TechArts: Everyone Is An Artist
April 2009


Introduction

     TechArts began as an art installation in 1995, as a way to showcase the artistic talents of the students, faculty, and staff of New England Tech and share them with the rest of the college community. The concept of TechArts resurfaced in the Spring of 2004 when a committee of faculty and administrative staff members became fully committed to keeping this tradition alive as an annual event.
     Art now has a permanent place in the Library. Exhibits are changed quarterly, with a mix of works from the expanding number of arts-related courses that are now part of the curriculum. Occasionally, works are donated to the Library and have become part of our permanent collection. This online exhibit catalog provides a sense of the art entrusted to us for the next few weeks.
     I would like to thank Cindy Pankiewicz (Catalog Librarian) and Grayce Moorehead (Web Content Manager) for thier artistic sensibilities and assistance with organizing, arranging, and hanging the art works throughout the Library.
     We invite everyone to come in and enjoy the art for the Spring Quarter and to appreciate the creativity and imagination of the artists who are part of our college community.

Sharon Charette
Exhibit Curator


Students

Leroy Abrahamson | Micai Brangman | Donald (D.J.) Cabral | Brian Fernandes | Jarred Galetti | Tiffany Goon | Seth Harper | Travis Heath | Phillip Henault | Dana Hill | Cory Hosford | Michael Iafrati | Chris Kezar | Tim Lemieux | Guy Leonard | Jesse Lowell | Sean Mattson | Tom McDonald | David McLellan | Tami Myers | Yesika Ortega | Elise Prypaert | Andrew Pueschner | Danielle Rezendes | Efrain Rivera-Olan | Katie Roach | Brian Robillard | Rene Sandoval | Bobbie Sicaju | Kenrick Smith | Nicholas Somers | Diego Tecun | Victor Thorne | Heriberto Valera | Terrance Wilson | Dina Wood

Faculty

Jessica Archer | Jim Graves | Jennifer Hurley | Ron Potvin


Staff

Philip Parsons | Ellyn Scott | William H. Strand | Webster Terhune


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Students

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Leroy Abrahamson
Student (Electrical Technology)
The Art
Powerful
Leroy Abrahamson, Powerful
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Micai Brangman
Student (Electronics Engineering Technology)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Micai Brangman -- Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5 " W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Donald (D.J.) Cabral
Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology)
The Art
Seaman
Donald Cabral,
Medium: Conte Crayon
Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W
Description: A man who loves the sea and is slowly becoming out of touch with land dwellers. (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier)
Location: Reference Room

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Brian Fernandes
Student (Automotive Technology)
The Art
Still Life
Brian Fernandes
Medium: Charcoal
Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W
Description: Objects on table with drape laid across, side lit with shadows (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier)
Location: Reference Room

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Jarred Galetti
Student (Electronics Engineering Technology, AS)
The Art
Negative
Jarred Galetti, Negative
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level
Persuasive
Jarred Galetti, Pursuasive
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Tiffany Goon
Student (Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology)
The Art
Organized
Tiffany Goon, Organized
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description:(AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Seth Harper
Student (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology, AS)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Seth Harper, Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5 " W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Travis Heath
Student (Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology)
The Art
Patient
Travis Heath, Patient
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Phillip Henault
Student (Mechanical Engineering Technology, AS)
The Art
Coordinated
Phillip Henault, Coordinated
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level
Honest
Phillip Henault, Honest
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level
   

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Dana Hill
Student (Information Technology)
The Art
In Memory of Mojo
Dana Hill, In Memory of Mojo
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 8.5" H X 11" W
Description: Photo of my (late) pet.
Location: Upper Level Hallway
Lilacs
Dana Hill, Lilacs
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 18" H X 14" W
Description: Lilacs painting was my first attempt at painting
Location: Stairway

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Cory Hosford
Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology)
The Art
Apples
Cory Hosford -- Apples
Medium: Charcoal
Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W
Description: (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier)
Location: Reference Room

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Michael Iafrati
Student (Construction Management Technology)
The Art
Study After "Portrait of Jacob Matham as a Boy of Thirteen" by Hendrick Goltzius
Michael Iafrati -- Study After "Portrait of Jacob Matham as a Boy of Thirteen" by Hendrick Goltzius
Medium: Graphite
Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W
Description: Drawing (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier)
Location: Reference Room

