2024 Spring NEPa PHOTOGRAPHY

Schedule, Overview, & Scholarship Application

Spring 2024 Registration is closed. To join the waitlist for next semester, please click here: 2024 Fall Photography Waitlist.

SCHEDULE

UPDATE: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION EXTENDED DEADLINE: Monday, March 18th 5:00pm
(applications are reviewed in the order they are received).

Class meets every Tuesday between March 19th and May 28th from 4:00-6:30pm
Attendance on Tuesday afternoons is mandatory. (Field trips and other activities are optional and TBA.)

Tuesday, March 19th 4:00-6:30pm Week 1 (Orientation)
Tuesday, March 26th 4:00-6:30pm Week 2
Tuesday, April 2nd 4:00-6:30pm Week 3
Tuesday, April 9th 4:00-6:30pm Week 4
Tuesday, April 16th 4:00-6:30pm Week 5
Tuesday, April 23d 4:00-6:30pm Week 6
Tuesday, April 30th 4:00-6:30pm Week 7
Wednesday, May 1st SFC Artist Lecture - Seth Resnick (See Events Page for details)
Tuesday, May 7th 4:00-6:30pm Week 8
Tuesday, May 14th 4:00-6:30pm Week 9
Tuesday, May 21st 4:00-6:30pm Week 10
Tuesday, May 28th 4:00-6:30pm Week 11

Spring 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.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill out the Scholarship Application Form below. All fields are required unless marked optional. Please be sure to calculate and select the appropriate scholarship level when completing Section Two.

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 complete the application process. (If you are under age 18 a parent or guardian’s signature is required).

3. Once your signed Student Waiver is received we will review your entire application on a first come, first serve basis.

Those who submit an application are also invited to any of the optional (dates on application).
If you are awarded a scholarship we will notify you by Thursday, March 14, 2024
Spring photo classes begin Tuesday, March 19, 2024

REGIONAL DATA (from 2018 Wilkes-Barre, Pa)

Population 41,108
Median Household Income $30,945 (-1.33% decline)
Median Property Value $77,700
Poverty Rate 28.9%

SCHOLARSHIP LEVELS (Northeast Pennsylvannia Class)

Full family* income less than 30k Tuition: Free

Mid-Level family* income less than 75k Tuition: $250

Partial family* income more than 75k Tuition: $500

A *family is considered an average of four people. To determine your scholarship level (1) calculate your family's annual income (add the total amount of money your family made last year), (2) divide it by the number of people in your household, (3) multiply that amount by four. (4) The result is your average family income and that number can be used to determine what level scholarship you will receive if you are accepted into the program.

Example of a Mid-Level Scholarship for NEPa: (1) $60,000 family annual income, (2) divided by five people in a house equals $ 12,000, (3) times four equals (4) $48,000 average *family income.

SFC PHoto Application Form-Spring 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 (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 - Scholarship Information - (OPTIONAL)

Questions 2a - 2c below are optional - if it helps, use them to calculate what level scholarship you qualify for if you are accepted in to the program.

2a.) What is your family's Annual Combined Gross Income? (Optional)

(The total amount of money earned by everyone in your household as reflected on your most recent U.S. Federal Income Tax Form)

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2b.) Number of people in your household? (Optional)

(How many family members living in your house are supported by this income?)

2c.) To determine your scholarship level, divide the dollar amount from 2a by the number of people in your household (2b). Next, multiply that resulting number by 4 to determine your scholarship level (Optional)

Example A: 2a.) $24,000 2b.) 6 people $24,000/6 = $4,000 $4,000 x 4 = $16,000 (Full Scholarship) Example B: 2a.) $30,000 2b.) 3 people $30,000/3 = $10,000 $10,000 x 4 = $40,000 (Mid Level Scholarship) Example C: 2a.) $60,000 2b.) 3 people $60,000/3 = $20,000 $20,000 x 4 = $80,000 (Partial Scholarship)

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REQUIRED - Please select your scholarship level

(Use the number you calculated from 2c and check the appropriate option below)

Full Scholarship $30,000 or less (tuition & equipment fee: $0.00)

Mid - Level Scholarship $30,000 - $75,000 (tuition & equipment fee: $250)

Partial Scholarship $75,000 or more (tuition & equipment fee: $500)

"Pay It Forward Option" - If you are interested in sharing the remaining cost of the classes, please state the amount you would like to contribute using the next line, Question 2d.

"Pay It Forward Option"

(Optional) If you are interested in sharing the remaining cost of the classes, please state the amount you would like to contribute.

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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.

Would you like to come to an Open House before the class starts? (required)

Select from three dates, or choose "NONE" if you do not wish to attend an open house..

Section 3 - Submit your Registration Form

Please click on the 'SUBMIT' button bellow to complete the form. An automated message will appear on screen to verify that all the required fields are complete and we received your information.