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Mayumi Lake

Senior Lecturer

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Bio

Education: BFA, 1997 & MFA, 2000, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Exhibitions: Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago; DePaul Art Museum, Chicago; Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City; Chicago Artists Collation, Chicago; Miyako Yoshinaga Gallery, NYC; Setouchi Triennale, Takamatsu; Epiphany Center for the Arts, Chicago; Arts Club of Chicago, Chicago, Riverside Art Center, Riverside; Carrie Secrist Gallery, Chicago. Publications: Poo-chi, Nazraeri Press; Ex Post Facto, Nazraeli Press. Awards: Illinois Art Council Fellowship, Illinois Art Council Agency; Individual Artist Grant, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events; Chicago Artist Collation; Center Program, Hyde Park Art Center ; Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture; Bolt & Hatch Residencies. Collections: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Meta, Chicago; City of Chicago; Asia Society, New York; Joy of Giving Something Foundation, New York; Video Art World, Barcelona; Museum of Sex, New York; Joan Flasch Artists’ Book Collection, Chicago.

 

Courses

Title Department Catalog Term

Description

Light is a powerful tool for creative control. In this course, students learn to observe, measure, and manipulate light to enhance their photographic work. Through hands-on practice, they explore the interplay of natural, ambient, and artificial light sources¿including on-camera and hand-held flash¿within existing conditions. By understanding metering and light mixing techniques, students gain the skills to shape mood, depth, and atmosphere in their images. This course provides a strong foundation in lighting, equipping students with practical techniques to elevate their work with confidence and precision.

Class Number

1580

Credits

3

Description

Class objectives are to provide students with an opportunity to work through the process of concept development, pre-production, fashion Styling, hair & markup, set design, location scouting, studio & natural lighting techniques, digital post production, and how to capture the essence of the fashion theme through tested photography techniques. Garment silhouette, cut & construction, color, pattern and texture are key elements given consideration to clearly communicate the fashion design idea using the most up-to-date and effective photographic techniques. Editorial Photography themes are used in collaboration with Fashion students¿ garments and class photo shoots are used throughout the Fashion Department¿s annal award-winning ¿the Book¿ publication. Visits to professional fashion photographer studios, exhibition visits, and in-class lectures give students additional opportunities to discuss create and technical topics being used today in fashion photography. Application is required for consideration.

Class Number

1529

Credits

3

Description

The objective of the proposed class is to give students the opportunity to understand the process of concept development, introduce pre-production, styling, set considerations, lighting, post production and how best to capture the essence of the fashion idea through photography. Garment silhouette, cut & construction, color and texture are considered to best convey the design idea through the most appropriate and effective photographic techniques. An editorial approach is used in the book to stimulate and communicate their fashion sense to the viewer and to tell a fashion story.

Class Number

1380

Credits

3