Reconsidering Intimacy and Form: Portraiture Then and Now

In this course, students learn how to think about the body as a form. Pushing past traditional portrait ideas, students immerse themselves in unique photographs of bodies that speak to form, light, and intimacy. Through films, exhibition visits, and class discussions, we review underrepresented photographers, both past and present, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Students examine photographers who have used their experiences as minorities to represent intimacy as well as the body as a form that transcends labels and boundaries. Participants complete a project inspired by intimacy, form, and/or their own personal struggle with any level of oppression.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.

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Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.

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