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<\/a><\/p>\nAccepting applications for Fall ’22
\nThe program begins on September 15, 2022
\nAPPLY HERE<\/a><\/h3>\nAbout Through the Lens:<\/strong><\/p>\nIn recognition of the increasing urgency to address equity issues, and to give voice to underrepresented communities, St Mary\u2019s College of Maryland\u2019s Division of Inclusive Diversity, Equity, Access, and Accountability (IDEAA), and the Art and Art History Department, in a joint initiative with St Mary\u2019s County Arts Council, are launching a photography mentorship program called Through the Lens<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThis free-to-participate program is a hands-on learning opportunity for underrepresented\u00a0youths ages 16-18 (grades 10-12), led by St. Mary\u2019s College students. Participants will reflect on their communities and voice their concerns through photography, also known as the photovoice method. They will learn to master the use of professional photography equipment, the opportunity to display their works in an exhibition,\u00a0and a chance to earn 2 college\u00a0credits on the successful completion of the program.<\/p>\n
The photovoice method is a highly recognized participatory research method and a form of visual anthropology. College student mentors, under the guidance of St. Mary\u2019s College Assistant Professor of Photography Tristan Cai, design a set of lessons and photography prompts that foster critical consciousness and a sense of agency in our youths. Through choosing, discussing, and reflecting on the subjects of their photographs created in response to the prompts, our youths can be empowered and can come to a clearer understanding of the economic, social, psychological, and political forces that shape them. The pictures will teach, raise discourse, and foster understanding from the larger community. More importantly, photographs are easily understood and accessible to a wide range of audiences and the entire community through our public gallery and online exhibitions.<\/p>\n
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\nImage above by mentor Taj Reed
\n<\/em><\/p>\nThrough The Lens is a program for underrepresented youths including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- First-generation college students<\/li>\n
- Students eligible to receive Pell Grants and Pell Grant recipients<\/li>\n
- Ethnic minorities and students from diverse backgrounds<\/li>\n
- Students with disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Program Objectives for high school participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Empowerment in telling stories of their own communities<\/li>\n
- Build self-confidence through creative expression<\/li>\n
- Provides skill training in using professional camera and lighting equipment<\/li>\n
- Increase accessibility to entry-level jobs and\/or further education in the arts<\/li>\n
- Incentive to continue with college education with college-level credits awarded on successful completion of this program.\u00a0 Credits for this program will be awarded only if students subsequently enroll as a regular degree-seeking student at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland. For students seeking a degree at another institution, fees will apply for the registration and transfer of credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Participants will learn about:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Stories and tactics behind pictures<\/li>\n
- Ethics and photography<\/li>\n
- Photography lighting<\/li>\n
- Creating a story with pictures<\/li>\n
- Issue mapping through photovoice<\/li>\n
- Presentation methods: online and in exhibitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sample Schedule:<\/strong>
\nOnce a week 2 hours meeting with mentors, Thursday, 4 p.m.- 6.00 p.m, at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland. Complimentary transportation service will be provided for participants as needed. Participants should expect additional work outside of meeting time, in shooting, reading and reviewing works of other artists. Professor Cai will be supervising the mentors and providing pedagogical and exhibition guidance throughout the project.<\/p>\n\n- Week 1\u2013 Introductory meeting, pairing of mentors and mentees, slideshow presentation: Telling Stories through Photography<\/li>\n
- Week 2\u2013 Camera handling and photography basics, photo walk in Great Mills community<\/li>\n
- Week 3\u00a0\u2013 Photography basics II, photo walk in Great Mills community<\/li>\n
- Week 4\u2013 Digital image editing with Adobe Photoshop and Bridge<\/li>\n
- Week 5\u00a0\u2013 Sharing of photos and review by participants<\/li>\n
- Week 6 \u2013 Photography as Witness Presentation
\nBreakup- Brainstorming and researching project idea<\/li>\n - Weeks 7 to 10 – Shoot for project<\/li>\n
- Week 11\u00a0\u2013 Editing and sequencing<\/li>\n
- Week 12 \u2013 Digital image editing<\/li>\n
- Week 13 \u2013\u00a0Participants continue shooting for the project<\/li>\n
- Week 14 \u2013 Final review and editing for exhibition<\/li>\n
- December \u201821\u00a0Exhibition printing and installation<\/li>\n
- December \u2013 January\u00a0Exhibition opens to the public, panel discussion event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For inquiries or questions please contact Kelsey Bush, krbush@smcm.edu<\/p>\n
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In recognition of the increasing urgency to address equity issues, and to give voice to underrepresented communities, St Mary\u2019s College of Maryland\u2019s Division of Inclusive Diversity, Equity, Access, and Accountability (IDEAA), and the Art and Art History Department, in a joint initiative with St Mary\u2019s County Arts Council, are launching a photography mentorship program called Through the Lens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This free-to-participate program is a hands-on learning opportunity for underrepresented\u00a0youths ages 16-18 (grades 10-12), led by St. Mary\u2019s College students. Participants will reflect on their communities and voice their concerns through photography, also known as the photovoice method. They will learn to master the use of professional photography equipment, the opportunity to display their works in an exhibition,\u00a0and a chance to earn 2 college\u00a0credits on the successful completion of the program.<\/p>\n The photovoice method is a highly recognized participatory research method and a form of visual anthropology. College student mentors, under the guidance of St. Mary\u2019s College Assistant Professor of Photography Tristan Cai, design a set of lessons and photography prompts that foster critical consciousness and a sense of agency in our youths. Through choosing, discussing, and reflecting on the subjects of their photographs created in response to the prompts, our youths can be empowered and can come to a clearer understanding of the economic, social, psychological, and political forces that shape them. The pictures will teach, raise discourse, and foster understanding from the larger community. More importantly, photographs are easily understood and accessible to a wide range of audiences and the entire community through our public gallery and online exhibitions.<\/p>\n Through The Lens is a program for underrepresented youths including:<\/strong><\/p>\n Program Objectives for high school participants<\/strong><\/p>\n Participants will learn about:<\/strong><\/p>\n Sample Schedule:<\/strong> For inquiries or questions please contact Kelsey Bush, krbush@smcm.edu<\/p>\n Through the Lens Youth Community Photography Project Accepting applications for Fall ’22 The program begins on September 15, 2022 APPLY HERE About Through the Lens: In recognition of the increasing urgency to address equity issues, and to give voice to underrepresented communities, St Mary\u2019s College of Maryland\u2019s Division of Inclusive Diversity, Equity, Access, and Accountability Find out more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":245,"featured_media":412,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-391","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"entry"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/245"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=391"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":410,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/391\/revisions\/410"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/inclusive-diversity-equity-access-accountability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nImage above by mentor Taj Reed
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\nOnce a week 2 hours meeting with mentors, Thursday, 4 p.m.- 6.00 p.m, at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland. Complimentary transportation service will be provided for participants as needed. Participants should expect additional work outside of meeting time, in shooting, reading and reviewing works of other artists. Professor Cai will be supervising the mentors and providing pedagogical and exhibition guidance throughout the project.<\/p>\n\n
\nBreakup- Brainstorming and researching project idea<\/li>\n<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"