Instructions & Examples
Below are the assignments for this year’s course. Select each link for full assignment instructions and to view examples for each activity.
Nominate a Photo Icon
Select a photograph to nominate as a photo icon. How did your photograph influence the direction of photography? Why do you believe the photograph is “iconic?” What are the historical, cultural or technical effects of this image and why has it remained an important image over time?
Compare Photo Icons
Select two iconic photographs by Jewish photographers. Compare and contrast them, discussing why each is a strong visual representation of modern Jewish society and how each photographer’s personal background influences his/her work.
Create a Photo/Caption Combo
Submit your own photo to The Liberating Lens multimedia exhibition: one that you like, but isn’t immediately easy to decipher. Look at the picture for longer than usual, and write a brief caption inspired by Steiglitz’ reflections on his photos of clouds. What do you notice about your photo that you didn’t notice before? What do you feel?
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