The Working-Portfolio: A 5 Week Portfolio Development Class
Unlock the full potential of your photography skills with "The Working-Portfolio" a dynamic 5-week hybrid/in-studio class designed for intermediate to advanced photographers. Explore the art of editing, printing, and curating your work for public view, and discover how to create a compelling body of work that captivates both gallery curators and small publications. Immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where artists engage in vibrant constructive critiques, providing valuable feedback to one another.
Prepare to dive into a range of skills and topics, including sequencing and editing a series of images for publication or 'zines. Explore the art of presenting your original photographs in gallery exhibitions while pushing the boundaries of creativity through site-specific installations and non-traditional forms. Learn the art of digital portfolio development and harness the power of social media platforms to showcase your work in a more impactful way possible.
Prerequisite Homework (to be brought to the 1st class meeting):
- Share 2-3 examples of photographers or photographs that inspire your current practice.
- Bring 5-10 images from your own portfolio to share with the group.
- Each artist will have 5-8 minutes to present and discuss their homework images.
Join us for "The Working-Portfolio" as we refine your craft and cultivate a deeper understanding of presenting your images to the world. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your artistic horizons and connect with a community of passionate photographers.
Schedule:
This is a weekly class that meets on Tuesday at Contact Photo unless otherwise specified.
8/21 (2.5 hr class, at Contact Photo): Class Introductions & sharing inspirational photographers/ individual portfolio work.
8/28 (2.5 hr class, In-Studio): Printing & Sequencing for exhibition, + group critique.
9/4 (2.5 hr class, In-Studio): Printing & Sequencing for books & ephemera, + open-studio, + group critique
9/11 (1 hr. class, CLASS MEETS ON-LINE): Presenting the digital portfolio, + group critique.
9/18 (1.5 hr class, In-Studio): Final Group Critique + celebrating our work.
About the Instructor:
Jaizi Abedania is a lens-based, mixed-media performance artist exploring intersecting concepts of identity, history, and migration through personal narrative. She has exhibited, taught, and practiced in San Francisco, New York, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Seattle, supporting artists and programs promoting accessibility to the arts. Jaizi has been teaching mixed-media art at the Brooklyn Museum since 2018 and has also served as a Teaching Artist at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. She has years of experience teaching traditional and after-school art in historically under-represented communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently, she is a professor of the arts at Adelphi University, Long Island, NY, teaching photography and digital imaging.
Jaizi holds an MFA in Photography, Video, and Related Media from the School of Visual Arts, NY; a Credential in Art Education from Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, CA; and a BS in Comprehensive Design from the University of California, Davis. Her photo and video works have been exhibited at Flatiron Gallery (Chelsea NY), Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle WA), Adelphi University, and Brooklyn Museum. Her other interests include live music performance, sound recording & production, mixed-media installation, and skateboarding.
What You'll Need: Small work prints and a laptop.
Tuition: $499. Maximum of 10 students.
Early Bird Promo: 20% off if you sign up before August 15th.
Use code SUMMERPORTFOLIO at checkout.
Minimum 50% enrollment is required to conduct the class. Class and schedule are subject to change.
Recommended Supplemental Class: Tackling Artist Residency and Grants.