PHO 226 — PHO-226. Portfolio Preparation. 3 Credits
LECT 30 hrs LAB 45 hrs During this intensive studio course, students will conceptualize, create, and exhibit their thesis project. The thesis projects will exhibit mastery of photographic skills acquired during students' course of study in the Photography Technology Program. Through a series of in-class exercises, students will perfect all steps of a creative process: from an initial concept to final exhibition. The studio part of the course will reinforce theoretical knowledge and will focus on the execution of the thesis project. During regular critiques, students will be encouraged to shape their projects in a way that is both personal and relatable for its connection to the world at large. To execute their thesis project, students can use any medium and technique - from large format to point-and-shoot camera, from black and white to color, from analog to digital, from still images to video, from sculptural works to sound etc. as long as the medium complements the project. In addition to creating the thesis project, students will master their writing and presentation skills. Through a series of drafts and critiques, students will write their artist statement that will support the thesis project. At the end of the semester, students will present the final portfolio and the artist statement to the portfolio committee. This course should be taken in the student's last semester. Prerequisites: PHO-216 Corequisites: PHO-227 Additional Fees: Course fee applies.
Prerequisites: PHO 216