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January 29 |
Introduction: a class overview
Student questionnaire and in-class writing: What are your expectations for
this class?
Look at books: what constitutes a “project”
Introduce assignments
Homework: Introduce & Situate Yourself: Bring your
past/current artwork to 2nd class & think about what your “project or goal”
for this class may be.
Begin shooting for Document a Stranger/Create a Stranger assignment.
Readings. |
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February 5 |
Introducing & Situating Yourself - Critique and
discussion
Technical review
Homework: Complete Document a Stranger/Create a
Stranger assignment.
Readings. |
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February 12 |
Critique: Document a Stranger/Create a Stranger
Lecture on ethical & legal issues in photography
Discuss readings
Assignment suggestions
Homework: Shoot 1-2 rolls film (or
equivalent) and bring proofs to next class.
Readings. |
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February 19 |
Guest Artist
Lecture/discussion on different approaches to photography
Film: Contacts
Homework: Shoot 1-2 rolls film (or equivalent) and
bring proofs to next class.
Readings. |
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February 26 |
Editing & sequencing lecture
Look at books – examine narrative vs. series or collection
Bookmaking strategies
In-class sequencing assignment
Homework: Begin shooting for Create a Sequence
assignment (due 3/25).
Readings. |
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March 4 |
Presentation/Exhibition Lecture
Large-format printing
Homework: Complete Create a Sequence
assignment. Conceptualize Individual Project. |
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Spring Break: March 8 - March 24 |
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March 25 |
Critique Create a Sequence assignment
Discuss Individual Project proposals
Homework: Continue shooting for Individual
Project.
Readings. |
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April 1 |
Exploring the Davison Art Center collection
Lecture/discussion on archives & image
repositories
Homework: Continue shooting for
Individual Project. 5 workprints due 4/8.
Readings. |
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April 8 |
Critique: 5 workprints for discussion
Film: What Remains
Homework: Continue shooting for
Individual Project.
Readings. |
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April 15 |
Lecture on the business of fine art
Look at my work
Continuing & sustaining your art practice
Homework: Complete Individual Project. |
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April 22 |
Individual Project – Final Critiques – 1st half |
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April 29 |
Individual Project – Final Critiques – 2nd half |
