120 GENRE 2: STILL LIFE

For centuries the deceptively simple yet classical "still life" genre has been used as a point of departure in a visual artistʼs development. Here students are introduced to studio equipment and studio workflow, basic studio lighting techniques, and a variety of approaches to still life photography. Students learn the importance of pre-visualization, planning, and conceptual development. The still life focus will also introduce students to the basic knowledge of visual fine art still life history. Consideration will be placed on the use of props, and editorial content. Students will continue the development of their printmaking techniques in the darkroom, and produce and present a series of still life silver gelatin photographic prints. This class concludes with a group critique of the student’s still life work.

Learning Component:
Classroom lecture
Student independent research
Student seminar, instructor guided
Instructor supervised lab (studio and darkroom)
Non-instructor supervised lab (studio and darkroom)

Student Evaluation Elements: 
History and Theory of Photography Component 10%
Film Development and Printmaking Techniques Component 10%
Studio & Lighting Component 15%
Digital Post Production Component 10%
Quiz 5%
Project, Research, and Critical Assessment Component 50%
Total 100%