TILT provides a quality education experience that fosters growth in photographers of every level. Become part of our community of dedicated artists through photography classes in Philadelphia and also online.
Our curriculum has been carefully crafted by MFA educators and self taught professionals that echo our organization’s core values and community agreement.
Our goal is to remain accessible and equitable to all. Each of the courses include two different prices: discount and standard. The tiers allow our students to self-identify the price point that fits their budget. The scale is intended to invite each member of our community to take stock of their financial resources and levels of privilege and move through the tiers accordingly. Payment plans are also available.
If you have any questions, please contact our Education Manager Danielle Morris dmorris@tiltinstitute.org.
| Classes | Days | Time | Short Description |
| Photo I: Visual Literacy & Camera Basics (In Person) | Wednesdays Jan. 17 – Feb. 14 | 6:30 – 9pm | Gain knowledge of the digital camera and learn digital photography basics (Beginner) |
| Photo II: Intermediate Practice | Tuesdays Jan. 9th – Feb. 6th | 6:30 – 9pm | Polish your ability to dissect and interpret imagery, and cultivate your own style and practice. (Intermediate) |
| Studio Lighting 101 | Thursdays Feb. 8th – March 7th | 6:30 – 9pm | Learn about standard and specialty lighting equipment and techniques. (Beginner) |
| Digital Darkroom | Mondays Jan. 22nd – Feb. 19th | 6:30 – 9pm | Learn basic and intermediate post production techniques in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. (Beginner) |
| Workshops | Days | Time | Short Description |
| Lighting 101 Workshop | Jan. 13th | 12 – 3pm | Learn about standard and specialty lighting equipment and techniques. (Beginner) |
Wednesdays Jan. 17th – Feb. 14
In Photo I: Visual Literacy and Camera Basics students will gain knowledge of the digital camera and lenses, learn digital photography basics such as: how to use manual camera controls, manage a digital workflow, and basic color corrections. Students will also be introduced to different photographic genres, build upon their photographic vocabulary, and engage in reading and short writing assignments to further develop their knowledge and skill set.
Tuesdays Jan. 9th – Feb. 6th
In Photo II you will polish your ability to dissect and interpret imagery, and cultivate your own style and practice. You will also engage in discussions stemming from in class lectures and at-home reading assignments geared towards sharing and collecting diverse points of view with which to expand your evolving practice. This course will also teach students about various equipment including: external flashes, tripods, and lenses; and common camera maintenance and care.
Thursdays Feb. 8th – Mar. 7th
In Studio Lighting 101 you will learn about standard and specialty lighting equipment, and different lighting techniques for portrait and product photography.
Mondays Jan. 22 – Feb. 19
Learn basic and intermediate post production techniques in Adobe LIghtroom and Photoshop. In Lightroom, you will learn how to organize and execute initial overall image correction to a large number of image files. In Photoshop, you will learn more intermediate editing techniques for individual images, such as dodging and burning, basic retouching, collaging, and more fine tuned image corrections. This course will prepare you for taking your photos from their raw state to your desired look, and will help you further develop your artistic style.
Saturday, January 13th From 12-3pm
In Studio Lighting 101 you will learn about standard and specialty lighting equipment, and different lighting techniques for portrait and product photography.
