The Tuesday evening classes included such topics as Seeing Photographically, Expressing Emotions in Photographs, History of Photography, and Before and After (telling a story using a series of images). During class, the children used digital point-andshoot cameras owned by the Boys and Girls Club, and for homework assignments disposable film cameras donated by Viewpoint were distributed so that the students could independently take photographs related to the week’s lesson.
The program culminated with a show of the children’s work for friends and family at the Boys and Girls Club community room. The children were presented with Certificates of Accomplishment (and lots of cookies) and were able to show their photographs to the many people who attended. A number of the children expressed strong interest in continuing to participate in a photography program at the Club facility.
The interest and enthusiasm of the kids involved in this program far exceeded our expectations. We were amazed by the creativity and talent that the children demonstrated. Probably the biggest highlight was the temporary installation one evening of a darkroom by Bob Hicks, so that the kids could experience the magic of seeing their images emerge in the chemicals. The kids really thought that was cool.
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