Photography and related media
Master
In Maynard (USA)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Maynard (USA)
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Start date
Different dates available
Subject combines practical instruction, readings, lectures, field trips, visiting artists, group discussions, and individual reviews. Fosters a critical awareness of how images in our culture are produced and constructed. Student-initiated term project at the core of exploration. Special consideration given to the relationship of space and the photographic image. Practical instruction in basic black and white techniques, digital imaging, fundamentals of camera operation, lighting, film exposure, development, and printing. Open to beginning and advanced students. Lab fee. Enrollment limited with preference given to current Master of Architecture students.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Media
- Project
- Digital Imaging
- Imaging
- Camera
- Presentation
Course programme
Lectures: 1 session / week, 3 hours / session
The following video about the Visual Arts Program is offered as an introduction.
"Experimental Ambulation" (SWF - 44MB)
Each student works on a self-initiated project or group project during this time in the darkroom or computer lab; field work is possible and must be presented in the following individual or class review; production is generally two weeks before midterm and final reviews.
Each student is required to give a 10-15 minute presentation on one artist/photographer listed.
Prearranged meeting to discuss student projects in further detail with Instructor; 15-minutes once a week.
Projects are continuously presented in a critical forum.
Project must be completed and installed, exhibition situation.
Each student is required to give a 10-15 minute presentation on one artist/photographer listed.
Projects are continuously presented in a critical forum.
Project must be completed and installed, exhibition situation.
Registration Day
Introduction
Optional Darkroom Orientation
Course Philosophy, Introduction to the Facilities, etc.
Term Assignment: "Building Photographic Territory - Inside and Outside the Box"
Individual Reviews of Project Proposal
Film and Camera Formats, Built-In Light Meter, etc.
Optional Woodshop Orientation with Allessandra Mondolfi
Optional Metal Shop Orientation with Allessandra Mondolfi
Darkroom Orientation: Will Cover Film and Print Developing
Yvonne Rainer: "Out of a Corner of the Sixties"
Introduction to Digital Imaging (Dan van Roekel) Workshop in 3 Groups
Individual Reviews Per Sign-Up Schedule
Class Review
Workshop I (Aaron Wittkamper and Aaron Malnarick)
Talk #1, #2, #3, and Class Review
Paul Messier: Guest Lecturer on Color Photography Processes
Individual Reviews
Talk #4, #5, and Class Review (Last Class Review Before Midterm!)
Midterm Reviews
Interaction with Anne Cahill - Nikon Representative
Presentation #6, #7
Photography in the Museum: New York Visit
Class Review
James Young: "From Memory to Monument and Back Again"
Talk and Slide Presentation from Sue Davidson Lowe: Biography of Alfred Stieglitz
Workshop II
Class Review
Talk #8, #9
Critique (Last Class Review! Address all Important Issues!)
Individual Reviews
Production
Final Class Reviews
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Photography and related media