The camera has increasingly become an extension of the photographer, as contemporary artists draw inspiration from their personal lives, and the private chambers of the bedroom. From Laura Letinsky's romantic documentation of couples to Ryan McGinley's subversive downtown sexuality and Nan Goldin's and Sophie Calle's depictions of the darker side of love, this course will explore the role of photography as a conduit to the expression of sexuality, love and romance. Students will be encouraged to use their photographic practice to open a line of inquiry into their own private lives, and express a deep part of their personal experience. This course will not take place in a studio setting. Class time will be devoted to lecture, discussion and critique.
NOTE: Please bring samples of your work to the first session.