Course Notes: TOPIC: THE POWER OF AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY. This is an Introductory course designed for the amateur photographer to develop one's personal vision and expand the understanding of technical and aesthetic possibilities of mobile photography. Through specific assignments and presentations from historical and contemporary photographic works and practices, students will explore the powerful possibilities of amateur photography using a mobile device. This course satisfies the Creative Expression core requirement.

Course Notes: TOPIC: LOOKING INTO ART. Come explore the imaginative realm. Looking into Art reveals deep interconnections between looking at, writing about, making, and curating art. Students will be given a list of several Portland art spaces including a large premier museum, a small eccentric collection, and a public mural art walk in a hip neighborhood to visit on their own or with classmates. Students will also make creative visual projects by using their own collected items and materials, and be immersed in short art reading, writing, and curating activities. The course is designed to build student confidence in their inherent creativity. It also emphasizes ¿reading¿ art in different environments and synthesizing observations in short expressive writing. These basic skills are useful for general public formats such as the internet and applicable across disciplines. Special requirements: Students must be able to travel to art spaces in the Portland area on their own or carpool with classmates. Venues are accessible by the city bus and walking. Required reading and videos will be made available on-line. Students will need to find or purchase small items such as a quart jar, matchbox, and basic art supplies such as magic markers and paint to complete their projects.