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James Baroz

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James Baroz (he/him) is a visual artist whose work engages with relational archives and the world's natural laws of physics to examine how phenomena and curiosity intersect, developing methodologies that deepen our sensitivity to the world around us. He holds a BA in Photography from Columbia College Chicago (2022) and an MFA in Photography from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2025). At SAIC, he was recently awarded the James Weinstein Memorial Fellowship.

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This foundational course introduces students to photography as a tool for creative expression and critical inquiry. Through hands-on assignments, students develop technical skills in camera operation, composition, and digital printing while exploring photography¿s evolving nature and impact on perception. Readings, screenings, and discussions provide a critical framework for analyzing images¿both personal and cultural. Emphasizing both conceptual growth and practical application, the course encourages experimentation across genres and prepares students for advanced photographic study. Required for all subsequent photo courses.

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1573

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3