Attention: Registration for classes may close seven (7) days prior to the start date depending on enrollment numbers. If you cannot find a class you are looking for, please reach out to the Non-Credit Registration Desk at (609)570-3311 or email ComEd@mccc.edu for further information. The Center for Continuing Studies also suggests not purchasing textbooks until seven (7) days prior to the start date of a class to ensure the class is running.
INTRODUCING 2 NEW CLAsses!
mastering lighting to showcase your products!
New class!!
Note: Participants must know how to use a pro or semi-pro DSLR camera.
If you run a brick-and-mortar store or sell online throught platforms like Amazon, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace, this is your chance to learn how to elevate your business with captivating product photography! Taught by seasoned Commercial Photographer, Joe Amato, who will unveil the secrets of studio lighting, you will be taught the essential techniques for product and lifestyle setups and discover how to navitate various lighting scenarios to better illuminate and showcase your products.
Offered: Spring
Cost: $295
Capturing Your Subject in the Best Light!
New Class!!
Note: Participants must know how to use a pro or semi-pro DSLR camera.
Unlock the art of portrait photography with expert studio lighting techniques! Whether you're a curious beginner eager to explore strobe lighting, an aspiring professional looking to specialize, or an experienced photographer aiming to elevate your skills, seize this opportunity to learn directly from seasoned Commercial Photographer, Joe Amato, who will guide you through the essentials and beyond. Don't just take better photos, create stunning images that tell a story.
Offered: Spring
Cost: $295
Navigating the Features on Your Digital Camera
Are you thinking of buying a digital camera or have you purchased one and need a jump-start on learning the camera’s features - then this course is for you. This class provides an overview of what to look for when making that purchase and understanding the special features so you can take great photos. If you have already purchased a digital camera and are a bit unsure of where to get started, this class will help take the guesswork out.
Offered: Spring/Summer/Fall
Cost: $ 115
Intro. to Digital Photography
Note: Students should be familiar with their cameras or have taken the Navigating the Features on Your Digital Camera course.Learn about your camera equipment while experimenting in creative photographic environments, including field labs. Get the most from your camera before developing and downloading. This course covers adjusting aperture and shutter settings, composition lenses (zoom, wide-angle, telephoto and macro), and use of flash and filters, special effects, film and pixel quality.
This course requires an advanced level digital or 35mm camera with adjustable lens and apertures.
Offered: Spring/Summer/Fall
Cost: $265
Intro. to Low Level Light & Night Photography
Note: Introductory course or knowledge of camera required.
Students will experiment with multiple exposures, abstract photography, low-level light, and night photography. Students will complete a photo essay. Fields labs included. This course requires an advanced level digital or 35mm camera with adjustable lens and apertures.
Offered: Spring/Summer/Fall
Cost: $190
Developing Better Composition in Photography
Note: Introductory course or knowledge of camera required.
Would you like to take better pictures more often? This course will help you. Designed to enhance creative composition, students will learn the basic composition skills, improve techniques, and develop a better photographic eye when taking
pictures. Field labs included.
This course requires an advanced level digital or 35mm camera with adjustable lens and apertures.
Offered: Spring/Summer/Fall
Cost: $230
Workshop in photography
This course requires and advanced legel digital or 35mm camera with adjustable lens and aperture.
Designed to enhance Exposure and Composition skills, this three-hour workshop in a gorgeous setting will give you a hands-on experience in a creative environment to take beautiful photographs.
Note: Cost does not include admission to the Grounds for Sculpture. Please confirm the class is running before you purchase your ticket and account for the weather, as tickets are non-refundable and may not be exchanged.
Offered: Spring
Cost: $135