Can anyone participate in New Images?
New Images is open to all high school students who attend participating
schools. Right now that includes students from Bloomfield, Griswold,
Woodstock Academy, Norwich Free Academy, and Rockville. But districts
are often added during the year.
What if my school doesn’t participate?
If your school doesn’t currently participate, you can contact
a teacher or administrator about joining the program. They can
contact either Barbara Greenbaum or Peter Landry at EASTCONN and,
as grant coordinators, to discuss the possibility of joining the
team.
Does New Images require photography equipment?
No, equipment is available as part of the grant. We provide the
schools with the necessary equipment and further assist teachers
with the technical requirements they may need. Cameras are limited
in number, but available.
Is prior experience with either cameras or writing required?
No. We expect that students who participate in the program have
an interest in developing their skills with photography, writing
or both. No experience is required.
How advanced are the kids who participate?
Our past participates have broad range of skill levels on both
the technical and the writing side. Some students are active
members of writing clubs at their home schools, and some are
active in their home school tech or print shops. Some students
have had no experience at all with either cameras or creative
writing. Part of the fun is having students help each other.
Do you get to take pictures or write about anything you want
to?
Yes, as long as it is acceptable to your teacher. Student work
is very much defined by the student. When we are visiting locations,
such as the Windham Mills, subjects are defined only by the
location, but the student page in the book or work at the exhibit
is ultimately up to the student. We have overarching central
themes that drive a number of the activities. These themes are
established collaboratively with the input of all the teachers
in the program, but the final piece is up to each student to
design and execute. As the work is seen by the public, it must
be appropriate for all age groups.
Who do I talk to about the program?
Call Barbara Greenbaum or Peter Landry directly at EASTCONN.
Our number there is 860-455-0707.
More questions? Download
our brochure.
