I hope that this find you all well and thriving in this new norm we find ourselves in.
I have not written in a couple of months. I could blame the many distractions in our culture but suffice it to say, it has been difficult to find words. Teaching helps me focus my attention on the needs of others and it is constructive. I find it places my attention on the importance of the human spirit and the value of imagination and creativity. The gift of creating something meaningful or personal is it’s own reward.
Classes for the winter session at Pacific Grove Adult School are due next week very soon. We now know that we will continue with distance teaching on Zoom. I believe we have permission to have classes meet outdoors. I would like to incorporate that idea into camera classes if the registered students are comfortable with it. We comply with all of the Covid-19 Guidelines as prescribed by the school and the health department.
I need your help deciding what classes to offer this winter. Please look at the list below and send me your unofficial vote or comments. If a class is not listed, suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am not going to share any comments or suggestions. I am looking for feedback and what would best serve our community in the coming summer months.
Basic Camera Skills
Intermediate Camera Skills
Advanced Camera Skills
Lightroom Classic Import Module
Lightroom Classic Development Module
Photoshop for Lightroom Users
iPhoneography
Lightroom and Photoshop Photo Solutions Q&A
Portfolio Development
The Class you wish someone would teach and it is called ______________________________________.
Photographic Field Trips with assignment and followup critiques online. This hybrid style class would involve meeting at different locations with an assignment in mind and then a followup online critique for each student in a group Zoom class. It would have to be approved by administration and follow all social distancing and Covid-19 guidelines. This is very possible as photographers spread out when in a group after the initial instruction.
Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to seeing you online or in person in the future as we all make our way through this new normal. Please take care of yourself and respect the health of others.
Barbara Moon Batista
Photographer/Educator