LBCC PCC Campus Artist Lecture Series

 

Hello, I am giving an artist lecture on my work May 5th. 

Student Work is in the case outside of K-117! Check it out.

Your Student Work is in the case outside of K-117! Check it out.

Guest Art Lecturer Aaron Giesel, 04/08/2014.

We had the pleasure of having Southern California based visual artist Aaron Giesel come talk about his photographic and installation work last night. He has his BFA from Art Center, and his MFA from Cal State Long Beach. I sincerely hope you were inspired by his process, and this will help your work grow as artists as well.

His website: http://aarongiesel.com/

Project #3 assigned, due April 15th.

 Project #3

Interior photographs and nighttime photography

Working in low light environments

1. Using your understanding of camera function (F-stop, ISO and shutter speed) you now know how to work in low light situations. Use a tripod to stabilize your camera and photography both inside (anytime) and outside (nighttime). For this assignment, it is okay if you have a human subject. Pay attention to how you are using your camera in low light situations technically, how to create or capturing movement, creating mood using available light, and your intent in creating these images. 2 of these 4 photographs need to show the capturing of movement with a slow shutter speed.
   
   I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY UNINENTIONAL CAMERA SHAKE FROM POOR CAMERA STABILIZATION.
   
   What to bring on critique day: A total of 4 photographs. 2 photographs of interior, and 2 photographs of nighttime exterior photographs (they can relate to each other, or contrast each other). 2 of these 4 photographs should be capturing movement, so that you understand how shutter speed and ISO works together. All images need to be 8x10 inches or larger (you may want to select 8x12 inches with your printer for crop factor).
   Grading will be reviewing your understanding of creating images in low light situations, camera stabilization, focus, composition, content, execution of idea and class participation.
   Helpful tips: Your ISO should be over 400 for interior and 800 for nighttime. Your F-stop should be around 2.8 or 4 (open wide for maximum amount of light). Your shutter speed should be selected by you, and understand that the longer it is open the more movement it can capture in front of it for ghost-like images. 
   
   
   Due April 15th.  

Essay Assignment, Due April 29th.

Essay Assignment

During this course, you will need to write one 2 page essay on a photographer that you find interesting. I suggest going to a museum, gallery, or even your local library to find and research a photographer.

In this paper, discuss at least 3 pieces of their work and using the techniques you learned in our critiques – decode and pick it apart.

Must be typed in Times New Roman pt 12 font, with 1 inch margins. Make sure to staple your assignment. MLA format preferred. Work cited can be done as footnotes, or included within the paper in parenthesis.

Due at the beginning of class on April 29th.

Interactive Assignment: Bring in 1 image you find interesting that depicts an interior or nighttime photograph.

Interactive Assignment: Bring in 1 image you find interesting that depicts an interior or nighttime photograph.