syllabus: street photography - university of the...

6
Course Information: Location: Terra Building – Room 1223 Dates: February 1 – April 11 th , Mondays 6:00- 9:00pm Note: No class March 8 th , 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: Digital Photo II or equivalent experience. The ability to fully use your camera of choice with minimum instruction. 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 Continuing Education

Upload: lamquynh

Post on 17-Aug-2018

219 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

SSyll

[Pick the date][Type the sender company name]

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

Continuing Education

CE 2717 | C SP RI N G 2016

2

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.

CE 2717 | C SP RI N G 2016

3

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%

CE 2717 | C SP RI N G 2016

4

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

CE 2717 | C SP RI N G 2016

5

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

CE 2717 | C SP RI N G 2016

6

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