2024 Fall NEPa PHOTOGRAPHY

Schedule, Overview, & Waitlist Form

SCHEDULE

Fall Waitlist - open as of March 26, 2024

Scholarship info will be provided to everyone on the wait list by late August/early September.

Open House & Orientation Dates:
Tuesday, September 10th 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, September 17th 4:00-5:00pm

Wednesday, September 18th - Registration closes, scholarships announced.

Class meets Tuesdays between September 24, 2024 and January 7, 2025 from 4:00-6:30pm

Attendance on Tuesday afternoons is mandatory. (Field trips and other activities are optional and TBA.)

Tuesday, September 24th 4:00-6:30pm Week 1
Tuesday, October 1st 4:00-6:30pm Week 2
Tuesday, October 8th 4:00-6:30pm Week 3
Tuesday, October 15th 4:00-6:30pm Week 4
Tuesday, October 22nd 4:00-6:30pm Week 5
Tuesday, October 29th 4:00-6:30pm Week 6
Tuesday, November 5th 4:00-6:30pm Week 7
Tuesday, November 12th 4:00-6:30pm Week 8
Tuesday, November 19th 4:00-6:30pm Week 9
Tuesday, November 26th 4:00-6:30pm Week 10
Tuesday, December 3d 4:00-6:30pm Week 11
Tuesday, December 10th 4:00-6:30pm Week 11
Tuesday, December 17th 4:00-6:30pm Week 12
Holiday - No Class Tuesday, December 24th (Week 13)
Holiday - No Class Tuesday, December 31st (Week 14)
Tuesday, January 7th 4:00-6:30pm Week 15

SFC Artist Lecture - TBA (Evening, exact time & Location TBA)
Fall Semester Photography Exhibition (Date, Time & Location TBA)

LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

T.W. Shoemaker ART
312 Wyoming Avenue
Wyoming, Pa 18644

Luzerne County Transit Authority (LCTA) bus #11 stop is approximately 100 yards away at 8th St. and Wyoming Avenue

LCTA Schedules (link)

OVERVIEW

SFC provides a blended learning environment where students are challenged to master the art and craft of photography, explore the creative process, create, share, and critique each other’s photographs in a collaborative group atmosphere resulting in images that express their own unique point of view and engage the community. Each class is taught by Social Fabric Collective Founder Jamie Smith. Space is limited to ten high school students. Scholarship applications are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis.

Each SFC student is supplied with a camera and works at a fully equipped computer workstation. Students will develop skills that include camera use as well as techniques required to edit, process, print, and archive photographic work.

Students will take field trips and participate in significant community projects to broaden their horizons. They will also meet with noteworthy photographers such as Doug Menuez, Henry Leutwyler, Joseph Cartright, Michael Black, Aimee Dilger, and others.

The session will culminate with an exhibit of student work at TW Shoemaker Art Gallery.

A note to the nervous: Classes are designed to challenge all levels and previous experience with photography is not required. It is much more important that aspiring students posses a lively sense of curiosity and an openness to learning.

WAIT LIST INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill out the Waitlist Form below. All fields are required unless marked optional.

2. When finished, click the 'submit' button at the bottom - an automated message will appear on your screen to verify we have received your form and provide a link to print the Student Waiver. Please read, print, sign, and mail the waiver back in order to confirm your spot on the waitlist. (If you are under age 18 a parent or guardian’s signature is required).

3. Once your signed Student Waiver is received we will confirm your spot on the waitlist.

SFC PHoto WAITLIST FORM - FALL 2024

Section 1 - Contact & Personal information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

(###)

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Birthday

MM

DD

YYYY

Grade as of September 2024 (What year will you graduate from high school?)

Please use the pull down to select one.

School

List TEN keywords that best describe YOU as a person.

What are your three greatest strengths and three biggest weaknesses?

Please ensure you list three of each. Your answers may or may not have anything to do with photography - what you are good at, and in which areas would you like to grow and improve?

Describe your interest in art and photography?

Why do you want to take this specific photography class?

Do you have any special or specific needs we should know about?

For example: medications, food allergies, medical conditions, I.E.P. - Individualized Education Plan, etc. If so please indicate. If you answered "no", please enter NONE.

Character Reference

A character reference, also known as a personal reference, is a recommendation provided by someone who knows you outside of your family. Rather than speaking to your artistic talents or technical photography skills, personal references help SFC get a better sense of to your character and growth potential. This person should know you well enough to feel comfortable talking about your personality strengths and people skills. Examples include your teacher, school counselor, mentor, coach, or an employer. NOT A FAMILY MEMBER. Example John Doe, Teacher, (570) 555-5555 (Name , relationship to scholarship application, & phone number).

Character Reference's Email Address

How did you hear about the Social Fabric Collective's photography program?

(Optional)

Notes or Questions?

(Optional)

Section 2 - Information for donors and sponsors

Questions 2a - 2b please provide the following information so SFC can let our donors and sponsors know what level of support is needed to sustainably operate the scholarship program.

2a.) Which option best describes your family's Annual Combined Gross Income?

Less than $30,000 per year

Between $30,000 - $75,000 per year

Over $75,000 per year

2b.) How many family members living in your house are supported by this income?

Please Note: No additional financial information is needed at this time, however, to maintain the integrity of scholarship program you may be asked to submit a copy of your recently filed U.S. federal income tax return (Form 1040) as a condition of the final selection process. This tax return will be used for evaluation purposes only, and its contents will remain confidential. If you are self-employed, a Schedule C or Schedule K-1 form must be submitted along with the first two pages of your 1040.

Section 3 - Submit your Wait List Form

Please click on the 'SUBMIT' button bellow. An automated message will appear to verify you Wait List Form is complete and provide a link to the waiver.