The Arts
Visual Arts

Photography

Through photography, students see their world as if for the first time; images through the lens cut away the unnecessary and boil down meaning to only the essential.

Students first learn the origins of photography and the camera obscura through theory and practice. With the firm understanding of camera operations and darkroom techniques, these budding young photographers are able to create and capture pictures that are uniquely their own, ultimately telling us who they are.

Episcopal’s photography program blends traditional darkroom teaching with the ever-evolving digital imagery platform. Whether taking Photo 1 or working toward an Advanced Portfolio, students have the opportunity to use a variety of cameras, processes, and software.
 
OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
  • 35-mm and digital SLR camera work
  • Film developing and darkroom printing
  • Digital photography with Adobe software
  • Independent Study
  • Extracurricular options
  • Advanced Studio Art - 2-D
“At Episcopal, the arts are a fundamental part of the curriculum. With the growth of the arts program, the School has emphasized creation and production of arts on campus. There is little debate that we live in a screen dominated world. From phones to laptops to LCDs, and moving-image billboards, visual culture is here to stay. I think that the faculty at Episcopal do a great job providing students with the tools to actively explore and create in a rapidly evolving visual world.”
- Will Mebane '91
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