Photography: The Art of Seeing Creatively

Meets: W from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Date | Day | Time |
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10/22/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM |
10/29/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM |
11/05/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM |
11/12/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM |
11/19/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM |
Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership
Description
Learn how to capture awe-inspiring photos using an innovative and imaginative eye, whether on a cell phone or a tablet. The course will focus on compositional artistry rather than camera settings, with photography as the primary subject. Looking beyond or through the subject will expand your curiosity into greater creativity. We will explore various visual subjects through presentations intertwined with music and art. You are encouraged to bring your phone or tablet to experiment with.
Course Takeaway
- Some hands-on experimentation with the cell phone and tablet during class are all a part of this learning process for the artistic and creative senses.
- A greater appreciation for a well-composed photo.
- Photograph various subjects such as culture, birdlife, wildlife, flowers, and graphics, but with more creativity than you thought you had!
- The quality of LIGHT is an integral ingredient in a well-composed photo.
- Learning how to use the "crop" tool to define your subject further, the Crop tool is the composition tool!
Scholarship
Fee: | $65.00 |
Carol Polich
Carol Polich is a local wildlife and travel photographer/author and photography teacher through private instruction and Adult Community Education (2011-2020). Her work spans over 35 years, and her written articles and photos have appeared in several international and domestic magazines and calendars. Over the past several years, "Big Sky Journal," "Outside Bozeman," and "Distinctly Montana" have consistently featured her articles. www.wildnaturetrails.comDate | Day | Time | Location |
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10/22/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
10/29/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
11/05/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
11/12/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
11/19/2025 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
For information about refunds, cancellations, minimum enrollments and more, see the Course Administration and Procedures page.
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Academic Technology and Outreach
Montana State University
P.O. Box 173860
Bozeman, MT 59717-3860
Tel: (406) 994-6550
Fax: (406) 994-7856
E-mail: ato@montana.edu
Location: 128 Barnard Hall
Director:
Kim Obbink