Teen Institute

Image by Doriyan Coleman

We give young Photographers the tools to express themselves, interact with their environment, and learn what it means to be an Artist.

The Cleveland Print Room (CPR) is proud to offer a range of Photo Mastery experiences that enrich and educate.

Teen Institute serves over 400 students to foster self-expression and community engagement. We offer programs at the Print Room, throughout the community, and at CMSD Schools. Our diverse group of young photographers can develop their knowledge, critical thinking, writing, and public speaking skills. Teen Institute offers successive experiences that lead to Photo Mastery, including one-on-one mentoring and group instruction.

All of our programs are FREE for ages 12-21.

Fall/Winter PROGRAMS 2025

For further info, please contact:

Kerry Davis: kerry@clevelandprintroom.com

Cc: Orlando Caraballo: orlando@clevelandprintroom.com

DIGITAL PHOTO: Classes & Workshops

In Partnership with Tri-C’s Creative Arts Academy

Camera Confidence

SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 25, 2025 | SATURDAYS

LOCATION: Tri-C’s Metro Campus — 2809 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3196

A hands-on, beginner-friendly course where middle school students learn to use digital cameras confidently. Students will explore composition, exposure, lighting, and storytelling while creating images in their neighborhoods and around the city.

Key Components

Understanding camera basics (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)
Composition: rule of thirds, framing, leading lines
Practice with portraits, nature, and architecture
Weekly photo challenges to build skills and confidence

Ages: 11-14 (Capacity: 15 students)

CRN: 30878

Editing & Digital Storytelling

NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 13, 2025 | SATURDAYS

LOCATION: Tri-C’s Metro Campus — 2809 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3196

This class introduces students to post-production editing and using photography to tell stories. Students will learn to edit their photos using beginner-friendly tools and sequence images to build a narrative.

Key components

Basics of photo editing: cropping, exposure adjustments, color balance
Introduction to photo sequencing for storytelling
Creating a mini digital photo zine or slideshow by the end of the course
Group critiques to develop visual language and feedback skills

Ages: 11-14 (Capacity: 15 students)

CRN: 30879

ENROLL HERE

〰️

ENROLL HERE 〰️

Tri-C Questions? Email Us

ANALOG PHOTO: Classes & Workshops

@ Darkroom in CSU’s School of Arts and Design

Project Snapshot

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - APRIL 21, 2026 | Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 PM | FREE

Location: CSU’s Middough Building (1901 E 13th St, Cleveland, OH 44114)

Project Snapshot is an 18-week black and white photography program that will teach students the fundamentals of analog film photography.

Students will utilize these traditional photographic methods to portray their own visual interpretations of the world around them. Students will also explore various traditional and contemporary styles and approaches to documentary photography through lectures, guest speakers and established local photographers. Each student will be encouraged to find their own unique, personal artistic voice in order to create a body of photographic work that may be shared with the public via online and gallery exhibitions.

Students will demonstrate mastery of the analog photographic process including 35 mm camera functions, film processing, and making photographic prints in the darkroom. Instruction will be delivered through presentations, demonstrations and hands-on application. In addition to mastery of photographic processes, Elements and Principles of Design, composition guidelines, and portfolio final presentation will be covered. Periodic class critiques and discussions will encourage student growth and progress.

All equipment and materials will be provided by CPR.

Enrolled students are greatly encouraged to attend all classes to get the full experience. Please consider the dates below: