ARTS 4430 - Portfolio Photography

Prerequisite: GRDE 2209. This course will emphasize the process involved in generating a portfolio of images, learning how to present these images, and professionally promoting the work through writing, speaking, interactive format, and photographic organizations. In building their portfolio, students will experience a variety of concepts, techniques, and approaches designed to help them demonstrate their abilities as well as their versatility with techniques, problem solving, and ideation. The class will discuss topics such as locating an individual voice, refining a working process, considering methods for presentation/distribution of photographs, and reflecting on current issues in contemporary art. Required projects will involve the creation of a group portfolio as well as an individual portfolio. 3 credits.