A study of two artists : implications for curriculum in photography /
This research was undertaken as a response to changes in the
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | This research was undertaken as a response to changes in the underlying technology in the domains of photography and visual communication. The proliferation of powerful and easy-to-use computers coupled with the advent of inexpensive image manipulation software has made the process of image capture, manipulation and output accessible to greater numbers of people working in the visual fields. These events have initiated a recent trend toward visual innovation and away from the complex technological interactions which characterized much of the craft of photography prior to this time. This has further caused a renewed call to preparatory educational institutions for creative individuals in all photographic and related visual communication fields. In order to suggest modifications to the existing post-secondary photographic curriculum that will in turn achieve greater emphasis on the development of creativity and creative skills, this research undertook an in-depth examination of the creative lives of two successful twentieth century photographers, Edward Weston and Ansel Adams. After identifying the major events in their lives, those influences and personality characteristics that contributed to their creative development were highlighted. These major contributors were then compared to those derived by the study of creative architects reported by Donald MacKinnon in 1961. Those factors which were found to be consistent with the MacKinnon study were then extracted. Finally, these contributing factors were used in establishing implications for changing the present structure of curriculum for the preparation of creative professional photographers. These final implications took the form of suggested goals, new course offerings, general course sequencing, and suggestions for adaptation of instructional methodology. Areas of interest for further research were discussed. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Educational Curriculum and Instruction". |
| Physical Description: | xiv, 246 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |