De La Salle - College of St.Benilde Offers BA in Photography
Monday, January 22nd, 2007The DLS-CSB School of Design and Arts (SDA) will break new ground this year as it unveils three new programs: AB in Animation, AB in Digital Filmmaking and AB in Photography. The three new courses were conceptualized in line with the SDA’s thrust to “develop students who will produce creative and innovative design solutions.”
The SDA’s Multimedia Arts chair Mr. Ram Nolasco attested, “Prior to the introduction of these new programs, we had to find out which emerging fields piqued our students’ interest. The AB in Multimedia Arts program already has subjects focusing on the said fields but these three evidently deserved their own specialized areas of concentration.”
Certainly, the SDA faculty—particularly those who worked hard to set up the programs—are all enthusiastic about this milestone.
More Than Perfect Pictures
The AB in Photography degree, developed to elevate photography as “fine art,” aims to produce students who won’t just take great photos “In the AB in Photography program, we wouldn’t just teach students how to use a camera. We would want them to be able to execute intellectually challenging concepts through their photos. We want to develop photographers who are in tune with the developments of contemporary photography and with international trends,” said Mr. Julius Clar.
The SDA envisions AB in Photography as a program that would not only establish photography as a viable creative industry but likewise harness the power of the medium as an agent of social change.
The AB in Photography program—which takes three years to complete—will focus on aesthetics and the development of creative photography skills, as well as historical, theoretical and conceptual foundations. Professional, business and ethical practices will also be tackled.
During the students’ first year, they will enroll in General Education subjects. The curriculum will consist of Design Foundation courses in their second year. They’ll take up major subjects focusing on the theoretical and practical studies of photography in their third and final year. An internship will be offered prior to or during their last year.
Clar reiterated: “We would want to develop the students’ conceptual skills as much as their technical skills. They should take photos that give way to critical thinking. They should take photos that inspire people to ask questions. Their pictures should transcend mere imagery. After all, that is the purpose of art.”
Great Expectations
As the SDA gears up for the debut of their three latest offerings, Nolasco asserted, “We hope that these programs become very successful in two ways: that we churn out quality students and then boost their careers in their chosen industries. Also, we want to develop these programs in such a way that our country becomes a center of creativity in Asia through the SDA.”
Details:
http://www.dls-csb.edu.ph/default.asp?section=20&what=100094
