Description

At the end of the program, students will gain an introductory understanding of the theoretical aspects of photography, exploring epistemology, value theory, media theory, and discursivity which is aimed at anchoring a deeper appreciation and discussion of photography. - Material History - Epistemology Basics - Semiotics Part 1 - Semiotics Part 2 - Value Theory Basics + Phenomenology - Media Theory / Communication Theory - Discursivity + Post-Structuralism + Language Games Course readings and references will be provided. -------------------- About the Facilitator: Originally trained as a photojournalist, Antonni Cuesta started photography with a focus on reportage and documentary storytelling. Over time, he expanded his portfolio to include a variety of commercial and editorial assignments for publications, as well as commissioned photography projects for private clients and agencies. He has also participated in several art exhibits, working with both photography and mixed media. He has shown at Silverlens Gallery, Modeka, Visual Pond, ArtFairPH, and FotomotoPH. He has given talks and seminars to photographers, filmmakers, and creatives, both students and professionals alike, engaging them in discourse, bridging concept, the creative process, art, and technology. Toni is a former Head of the Imaging Group (Camera and Imaging Devices) of Canon Marketing Phils. Inc. He finished Communication Arts from De La Salle University and took up his MBA at the Ateneo De Manila Graduate School of Business. He is currently a freelance creative and Senior Professional Faculty at the School of New Media Arts, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde AB Photography Program where he teaches Business and Photography Theory. He runs a passion project called Photography Chismis PH which is dedicated to promoting meaningful conversations about Photography in the Philippines.