Establish a disciplined individual creative practice where conceptual intent is aligned with formal choices. Develop a personal voice through a rigorous practice rooted in research, writing, and an expansive understanding of the photographic medium.
Situate work within a historic and contemporary artistic and social context. Consider the language of photography as a tool for social justice and cultural analysis, and examine the ethics and personal responsibility that comes with using a camera.
Move fluidly between digital and analog photographic practices, embrace a multitude of approaches, or use photography to engage in a dialog with other media.
Develop robust technical skill sets in capture, editing and presentation that are aligned with industry standards in both commercial and fine art fields of photography.
Produce and showcase work in a portfolio format: in a sequenced series, online, in print form, and accompanied by a clear project statement. Explore formats, platforms and strategies to reach target audiences.
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