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Robert Clarke-Davis

Associate Professor

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Bio

Associate Professor, Photography (1990). BA, 1974, Beloit College; MA, 1982, University of London, Goldsmiths' College, School of Art and Design. Exhibitions: Cleveland Museum of Art; Milwaukee Art Museum; Wuk Kunsthalle, Vienna; Magyar Fotogr'fiai M'zeum Kesckem't, Hungary. Gros Morne National Park Discovery Centre Woody Point NL. Publication: Pinhole Journal. Collections: Cleveland Museum of Art; Fine Arts Library, Indiana University, IN; Impressions Gallery, North Yorkshire; The Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador. Awards: Purchase Award, Impressions Gallery; Pouch Cove Foundation Visual Artists Residency Parks Canada/Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador Art in the Park Residency, Gros Morne NL. Represented by James Baird Gallery.

 

Courses

Title Department Catalog Term

Description

This course explores the techniques and aesthetics of black and white photography, from exposure to final prints. Students will develop skills in analog darkroom and inkjet printing, contrast control, lighting techniques, and the impact of scale, paper, and film choices. Hands-on projects and darkroom experimentation will deepen technical abilities and creative expression. An adjustable film camera is required.

Class Number

1529

Credits

3

Description

This course explores the techniques and aesthetics of black and white photography, from exposure to final prints. Students will develop skills in analog darkroom and inkjet printing, contrast control, lighting techniques, and the impact of scale, paper, and film choices. Hands-on projects and darkroom experimentation will deepen technical abilities and creative expression. An adjustable film camera is required.

Class Number

1705

Credits

3

Description

The class will address the photographic book. We will investigate the numerous styles and how it influences meaning. We will question the limits of books where photography will be the main emphasis. This is not a class that will be primarily on structure we will not be making books beyond the most basic level. The quality and traits of print on demand publishing and visit with local publishers and editors will be arranged. We will almost live in the Joan Flash Artists' Book Collection. The main text will be the Structure of the Visual Book by Keith Smith. Among courses that would work well in conjunction are: Structuring/Sequencing/Series and Artist Books.

Class Number

1711

Credits

3

Description

The class will address the photographic book. We will investigate the numerous styles and how it influences meaning. We will question the limits of books where photography will be the main emphasis. This is not a class that will be primarily on structure we will not be making books beyond the most basic level. The quality and traits of print on demand publishing and visit with local publishers and editors will be arranged. We will almost live in the Joan Flash Artists' Book Collection. The main text will be the Structure of the Visual Book by Keith Smith. Among courses that would work well in conjunction are: Structuring/Sequencing/Series and Artist Books.

Class Number

1549

Credits

3