About
Pellissippi State Technical Community College is pleased to host the Firstlight Collegiate Workshop at the Bagwell Center for Media Technology, May 14-19. In this 5-day digital photojournalism experience you will immerse yourself in assignments, nurture your photographic instincts, and develop a digital workflow of shooting, editing, and layout for the ultimate experience in visual storytelling.
A typical day at the workshop begins with participants surveying, studying, and shooting photography assignments focusing on East Tennessee scenes and culture. Photographers then return to workshop headquarters to download images and participate in one-on-one edit and critique sessions with one of the professionally renowned photography instructors. Throughout the week students will have the experience of edit sessions with each instructor and limited enrollment ensures each participant will have plenty of access to and personal instruction from the instructors.
Workshop afternoons are filled with lectures and demonstrations geared to the students’ specific needs, as well as prep and explore time for the next assignment when students head back out to take advantage of the “golden-hour” of photography. In the evening, the camaraderie that Firstlight is famous for kicks in when instructors host projection sessions and critiques highlighting the day’s work.
The final night of the workshop culminates in a gallery exhibit displaying each student’s best work. Held at the workshop headquarters, photographers, in the company of friends and the locals you spent the week photographing, will enjoy refreshments, friendship, and a final projection show representing the week’s images.
Bring your own equipment, or use one of the Olympus E1 digital SLR outfits available for your use at the workshop.
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Pellissippi State campus is minutes from the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. PSTCC can provide a list of accommodations in the Knoxville area, ranging from B&B's, hotels, and guest homes to the luxury of the Crowne Plaza Knoxville.
Space is limited, so don't delay in signing up for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. NPPA student members and photography students seeking college degrees may qualify for one of limited number of partial scholarships.
See you in Knoxville!
Sponsors
Faculty
Jay Dickman
Lead Instructor, Photo Instructor
- Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer
- Regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine
- Photographer for 15 “A Day in the Life of…” books
- Founder of Firstlight Workshops
- Award-winner in the World Press International Competition
- www.jaydickman.net
- www.prorgb.com
Jay Kinghorn
Digital Imaging/Editing Instructor
- Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert
- Owner RGB Imaging
- Photographer with an assignment and fine art background
- Multidimensional approach to digital photography
Kurt Mutchler
Senior Photo Editor
- Senior Photo Editor for the National Geographic Magazine
- Specialist in science related stories
- Edited numerous cover stories for the Geographic
- Photo instructor at Corcoran College of Art + Design
KD Lawson
Photo Instructor
- Editorial, corporate, and commercial photographer
- 30 years experience
- Photography coordinator at PSTCC
- Photography consultant
- Shoots for Blackstar
Registration
Your Firstlight Collegiate Workshop fees include: workshop fees and instruction from our 4 experts, access to Olympus E1 state-of-the-art digital camera and lenses, opening night reception, final night party including projection session and gallery show, and 2 large prints of your best photos. Total cost is $1200.00.
Please call our offices 865-539-7167 to register with a $250.00 USD deposit, fully refundable until March 1st. The balance of the fee is due by March 30th. PSTCC has the right to cancel the workshop up to and including March 23rd, and any and all monies received will be fully refunded. Please note, this workshop will fill up quickly, so register soon!
No refunds will be made after March 23rd!
Checks should be payable to: PSTCC
Send checks to:
PSTCC—Business and Community Services
PO Box 22990
Knoxville TN 37933-0990
PSTCC is also proud to announce that we accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover as payment for your Smoky Mountain experience!
What is not included:
- Airfare
- Car rental
- Hotel/Accommodations
- Meals
- Liquor/Drinks/Amenities
If you have any additional questions, or for more information, call us 865-539-7167, email us at lavahcic@pstcc.edu or write to us at the address above.
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