NYS Media Arts Teachers Association

Rick Sammon’s Complete Guide to Digital Photography by Rick Sammon. W.W Norton & Co. New York and London. Suggested reading for darkroom enthusiasts adding the ‘lightroom’ to their curriculum. Educator and author, Rick Sammon has traveled extensively and shares his work, expertise and tips on his website . There are many resources on this site including slide shows and videos of Rick in action and on location.

Photography by Barbara London and John Upton. Little, Brown & Co. Boston, Toronto. This large weighty paperback includes many photographs of equipment, from types of cameras to darkroom setup and procedures and, last count, was in its seventh edition. Newer editions include Digital Imaging.

The Photographic Eye by O’Brien and Sibley. This text (hardcover) was written by teachers for high school students and features many student photographs as examples. It also includes an assignment section with challenges for beginning through advanced students; many useful, clearly labeled camera, darkroom and process illustrations.

The Henry Horenstein ‘series’ follows. These technical (paperback) manuals cover basic to advanced concepts and skills, in small book format. They are light in weight and fit nicely in backpacks, but are packed with information; a low- cost solution if your textbook money is limited.
Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual by Henry Horenstein and Carol Keller.
Beyond Basic Photography: A Technical Manual by Henry Horenstein
Black and White Photography, Third Revised Edition by Henry Horenstein
Color Photography: A Working Manual (Color Photography) by Henry Horenstein, Russell Hart, Tom Briggs

Teaching & Learning with Media (436KB PDF)A presentation given by Domenic Licata at a WNY MATA meeting, Jan. 26, 2007DocuMENTORA company created to bridge the gap between the professional documentary community and the aspiring filmmakers of tomorrow.

Intel Computer Clubhouse The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network provides a safe, creative environmentwhere young people from under-served communities work closely withadult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop skills, and build confidence through the use of technology.

Listen Up! PBS Youth Media Network “Our mission is to help youth be heard in the mass media, contributing to a culture of free speech and social responsibility.

“Student Television Network The mission of STN is to promote, support and recognize scholastic broadcasting on a national scale. We seek to give help not just to students, but to broadcast teachers as well.

The Sundance Institute Founded by Robert Redford and dedicated to the development of artists of independent vision and the exhibition of their new work. ’08 Festival Shorts are online now.

Reel Studio: Young Filmmakers Program (formerly Gen Y Studio) Reel Studio gives young filmmakers the opportunity to exploreinnovative, independent films, share ideas, and learn about new technology. Students representing high schools and media arts organizations from all over North America come together and meet with Festival filmmakers to discuss the art of film.