Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0153 - Community, Photo, Storytelling

Spring
2014
1
4.00
Sarah Mandle
09:00AM-11:50AM T;04:00PM-06:00PM M
Hampshire College
313690
Jerome Liebling Center 131;
sbmHA@hampshire.edu
"Remembering is an ethical act," wrote Susan Sontag. Photography's history is rich with diverse theories and practices of community engagement and documentation; in this class students will contribute their own approach. Throughout the semester students will work closely with older members of the Amherst community, photographing together, participating in group critiques and exploring photography's ability to communicate. As a class we will study the array of historical and contemporary artists who intertwine social involvement with artistic detachment and students will be required to write extensively and produce art in response to their experiences. In addition, students will curate their narratives and the class photographs into a final exhibition. Prior photography experience is recommended but not required; it is required that students be able to listen empathetically and work well independently.
Arts, Design, and Media Multiple Cultural Perspectives Independent Work Field Trip. In this course, students are expected to spend at least 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.