Photography: Building the Portfolio

3 units

This course supports the development of a cohesive body of work, building conceptual and technical skills for for visual and photographic communication. A wide range of photographic tools, techniques, and materials and an open encouragement for experimentation supports student development. This class is process-oriented with emphasis on discovering one's creative and aesthetic voice. Students can expand upon works already in process before the start of this class, or they can identify new subject matter for deep investigation. With emphasis on classroom critique, students establish strong decision-making and critical thinking skills as they work toward a final and cohesive body of work. Presentation, site specificity, materials, and audience will all be discussed as students bring projects to final form.