Digital Photography "art of techno-ecology"
Digital Photography "art of techno-ecology"
The "art of techno-ecology" entails the study of photography and visual narrative composition applied to ecology. Students are guided through the basic introduction and history to narrative photography. Students are engaged with a discussion on environmental and ecological ethics, then encouraged to create narrative compositions, we call "techno-ecology"
Left: Digital Narrative from a Student in Digital Photography 2009.
Right: Student taking photos at Caribou Ranch 2009.
Participants will explore the theory and practice of:
- Visual narrative techniques
- Camera basics (white-balance, image size/quality, camera function),
- Photo editing, manipulation, and effects
- Narrative planning, story-boarding
- Advanced camera techniques/effects (macro, sepia, timer, tripods).
- Political Art, media
- Printing/exporting techniques
- Final portfolios
- Building an art show
**Digital exhibition for parents and guardians.
Phase 2: Practical Experience: Eco Art collaboration
Students will work individually and in groups to complete two of three projects.
- Each student will create a digital narrative on the subject of ecology and human impacts on the environment.
- Students will choose one group project to collaborate in.
- Group 1: Invitation to Photo Show
- Group 2: Digital Photo Show Creation
Phase 3: Finishing Process and Perspectives
An evaluation and feedback session will be held so participants can have an opportunity to improve in the future with regards to technique, skill, or style. A final gallery showing of student art will be shown at the end of the workshop.
