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The Informed Photographer

X101.1 (2 semester units in Architecture)

Develop a personal photographic vision informed by the past history of photography through in-depth studies of important photographs, ranging in time from historical to contemporary. Subject, stylistic choices, the intention of the photographers, the photographer’s own words, the context of the time in which the photograph was taken, and the influences of art movements are all considered. Weekly assignments mirror the ideas and intentions of the photograph studied to reveal the relationship between subject, style, and intent; develop personal ideas; and examine your own formal choices when shooting and printing. Any camera format is possible. Color or black-and-white digital prints are acceptable for assignments.

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Tues. June 16, San Francisco

BARBARA THOMPSON, M.F.A., has worked as both a fine art and commercial photographer. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and she received the SFMOMA photography SECA award.

Revised class schedule in red.

• 10 meetings
• June 16 to Aug. 18: Tues., 6-9 pm
• San Francisco: Room 218, Art and Design Center, 95 Third St.
• $495 (EDP 015586)

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