Oakbridge Academy of Arts
PhotographyPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
• Enhanced photography program to keep current with industry standards • Updated course descriptions in school catalog • Developed the schedules tor the photography program's student body • Managed photography instructors & delegated responsibilities • Developed syllabi for photography program, art history and general education courses • Maintained photography studio, digital photo lab and B&W darkroom • Used examples in explaining abstract ideas and concepts • Introduced students to fine art artists and photographers, as well as photographers working in the commercial, portrait & photojournalistic fields • Explained various art techniques and a variety of photographic processes • Gave assignments based on lesson objectives • Engaged students with dialogue for constructive critiques • Mentored and motivated art and photography students • Maintained and displayed student art in school gallery • Planned a variety of educational field trips • Organized and collaborated on school art exhibits at various art galleries and venues around the region • Maintained school’s library of 1300 volumes (and counting) • Visited various high schools and gave composition & design demonstrations • Emphasized Picasso's quote: "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up..."