This class is a rigorous investigation of one's practice, process and production as a photographer and/or cultural producer. It's a production class with an emphasis on looking at one’s process (how you think through and develop ideas) as well as studio/ life practices and artistic production. We will read and discuss texts that encourage both artistic development and issues of personal voice. For example we will look at artist manifestos, statements and interviews as well as writings about the creative process and the business of being an artist. We will also study the methods of group and self critique. There are 3 main project objectives in the class, one is the thorough immersion into one's own work (with a consciousness around work habits), the other will be to focus and learn about art spaces and exhibitions in the Bay Area, and the last one will be a class collaboration in proposing, curating, promoting and hanging of at least one group show. Students will be expected to work on an ongoing body of work for the entire semester, as well as, as smaller assignments throughout to keep your creative energy moving.
- Instructor: Marcel Pardo Ariza