Some people believe that the darkroom would be easy to use but for many the process has been problematic. A majority of students have experienced the darkroom before, however those new to the chemicals and technology have been frustrated for the past lab days. Along with the new comers to the darkroom, all students have been frustrated trying to make their work perfecto. Everyone tonight was trying to complete their 5 work prints, 5 final prints, a 16 x 20 and postcard, all requirements due early tomorrow morning. It was a hectic night and motivation seemed to be running through our veins to complete our projects on time. Our place assignment was created through field trips to Ellis Island, DIA Beacon, West Village, MOMA, Bryant Park, ICP, Times Square, B&H, Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, Central Park, and Chinatown. After lab last night, we all greatly appreciated our free time. Our gracious PA's Sam & Travis let us use their Wii to play Wii Sport and Guitar Hero. Many of us discovered that Liz and Harry are awesome at Guitar Hero and Dylan, the more quiet one, beat all of his fellow peers at Wii tennis.
Although we have been living together for over a week, which feels like an eternity, there is still plenty to learn about each other.
For Now,
Edward
(Pictures coming soon)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
On the morning of July 21st a few fellow photographers and I (Kelly) were eating "the most important meal of the day" at our beloved Weinstien dining hall and pondering whether vegans eat bread because it contains yeast (this will all relate, keep reading!) I even went as far as to exclaim, "Is yeast an animal?"
And like yeast, our minds have been expanding here at Tisch, absorbing the knowledge of photography with a special spice of exploring the city.
It's been a week and a day since our photo family became an established group here at the 2008 Summer Program and I must say, we are exponentially THE BEST.
Our once bleak, boring dorm rooms have began to morph into our own personal home away from homes. We've settled in, learning not ever to be late, that the laundry room is unimaginably busy on Sundays, no many how many showers you take you'll sweat again once you step outside, watch where you walk and to expect the unexpected.
Like Chinese cuisine two nights in a row.
But nevertheless, that is city living.
This past weekend was full of firsts for the photo fam..
Our first film prints of the program
Our first sit down dinner together in Chinatown
Our first dance at NYU
(Which consisted of us walking into the 9th floor of the Tisch building, Photography and Imaging is on the 8th, to an explosion of theater kids dressed in outfits as outgoing as their personalities. For the majority of us photographers, we stuck together as "wall flowers" (although we are the coolest cats around this town), content to observe and for some, even snap a few shots.
It is inevitable that everyday we will attempt to exceed the weight limit of the elevator and at some point be scorched by the hot sun. Now, we have all seemed to have mastered the subway system which takes us to various locations for our current assignment: Place (Edward, our next blogger will be elaborating more)
On Sunday, we trekked by train (via DIA Beacon) a VERY modern art museum, including the works of Andy Warhol, a completely dark cellar illuminated by extremely still movies, and systemically created wall drawings. The reviews from our photography students were mixed but the train ride home was full of presents, ipods, sweat, sleepy faces, and smiles.
Already the experience has been unreal. Our days are full to the brim of excursions and producing our works of art thus, free time is critical. Here are a few videos + photos to depict what we've been up to.
Make Art not War :]
-Kelly & Iris
Chinatown
ONE (WO)MAN'S GARBAGE IS ANOTHER (WO)MAN'S
KICKIN' IT in the dorms
Ohhh Ryan..
Dorm Room Living
And like yeast, our minds have been expanding here at Tisch, absorbing the knowledge of photography with a special spice of exploring the city.
It's been a week and a day since our photo family became an established group here at the 2008 Summer Program and I must say, we are exponentially THE BEST.
Our once bleak, boring dorm rooms have began to morph into our own personal home away from homes. We've settled in, learning not ever to be late, that the laundry room is unimaginably busy on Sundays, no many how many showers you take you'll sweat again once you step outside, watch where you walk and to expect the unexpected.
Like Chinese cuisine two nights in a row.
But nevertheless, that is city living.
This past weekend was full of firsts for the photo fam..
