Cheyenne Butcher
name = Cheyenne Butcher last = Butcher picture = butcher19.jpg department = Visual Arts house = Fine Arts txthouse = FA email = cbutcher@tsas.org joined = 2018 education = Bachelor of Arts in Photography from the Art Institute of Colorado whytsas = I enjoy traveling, specifically road trips. I’ve been to 34 of the 50 states but I haven’t traveled abroad, yet! I live in a skoolie with my partner Blake, our cat Frank, our pup Mammoth and our hens. I teach because Photography allows people to have a voice and express their thoughts, feelings and perspectives in a visual way that fuses Art and Science. It documents time, stories, and opens the door to witness other voices. I teach because I want our students to see that potential and their voices to be heard. interestingfact = I have spent my free time over the last few years converting a school bus into a mobile tiny house and through photography, I’ve been documenting the process.
Advanced Darkroom
Designed for students with some existing experience and knowledge in taking, developing and printing photographs, this course aims to consolidate existing skills and develop new ones to enable students to make a coherent body of photographic works which consider audiences, genres and professional contexts. The course content will be driven by the interests of individual students, to broaden their practical understanding and skills in photography as an art mediumIn this class.
- You will learn a greater range of imagery, allowing each student to communicate and express themselves using visual language.
- You will grow your body of work into a cohesive portfolio.
Advanced Darkroom is an advanced photography course. Darkroom 101 is a prerequisite.
A SLR manual film camera is required. Limited school cameras are available for temporary check out. This course requires a $25 lab fee.
Darkroom 101
Interested in photography? Whether you’re picking up a new hobby or maybe it’s just been awhile, our Darkroom 101 class will introduce you to the Darkroom and, by the end of classes, you will feel confident developing your own film! You'll learn everything from best practices and equipment usage to understanding the basic mechanics of fine art printing. We will cover the concepts of the editing and aesthetics. You will develop your film, create contact sheets, discuss the editing process, and ultimately, create your own prints. We’ll discuss best practices and you’ll leave with an understanding of proper usage of equipment and chemistry. Along the way, we’ll have discussions about aesthetics and choices that are made during exposure, development and printing. The goal of the intro class is for you to feel comfortable and confident in the darkroom!
In this class:
- You will explore alternative photographic processes, discover different genres, and begin to understand basic film practices.
- You will use a pinhole camera, meet professional working photographers and grow confident in your understanding of exposure.
- You will begin to learn photographic composition techniques and strengthen your visual literacy.
A SLR manual film camera is required. Limited school cameras are available for temporary check out. This course requires a $25 lab fee.
Digital Photography
Digital Photography is a trimester introduction to the digital camera as an art-making tool designed for students at the beginning level. The course will use digital photography to help students learn and apply the basic elements of art and the principles of design. This course will also provide students with opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills in the field of photography and the use of Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom. Digital Photography will familiarize the student with digital photographic equipment, materials, methods, and processes. Visual problem solving skills are explored through the use of the computer as the main tool for creative expression and communication. Cellphone photography and editing with a variety of phone applications will be infused in the curriculum. Students create their own blogsites as a place to exhibit their projects and portfolio work. Self promotion of student photography is encouraged and beginning social media marketing is introduced.
In this class:
- You will explore electronic imaging through the use of digital cameras and computers.
- You will be able to incorporate the elements of art and principles of design.
- You will be introduced to professional software including Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom.
Digital Media is an advanced photography course. Darkroom 101 is a prerequisite.
A digital camera, thumbdrive and an appropriate media card are required. Limited school cameras are available for temporary check out. This course requires a $15 digital print fee.
Video Production
Introduction to Video Production is a trimester course for students who enjoy film, television, and internet videos and want to learn how to create their own video projects. This course is designed to introduce students to the artistic and technical terms, techniques, and skills inherent in the visual medium of film. Students will study elements of composition and cinematic language, and apply these concepts effectively and purposefully to their own work. Introduction to Video Production heavily focuses on student-centered projects; active participation is vital to the successful completion of this course. Students will be expected to engage in the production process to write, plan, film, and edit short film projects so as to apply what they have learned. Students in this course will learn basic camera, audio, and lighting equipment terminology, and functions and will be expected to act responsibly when using said equipment. Writing assignments include reflections and screenplays. In addition, students will gain valuable experience using professional video editing software.
- You will explore video capturing through the use of smartphones, digital cameras and computers.
- You will be able to incorporate the elements of art and principles of design.
- You will be introduced to professional software including Premiere Pro Video Editing Software
- You will be expected to showcase a short film at the end of the trimester at the Film Festival
Video Production is an advanced digital photography course. Digital Photography is a prerequisite.
A Smartphone, digital camera, thumb drive and an appropriate media card are required. Limited school cameras are available for temporary check out.
Ex Cineribus
Ex Cineribus is TSAS's art anthology. This is a student-led class that requires students to put together a quality product from start to finish.
Photography I
Students will learn the basics of black-and-white photography including camera operation, film exposure, processing, composition, studio set-up, basic lighting, and printing. Students will learn to use all parts of the darkroom for processing and printing black and white film. They begin the course building their own pinhole camera and will be exposed to different terms, techniques, and various artist's works. Students will present their artwork to the class for exhibition and criticism. Returning students will expand on their darkroom skills; they will develop a portfolio of their images and learn to manipulate their images in the darkroom. Students are encouraged to bring their own cameras but class cameras will be available for check out.
Photography II
This is a portfolio photography class.
Refine your film developing and darkroom-printing skills as you deepen the creative aspects of your camera work. In this course, you will also explore the art of visual communication and ways to use photography as a fine art design element. Students will present their artwork to the class for exhibition and criticism. You'll deepen the creative aspects of your camera work and develop portfolio-ready pieces. We recommend that you bring your own film camera but class cameras will be available for check out. Returning students will expand on their darkroom skills; they will develop a portfolio of their images and learn to manipulate their images in the darkroom. Advanced students can introduce digital photography into their creative process.
Yearbook
This is a two-semester class commitment, Photography I prior is suggested but not a required. Yearbook may seem like a class, but it's much more. This class is a student-run project that requires dedication and creativity. Student's actively build every aspect of the yearbook including student portraits, event photography, editing, graphic design, marketing, communication, writing, reporting and interviewing. This class does include after-school activities and events that need to attended.
Zine
Zine (/ziːn/ ZEEN; short for magazine or fanzine) is a small-circulation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via photocopier. This class explores the world of self-expression and storytelling through avenues of photography, collage, writing, illustration, and any other art you can think of. The possibilities are limitless, and the subject is up to you! Learn bookbinding, photoshop manipulation, healthy workflows, and about the underground artist community of Zine.
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