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Course Information: Location: Terra Building – Room 1223
Dates: February 1 – April 11th
, Mondays 6:00- 9:00pm
Note: No class March 8th
, UArts Spring Break
Instructor Information: Name: Andrea Poulsen
Email: [email protected]
Email Policy: Emails will be returned within 72 hours.
Instructor Bio
Andrea Poulsen received her BFA in Photography from University of the Arts. She currently pursues fine art photography and freelance assignments. Visit Andrea's website andreapoulsen.net for more information and samples of her work. Course Description: Street photography is a type of candid, documentary photography practiced by such luminaries as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand, Helen Levitt and others. These photographers documented the drama, turbulence, exoticism and humanity of the great American metropolis as they pushed the constraints of composition, rarely relying on pre-visualization. A skilled street photographer is able to anticipate action, interaction and that attosecond when the ordinary street scene becomes an extraordinary photograph. Students study the work of many noted photographers above, examine contemporary street photography and immerse themselves in the whirl of street life in Philadelphia as they understand what it takes to capture successful street photographs. Prerequisite: Digital Photography II or equivalent experience.
Pre-requisites: Digi ta l Photo I I or equ ivalent experience. The ab i l i ty to fu l ly use your camera of
choice with min imum inst ruct ion .
Course Overview:
Through an in-depth study of work by master street photographers, this course aims to sharpen both your shooting eye and
critique abilities. A portion of the class each week will be devoted to viewing and analyzing different artists using slides,
videos, and articles as references to help get inside their heads. Students will shoot mostly outside of class, and discover
how absorbing great art can change the way we see on a daily basis. Emphasis is placed on creativity and context; students
may shoot with any type of camera (including film or even cell phone cameras), provided they are comfortable with
technical operation of the chosen tool. The goal of this class is to appreciate and unravel the visual coincidences that make
meaning in a photograph, and experience the unexpected magic of capturing images in this style.
Syllabus: Street Photography CE 2717 | Section 01 | Spring 2016
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Course Objectives/Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, students will:
Deepen appreciation for street photography by viewing and analyzing work of masters in the field Understand the historical trajectory of street photography as an art form, and place your own work into context Identify well-known photographers who inspire and influence your personal practice Explore the medium through a series of shooting assignments that provide prompts for thoughtful consideration Practice interpreting photographs through written responses and verbalization during critiques Create a portfolio of work for online presentation that begins to define your unique vision
COUR SE RESO URCE S Textbook: Street Photography Now. Howarth and McLaren ; Thames and Hudson NYC,
Additional Course Materials | Supplies
Camera, gear, and software of choice
COUR SE ACTI V ITIE S Readings + Responses Part ic ipat ion in group discuss ion Shoot ing Ass ignments Presentat ion Wri tten Ass ignments Cr it iques
COUR SE POLIC IES Flickr
This course uses Flickr to share photos. Flickr is a website that allows for the upload of photos, formation of groups, image organization with tags and the ability to search for shared pictures on any subject. Sign up for a free account, www.flickr.com, and click the "Sign Up Now" button from the home page. Once you sign in, you can create a Flickr screen name and sign in. Instructor will send you an invite to join the Flickr group for this course.
Visit the Flickr help page for additional resources http://www.flickr.com/help/faq/
Due Dates
All projects are due on the date and at the time specified and no later. Most assignments will be submitted online via Flickr. Assignments turned-in late will lose 10% of their total possible value.
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Lore
This course uses Lore to share files, handouts and presentations. Lore is a simple way for instructors to manage courses and engage students. It combines tools like gradebook, file management, communication, and calendaring with social networking features so students can communicate with each other. Instructor will send an invite to join the class Lore site. Students will need to create an account and sign in.
Attendance + Participation
All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly, and for the duration of the scheduled instructional time. Individual instructors will decide the optimum time for taking attendance and may penalize for habitual lateness of absence. Repeated absences may result in a grade of "F" for the course.
Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing. Nonattendance does not constitute an official withdrawal.
UNI VER SITY POLIC IES : Academic Honesty/ Integrity Policy Violations of academic integrity are considered to be acts of academic dishonesty and include (but are not limited to) cheating, plagiarizing, fabrication, denying others access to information or material, and facilitating academic dishonesty, and are subject to disciplinary action. To review the Academic Honesty/ Integrity Policy in its entirety, please visit: http://cs.uarts.edu/ce/policies#academichonesty/integritypolicy ACT 48 Activity Hours To have ACT 48 Activity Hours for this course reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) you must complete and return the CE Request for Activity Hours Submission Form to the UArts Continuing Studies Office and meet all requirements outlined by the PDE. Student Code of Conduct It is the policy of the Division of Continuing Studies to provide a safe and healthy environment for learning, personal growth and enjoyment. The well-being of this community depends upon the good judgment and considerate behavior of its members. Student status at The University of the Arts is not an unconditional right, but a privilege subject to certain rules and expectations articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. To review the Student Code of Conduct in its entirety, please visit: http://cs.uarts.edu/uploads/media_items/student-code-of-conduct.original.pdf
GRADI NG : ( i f appl icable)
Your grade will be based on the following:
Component Points
Shooting Assignments 60%
Participation (incl Responses) 15%
Presentation + Paper 10%
Final Portfolio + Statement 15%
Total 100%
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Your grade will be calculated using the following scale:
Grade Percentage Range Grade Point
A 100 – 93% 4.0
A- 92 – 90% 3.67
B+ 89 – 87% 3.33
B 86 – 83% 3.0
B- 82 – 80% 2.67
C+ 79 – 77% 2.33
C 76 – 73% 2.0
C- 72 – 70% 1.67
D+ 67 – 69% 1.33
D 63 – 66% 1.0
F 59% or less 0.0
P Pass -
SCHE DULE : SESSION +
DATE
TOPIC COURSEWORK DUE
Session 1
Feb 1
Introduction
Class Introductions: Please bring an example of your
work to share with the class (maximum 10 images). It
may or may not directly relate to Street Photography,
but should help us understand how your past work
relates to your goals for the course. Bring camera to
class!
