(Chicago, September 27, 2006) – The Harrington College of Design digital photography department hosted its first annual High School Educator Digital Summer Camp on July 14 and 15 2006. Eighteen local high school photography instructors received training on how to teach digital technology with little or no overhead.

"We wanted to create a collaborative environment with Harrington faculty, high school instructors, and representatives from photography manufacturers," said Dirk Fletcher, digital photography department chair at Harrington. "The idea was for educators to compare notes and receive real-time, hands-on experience with some of the latest equipment reserved for top professionals."

High school instructors had the opportunity to work with the latest Valeo digital backs from Leaf, as well as traditional camera and strobe equipment. The weekend included a field trip to Aurora for a large studio shoot at Will Crocket’s Shoot Smarter University, followed by a roundtable discussion on the importance of arts in high school education as a means for the non-traditional student to excel and succeed.

"I learned a lot and got some good project ideas," reported Debora Parisot, photography instructor at Peru-LaSalle Township High School. "I meet with graphic arts teachers frequently, but this is the first time that I have ever met with other photo teachers. It was a great opportunity."

About Harrington College of Design
Harrington College of Design, committed to creating the next generation of design professionals to lead and serve the global community, is a four-year college that offers flexible scheduling for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, an Associate of Applied Science degree in Interior Design or Digital Photography and a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design. Founded in 1931, the college celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.

Located at 200 W. Madison St., Harrington seeks to foster an environment that maximizes students’ intellectual and artistic potential. The majority of the faculty are practicing interior designers, architects, photographers and fine art professionals. Harrington is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Harrington is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Harrington is recognized as a private college by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The College is authorized by that board to confer baccalaureate and associate degrees. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, formerly known as the Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research (FIDER).

For more information please visit www.interiordesign.edu.

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