Three spring semester photo related courses still have plenty of openings available and we are looking for a few more students to make sure they run. If you or a classmate still need to register - or if you have a Tyler friend looking for a class - please spread the word as soon as possible. All have undergraduate and graduate openings (please contact Byron directly for grad registration info). The classes are:
Photographic Lighting ART 3604 (CRN 41468) or 5604 (CRN 41469) with Sam Fritch, Fridays 9 - 2:30. At the core of any commercial or fine art photographer's practice is an in-depth understanding of lighting. This course is a thorough investigation of artificial lighting techniques (strobe and continuous) both in the studio and on location. Additional topics include advanced methods of exposure and the different approaches required in lighting for digital and film based images. A final portfolio is required. This course is repeatable for credit. This can be repeated for credit.
Photobooks: Making & Understanding ART 3610 (CRN 44840) or with Adjunct Professor Daniel Kraus. The course is scheduled for synchronous online sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 - 6:30pm. It is a new special topics course and qualifies as an elective in the major or a general studio elective.
Throughout photography’s history artists have used the photo-book to share their personal lives, shine a light on misconceptions, and immortalize their work. In this class students will craft their own photo-books while learning the history and contemporary issues on photo-books. Students will learn how to edit, sequence, title, and bind their own photography books using pictures or projects they’ve already conceptualized. Podcast assignments, photo-book reviews, lectures, video demonstrations, workshops, will round out the course.
Please reach out to Daniel via email with any questions: tug07230@temple.edu
Optics and Light ART 3610 CRN 41775 with Jessica Julius, MW 10:40 - 1:10
In this course, students will explore phenomena of optics and light through the use of glass. They will learn how to create optical objects such as water lenses and prisms, investigating how they transform and extend vision. Students will also learn how to create their own glass lenses and manipulate existing lenses. use of glass optics in distortion, reflection, image making, and installation will be explored and we will employ various light sources in combination with glass to make immersive environments. No glass experience is required for this course. It is a special topics course and qualifies as an elective in the major or a general studio elective.