Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 20
Angela Faris Belt, Luna Moth (detail)
Phil Borges, Kinesi 6, Mt. Nyiru, Kenya
Cary Peppermint & Leila Christine Nadir, Eclipse (detail)
July 4 - 8
July 4 - 8
July 4 - 8
Elements of Photography
Angela Faris Belt
Concept: Interested in a holistic approach to
photography? Through an intensive, hands-on
study, students learn to make images that really
express their artistic visions. Angela teaches
the elements of photographic language. By
applying the camera’s technical attributes—
like framing and composition, focus and depth
of field, shutter speeds and motion—students
learn to make images with more visual interest. We also explore special equipment that
expands the creative use of photography, taking our pictures to the next level.
Media & Techniques: Digital camera with manual exposure capabilities and tripod; optional
use of Lensbaby, neutral density and Polarizing
filters, pinhole lens cap and extension tubes;
and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 to import,
view and critique images.
Activities: Angela provides numerous image
examples with in-class and field demonstrations. We take daily field trips to shoot some of
Colorado’s most scenic locations near Anderson Ranch.
Faculty: Angela Faris Belt exhibits nationally
and abroad. She has received several prestigious grants and fellowships for both her fine
art work and contributions in photography
education. Professor of Photography at the
Art Institute of Colorado in Denver, Angela is
author of the textbook The Elements of Photography: Understanding and Creating Sophisticated Images (Focal Press, 2007).
www.angelafarisbelt.com
Tuition: $1145 / Studio Support Cost: $1345
Studio Fee: $50 Code: P0513 Enrollment Limit 12
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Nature 2.0: ethics and aesthetics
of digital landscapes
Phil Borges
Skill Level: I & II
18
Environmental Portraiture &
the Personal Project
970/923-3181
Cary Peppermint & Leila Christine Nadir
Skill Level: III & IV
Skill Level: II & III
Concept: The most important skill in visual
communication is understanding and focusing on the photographer’s intention: what is
the taker trying to say with his image? We
use environmental portraits and short biographies to draw attention to what we care about,
exploring topics through the personal stories
of the individuals involved. We investigate the
process of building a photographic project from
initial conception, to creation and distribution
(including exhibits, books and internet multimedia). Phil shares his experiences in developing a photo concept, finding financial partners
and distributing the final product.
Concept: In this workshop, Cary and Leila lead
artistic investigations into digital eco-art that
engages the physical landscapes surrounding Anderson Ranch Arts Center and the networked landscapes that technologically infuse
our global culture. Through both theory and
practice, we emphasize open source software for sustainable, creative solutions for
both physical and networked environments.
Students create hybrid new media works that
exist both online and off.
Media & Techniques: Digital photography,
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.
Activities: The week is divided among lectures, demonstrations, making and evaluating
environmental portraits, and class critiques.
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