Victoria Crayhon

Introduction to photo process printmaking. Explore pinhole photography and the graphic means of reproducing photographs in printmaking. Print alternative 19th century photographic processes such as cyanotype and Van Dyke Brown, and 20th century photopolymer intaglio and digital letterpress using transparencies, both analog and digital. Students will examine the relationship of photography, the artist¿s book, and the portfolio, as a work of art and as an alternative means of exhibition and dissemination.

Survey, through lecture and audio-visual presentation of the development of technical and aesthetic concerns in photography, film, and video from their origins to the present. Special attention will be paid to the impact of historic events on the aesthetic considerations of the day. This course is open to any student of the university.

Digital video for art and design. Digital video production methods and techniques for creative, communicative and aesthetic purposes. This class examines preproduction, production and post-production processes for narrative art/design and experimental time-based storytelling. Students learn and reinforce skills for planning, shooting, and editing video with contemporary digital video cameras, lighting, sound equipment and computer software. Conceptual development, display methods and exhibition opportunities will be emphasized.

Creation of self-published Photo Book.  Students gain skill sets within the fields of Photography and Design using industry standard software.

Development of thesis project in photo or video, culminating in a thesis exhibition.