BART 25A01 - Thinking, making, judging formally: photography and social change

Seeing, Making and Judging will introduce students to the world of photography by examining the works of various artists and selected projects. Students will learn the technical aspects of the camera and photographic process, implementing studied techniques and modes of expression by creating their own portfolio on a subject of their choosing. An emphasis will be placed on how to judge, outside of ones personal taste and to develop a sense of critical thinking in relation to the medium. Open critiques play an important role in this domain. This class follows the tradition of an atelier by focusing on the practice of making a body of work parallel to an academic context. Structure will vary, while several classes will be devoted to outside shoots in designated locations others will consist of slide lectures, short film clips, and critiques of selected assignments where students view and respond to the work of their peers. These critiques are essential to the progress of the personal projects, to be presented in the final 2 weeks of class. A collective class project culminating in a book will conclude the semester.

Hally PANCER

Atelier

English

final critique includes: 8 - 12 selected photographs as personal project / final portfolio 12 self-portraits (representing 12 weeks) visual journal (viewed during critique) written assignments : proposal for personal project, review of a photo exhibition (TBA) artist statement to accompany final portfolio

Basic working knowledge of a digital camera. YOU MUST HAVE A CAMERA OR ACCESS TO ONE (hybrid or DSLR). If the COVID restrictions permit it, you may be able to borrow a camera at Sciences Po.

Spring 2021-2022

Class participation in discussions/debates, student motivation absences, tardiness Visual Journal/Self-Portraits: regularity, commitment, auto-critique, discipline Personal Project - to develop the ability to work creatively, critically and autonomously on a long term project written work- exam, review, proposal - ability to communicate articulately and analytically assignments given in class are designed to meet the following learning objectives: ° to comprehend and practice the basic operation and role of the camera in the creation of photographic images ° to develop a more advanced understanding of the technical aspects of the camera and how to control the machine rather than being controlled by it, by implementing acquired technical skills ° to build a working vocabulary of various photographers to be referenced easily ° to become more critically aware of the basic challenges communicating ideas and meaning through photography and to develop the ability to judge intelligently why a photograph is “good” or “bad” ° to think outside the box