Portrait and Identity: The Long Term Project

MPPH232-01/NC00232-01

Capturing a powerful portrait goes well beyond the press of a button. In this class, we will explore all aspects of portraiture and delve in to the process of creating a long term project involving portraiture. Participants will learn attention to detail, postures and expressions, approaching potential subjects, establishing trust and developing a relationship. Discussions include working through the entire process and all of the details of creating a great and honest portrait, and working with people. Other topics are how to frame your image, how to observe moments in between moments, body language, expressions, relationship to the environment: natural light, texture, location, background, and the importance of the gaze.

The course will focus on working within the context of a long term project and toward creating a cohesive body of work. The group will look at iconic portraits and the work of well-known artists and discuss the relationship of the photographer to the subject throughout the entire process.

$650
Noncredit

$762.50
Undergrad