History & Early
Street
Photography
Atget, Walker Evans, Henri Cartier-Bresson and more
The Decisive Moment
In-class exercise: Following intuition, class will disperse
and return with one image to share
Assignment
Shooting Assignment: The Decisive Moment
Due: Photos uploaded to
Flickr by Sunday Feb 7th
at
6pm
Session 2
Feb 9
Review
Class Discussion of Homework assignment
Approach/
Philosophy
Watch: Everybody Street
Discuss various shooting styles of the photographers in
the documentary
Assignment
Read/ view chapter 1 in the textbook
Choose a photograph to present with your interpretation
Shooting Assignment: Approach/ Philosophy “In the Style
of” one of the photographers from Everybody Street
Due: Uploads due Sunday by
6pm, textbook response for
next class session
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Session 3
Feb 16
Review
Discuss textbook reading, each student will present their
analysis of a chosen photograph from the chapter.
Critique “In the Style of” assignment
Presentation/ In-
Class work
Robert Frank: The Americans
Assignment
Read/ view chapter 2 in the textbook
Choose a photograph to present with your interpretation
Shooting Assignment: Quantity
Due: Uploads due Sunday by
6pm, textbook response for
next class session
Session 4
Feb 23
Review
Discuss textbook reading, each student will present their
analysis of a chosen photograph from the chapter.
Critique “Quantity” assignment
The 60s and 70s Garry Winogrand, Helen Levitt, Lee Friedlander, Diane
Arbus, William Eggleston
Assignment
Reading & Written Response to Susan Sontag excerpt
from “On Photography” (provided)
Shooting Assignment: Images inspired by a Sontag quote
of your choice
Due: Uploads Sunday by
6pm, response for next class
session
Session 5
March 1
Review
Discussion of Susan Sontag reading
Critique Sontag quote inspiration assignment
Vivian Maier Watch Vivian Maier documentary & discuss
Assignment: Secret Shots & Photo Journal
Assignment
Secret Shots & Photo Journal
Read/ view chapter 3 in textbook, choose a photograph
to present with your interpretation
Due: Next class session
Session 6
March 15
Review
Discuss textbook reading, each student will present their
analysis of a chosen photograph from the chapter.
Share an excerpt from your “Secret Shots” photo journal
Presentation/ In-
Class work
Brief introduction to list of Street Photographers to
choose for student presentation and writing assignment
Example Presentation: Zoe Strauss
Assignment
Presentation: Brief the class on who your photographer
was (bio or relevant information), and present a short
selection of images
Writing Assignment: Submit 2-3 pages on your
photographer of choice based on guidelines provided
Due: Next class session, NO
CLASS NEXT WEEK, SPRING
BREAK
Session 7
March 22
Review
Student Presentations
Truth in Photographer’s intervention, examples
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Photography Mock debate: Arthur Rothstein’s Steer Skull
Assignment
Read chapter 4 in textbook, choose a photograph to
present with your interpretation
Shooting Assignment: Truth as fiction
Due: Uploads due Sunday by
6pm, textbook response for
next class session
Session 8
March 29
Review
Discuss textbook reading, each student will present their
analysis of a chosen photograph from the chapter.
Critique “Truth as fiction” assignment
Street
Photography in
the 21st
Century
Social Media and Street Photography
Humans of NY, Candace Karch, etc
Photographers using Google Street View
Assignment
Create facebook page, instagram, tumblr, or other blog/
social media for your work. Identify related images
through your work, and shoot more with those in mind.
The final project will be a portfolio of your work created
during this class presented online.
Due: Create format for the
final with sample images.
Upload new images to Flickr
by Sunday 6pm.
Session 9
April 5
Review
View and discuss form & plans for the final
The Art of Editing/
Sequencing/ Text
Exercise: Exquisite Corpse Photographic Poem
Defining your vision for the Final Project
Assignment
Final sequence of street images shot throughout the
class, with any related text and artist statement
Due: Next week
Session
10
April 12
Critique
Student presentation and critique of work
ASS IG NMENTS/ PROJEC T S :
1. Shooting Assignment: “The Decisive Moment” 2. Shooting Assignment: “In the Style of” 3. Shooting Assignment: “Quantity” 4. Shooting Assignment: “Sontag Quote” 5. Shooting Assignment: “Secret Shots” (due as journal response) 6. Presentation + Paper: Street Photographer of choice 7. Shooting Assignment: “Truth as Fiction” 8. Final Assignment: Online Presentation of your work from the class