Our first film prints of the program
Our first sit down dinner together in Chinatown
Our first dance at NYU
(Which consisted of us walking into the 9th floor of the Tisch building, Photography and Imaging is on the 8th, to an explosion of theater kids dressed in outfits as outgoing as their personalities. For the majority of us photographers, we stuck together as "wall flowers" (although we are the coolest cats around this town), content to observe and for some, even snap a few shots.
It is inevitable that everyday we will attempt to exceed the weight limit of the elevator and at some point be scorched by the hot sun. Now, we have all seemed to have mastered the subway system which takes us to various locations for our current assignment: Place (Edward, our next blogger will be elaborating more)
On Sunday, we trekked by train (via DIA Beacon) a VERY modern art museum, including the works of Andy Warhol, a completely dark cellar illuminated by extremely still movies, and systemically created wall drawings. The reviews from our photography students were mixed but the train ride home was full of presents, ipods, sweat, sleepy faces, and smiles.
Already the experience has been unreal. Our days are full to the brim of excursions and producing our works of art thus, free time is critical. Here are a few videos + photos to depict what we've been up to.
Make Art not War :]
-Kelly & Iris
Chinatown
ONE (WO)MAN'S GARBAGE IS ANOTHER (WO)MAN'S
KICKIN' IT in the dorms
Ohhh Ryan..
Dorm Room Living
Saturday, July 19, 2008
"I'm Melting"
Yesterday we enjoyed a trip to Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and the World Trade Center Site. It was a very hot, humid day but the students did a great job of pushing through the less than pleasant conditions to continue photographing! Can't wait to see all the great photos that come out. Here are a few images from the trip. - Lauren (TA)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Friday July 18 2008
It is 12:17 in the morning on Saturday July 19. We just returned from watching a broadway play, titled Passing Strange. The entire production was so well put together and even the students that were watching it for the second time were amazed with the show. This play was able to reach out and touch the lives of all of us as well as the the assistants and professors. I believe everyone would agree that this is a must see show that is fit for viewers of all backgrounds, ages, etc. Earlier in the day we had a research tour of Bobst Library, and then took the subway to Battery Park. From there we went to Liberty Island. For many of us it was the first time at the Statue of Liberty. Walking around the island I was amazed at all of the architectural detail built into and around the statue. Once everyone was completed taking pictures we took the ferry to Ellis Island. This was truly an experience for many of us because we have family that has passed through those very gates into the country that we call home today. We were able to spend about an hour and a half on Ellis Island taking pictures as well as researching family history. Following this trip we stopped in battery park to get ice cream and sit in the shade for slight relief from the brutal summer sun and then we were off to ground zero. Everyone in the group has different stories to tell relating to the events of that day, whether it is witnessing the towers from the school window or sitting at home watching it on the t.v. The group was able to see the future memorial plans for the sight and the actual construction that was taking place. This concluded a long afternoon which led back to the dorm for dinner and then off to see Passing Strange.
For now-Dylan
For now-Dylan
Thursday, July 17, 2008
"Get it right. Get it light. Get it tight."
Hello family, friends and strangers,
We are on the 4th working day of the Photo & Imaging HS summer program and already the days are busy as ever, in a good way. Today, of course, was no different. We spent most of our day inside the Tisch building experimenting with different photography aspects.
First, we looked at the work of several artists including Abelardo Morell and Vera Lutter who took incredible images using the technique of pin hole photography and just a little imagination. Then, we proceeded to make our own pin hole cameras. This was a particularly interesting project since it shows how a person can esentially make a camera out of almost any material. In our case, the objects people used ranged from small cans to large computer boxes. These objects all created very unique images on the photo paper depending on their shape and size. We also got to develop this paper in the dark room for the first time during this program.
The final lab aspect of the day consisted of learning how to cut and store our film properly. The TAs showed us how to make a contact sheet and print from our black and white negatives. We will implement this ourselves during lab time on Saturday.
Tonight, we watched a video about the history of Ellis Island, which we will get a chance to explore tomorrow. I think we are all really looking forward to this first full day field trip. Wish us luck and oportune photo moments! : D
Until later,
Chaska
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