PH274

This class allows students the opportunity to explore a specific application of the photographic medium and participate in rich dialogue around historic and contemporary approaches. Topics for investigation are offered on rotation and include: ~Alternative Processes: Introduces students to a variety of alternative photographic processes as a means to artistic expression with a focus on contemporary concerns. Students will experiment with antique photo processes as well as newer imaging technologies, interfacing the traditional with digital advances. ~Analog Practices: A darkroom based class focused on analog black and white photography in which students will learn film exposure, camera functions, darkroom processes, and the use of natural and available light. ~Fashion Photography: Explores themes of fashion photography in contemporary artistic as well as commercial contexts. Skills taught include considerations of concept, pre-production, set design, styling, lighting, post production, model contracts, and other professional practice elements of the industry.~Product Photography: Explores language and aesthetics of advertising photography and its dialogue with fine art photography. Skills taught include concept, set design, lighting strategies, capture and post production, client contracts, and other professional practice elements of the industry.~Documentary Photography: Investigates the history of documentary photography while working with assignments that push students to ask questions of ethics, practice and aesthetics in their own work.

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland