Open to artists in other media or arts areas who have basic photography skills. Students will work on exercises and extended essays which examine and produce work in photo essay forms Some reading and writing are required related to the photo assignments and the major term project of the student's own choosing. Use of digital still cameras, scanning equipment, storage methods and output options will be explored. Critical and aesthetic dialogue will involve digital image acquisition, editing, manipulation, production and representation. Study of the cultural and social meanings relavent to students' individual projects and to the special audiences of electronic imagery.
Students apply critical skills through the development of an extended project.
Open to non-art students with appropriate photographic skills. Advanced study building on the principles and practices of photography. Students in this class have considerable autonomy in selection of projects and the direction of their original research and documentation. The course stresses professional presentation, collaboration across disciplines, social context and the development of new audiences. Readings, short writings, slide lectures, visiting speakers and videos provide a basis for discussion and inspiration.