my friends about DMA!”
- Kate, DMA Student

Dates by Location 2012

  • Stanford, CA

  • Jun 18-22 | Jul 2-6 | Jul 16-20 | Jul 30-Aug 3 | Aug 13-17

  • New York, NY

  • not offered at this location
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