Tuesday, September 20, 2016
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Room 146, Robinson College of Liberal Arts Building
This series spotlights the innovative teaching strategies and methods employed by Jackson State University faculty. The teaching acumen of the presenters has been recognized by their deans, chairs, students and, sometimes, external actors. Professor Geil will give an engaging presentation followed by the lively give-and-take of questions and answers.
Professor Mark Geil
Department of Art, College of Liberal Arts
Photographing Democratically When Everyone Is A Photographer
If everyone is a photographer, what makes a “good” photograph? Increasingly, photography serves a fundamental and accessible form of expression in every dimension of life including education. Being able to make a strong, compelling photograph is more important than ever. At the same time, being able to read a photograph and, more broadly, being able to read imagery is integral to critical thinking. As a teacher of photographer, one of Professor Geil's most significant challenges is finding ways to radically change the way students already photograph in their daily lives.