photo in above header is a cropped portion of an Andre Kertesz photograph

You will find all the required handouts for class by clicking on the HOP HANDOUTS tab at top of page. It is your responsibility to download and print the pdf file formats.

For project sheets, please note that there will be no cyanotype printing available in the lab for this class at the present time.   Project choice will either be, pinhole camera, blog photo journal, written paper, or old photo investigation.

Please click on the HOP BLOG PROJECT INFO tab at top of page to find the detailed instructions for creating your photo journal blog devoted to a famous photographer you will select.

You will find the links for the video, THE GENIUS OF PHOTOGRAPHY on the CLASS VISUALS tab at top of page. which will be shown in 6 parts throughout the semester in class. –Some of these links are not working due to copyright issue on youtube.

Please click on the PRIMER ON PROCESSES tab which gives a short technical description for the various types of photographic processes and materials we will discuss during the semester. Print it out for your reference and study use.

Click on the UNDERSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHS tab and STUDENT WRITINGS PAGE MENU ON RIGHT SIDEBAR to see examples of student writings from in class writing exercises about significant photographs from The History of Photography.

Student Photo/Writings about master photographs from our review of The History of Photography will be added soon.

Any further questions regarding the HOP Blog projects, or anything else regarding class assignments or concerns, please email me at fotoprofessor at hotmail.com (need to spell it out to deter spammers)

Make sure you send me an email with your blog address as soon as you have everything set up, so I can monitor your progress throughout the semester and add you to my list of student blog links.

Hope you enjoy the course,

Regards,

Professor Jaimie Gordon

Photography Department   Laguardia Community College, Long Island City, NY