Creative+Media

Initially this course focuses on photography and writing, beginning with exercises in how to “read” an image and continuing with a curriculum provided by the Literacy through Photography program of Fotofest in Houston. Completing projects that combine photography and personal essays, students address the themes of “self,” “family,” “community,” and “dreams,” culminating in a public display of their work. Throughout the course, students explore the relationship between image and word, design, and collage. Weekly photoblogging is included as part of the course. A one-semester credit, this course counts towards **the fine arts requirement.

Assessments:** Word-Image Assignment (in Word) Photoblogs Glogs Collages: hand assignment, self-portrait, family action portrait, community (series), dreams (multiple format options) Fotofence Submission Self-critiques


 * Reflection (June 2010):** This course is a powerful venue for students to rediscover creative approaches to self-expression. Students enjoy the freedom to "play" as well as benefit from the purposeful self-reflection that is central to the course. Continue to use self-critiques, but vary these by quarter. Perhaps cut one of the LTP lessons (family?) and allow room for more creative writing projects or other adaptions of the curriculum. Try to eliminate some of the repetition of the lessons, which were not really meant to build on one another and which often repeat the same content and skills. Identify the key areas of learning for each assignment (for example, exploring the nature of the series with the community project).