Cuba – Photography and Cuban Culture (Closed)
Cuba
Dates
- Summer 1 Semester - May 12 - June 16, 2012
Application Deadline
- Summer 1 Semester - November 18, 2011
Description
Information Session: Nov. 8th at 6:00 pm in room 305 Ryder Hall.
Faculty: Andrea Raynor (a.raynor@neu.edu)
Description: Students will be enrolled in the Cuba Cultural History, a class with a focus on the culture, music and visual arts, while engaged in an intensive photographic program. There will be two photography classes offered; Photo Basics for Non-Majors and Photo Documentary for students who have taken Photo Basics previously. Photo Basics for Non Majors is open to the entire university. Students will cover current photographic software and digital camera usage. Weekly assignments that encourage engagement with the local culture will be assigned. A final portfolio is required for successful completion of the class. Documentary Photography is for advanced photography students who have taken Photo Basics previously. The class will be a term length photographic project that has students research local cultural outlets, make personal contacts and document there findings. A final portfolio is required for successful completion of the class.
Courses
- ARTD 2360 Photo Basics or Documentary Photography
- ARTE 4901 Cuba-Cultural History
A five week lecture and field study class for students enrolled in Photo-Basics for Non Majors or Documentary Photography. This class will focus on the cultural history of Cuba, particular attention will be paid to the visual arts, music and architecture. Class visits to local studios, walking architectural lectures and musical performance will be an integral part of the class. Students will be required to pick and specific area of research that is covered in class that will culminate in a written thesis.
Eligibility Requirements
All students will be interviewed prior to acceptance. A photographic portfolio is required for students interested in enrolling in the Documentary Photography class.
Application Procedure
- Online Faculty- Led application (application open 10/17 - 11/18)
- Upload one unofficial transcript
- Upload one copy of passport ID page
- Upload essay questions
- Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
Cost
$9,460 plus a possible accommodation charge.