871 Photography Intensive H

This photography course is designed for students who wish to continue exploring the medium of photography beyond the beginning and intermediate levels. Photography Intensive investigates more sophisticated photographic exposure options and experimental darkroom techniques including work in digital photography and color theory. Students will develop an expansive portfolio and photographic presentation in the style of documentary tradition and/or a personal narrative. Printed thematic portfolios in digital and/or film formats will be encouraged with regular in-process critiques. Students will construct a traditional handmade album-style book of sequential images as their portfolio of images. Slide presentations and discussions, photographic book reviews, and regular homework assignments are required to fully explore the scope and power of this visual medium. Group critiques are designed to enhance perceptual skills, and individual conferences with the teacher are held to provide feedback and direction on work in progress. This is a rigorous honors-level course that will count in the computation of your Grade Point Average and is only open to juniors and seniors. Juniors and seniors desiring to enroll in this class must consult with their school counselor and obtain the recommendation of the instructor. 

This class can be taken more than once.