Structure-Concept-Form: Creating a Conceptual Architectural & Landscape Portfolio

In this online course students have the opportunity to create a lens-based project based on concepts rooted in the built environment. Students will be assigned shooting assignments each week to build upon craft while also conceptualizing a strong theme. Students also learn post-production techniques to address color, contrast, and mood. In-class lectures address artists and photographers whose practice is often based upon architecture and environment, such as Hiroshi Sugimoto, John Chiara, Richard Pare, Sally Mann, Christopher Payne and An My Le. Christopher Payne will join the class as a guest speaker. This course is limited to 12 students.

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.

Note: Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera and Film Cameras are suitable for this course.

Additional note: Students will need to have Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

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.

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