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Chris Kezar
Student (Digital Recording Arts Technology)
The Art
Misanthropic
Chris Kezar, Misanthropic
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Tim Lemieux
Student (Information Technology, AS)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Tim Lemieux -- Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Guy Leonard
Student (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology)
The Art
Discarded Shoes
Guy Leonard -- Discarded Shoes
Medium: Charcoal
Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W
Description: A pair of high heels sitting on multi-textured sheets. (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier)
Location: Reference Room

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Jesse Lowell
Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology)
The Art
Crumpled Paper
Jesse Lowell -- Crumpled Paper
Medium: Graphite Pencil
Dimensions: 17" H X 23" W
Description: Crumpled piece of paper with shadows and light. (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier)
Location: Circulation Area

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Sean Mattson
Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Sean Mattson -- Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 14" H X 11" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Tom McDonald
Student (Mechanical Engineering Technology, AS)
The Art
Patient
Tom McDonald, Patient
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level
Peaceful
Tom McDonald, Peaceful
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level
Sharp
Tom McDonald, Sharp
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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David McLellan
Student (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology)
The Art
Giving
David McLellan, Giving
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Tami Myers
Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology)
The Art
Structure
Tami Myers -- Structure
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 16" H X 12" W
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Yesika Ortega
Student (Clinical Medical Assisting Technology)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Yesika Ortega -- Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 16" H X 12" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway
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Elise Prypaert
Student (Game Development and Simulation Technology, AS)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Elise Prypaert -- Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway
Still Life
Elise Prypaert -- Still Life
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Andrew Pueschner
Student (Advanced Automotive Technology)
The Art
Reliable
Andrew Pueshrer, Reliable
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Danielle Rezendes
Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology)
The Art
Garden of Eden
Danielle Rezendes, Garden of Eden
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 20" H X 30" W
Description: Black frame with flowers
Location: Circulation Area, Over New Book Shelf

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Efrain Rivera-Olan
Student (Game Development and Simulation Technology, AS)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Efrain Rivera-Olan -- Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Katie Roach
Student (Video and Audio Production Technology)
The Art
Lustful
Katie Roach, Lustful
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level
Unfulfilled
Katie Roach, Unfulfilled
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Brian Robillard
Student (Advanced Automotive Technology)
The Art
Still Life
Brian Robillard -- Still Life
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Rene Sandoval
Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Rene Sandoval -- Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil Drawing
Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W
Description: Self-Portrait (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: William Culbertson)
Location: Reference Room

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Bobbie Sicaju
Student (Electronic Engineering Technology)
The Art
Curious
Bobbie Sicaju, Curious
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Kenrick Smith
Student (Business Management Technology, AS)
The Art
Self-Portrait
Kenrick Smith -- Self-Portrait
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Nicholas Somers
Student (Video and Audio Production Technology)
The Art
Determined
Nicholas Somers, Determined
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level
Sincere
Nicholas Somers, Sincere
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W
Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Diego Tecun
Student (Video and Audio Production Technology)
The Art
Outspoken
Diego Tecun, Outspoken
Medium: Digital Photograph
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements")
Location: Open Lab, Upper Level

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Victor Thorne
Student (Electronics Engineering Technology)
The Art
Forever Rose
Victor Thorne, Forever Rose
Medium: Wire Sculpture
Dimensions: 12" H X 3.5" W
Description: Wire Rose
Location: Reference Room Counter
Dragon
Victor Thorne, Dragon
Medium: Wire Sculpture (steel, copper, brass)
Dimensions: 12" H X 3.5" W
Description: Wire Dragon Standing
Location: Reference Room Counter

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Heriberto Valera
Student (Game Development and Simulation Technology)
The Art
The Muse or "La Musa"
Heriberto Valera -- The Muse or "La Musa"
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 23" H X 17" W
Description: Imagination (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier)
Location: Circulation Area

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Terrance Wilson
Student (Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology)
The Art
Still Life
Terrance wilson -- Still Life
Medium: Pencil
Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W
Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing)
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Dina Wood
Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology)
The Art
Fruit on a Table
Dina Wood, Fruit on a Table
Medium: Oil
Dimensions: 26" H X 32" W
Location: Reference Room
Lady With Dogs
Dina Wood, Lady With Dogs
Medium: Oil
Dimensions: 20" H X 26" W
Description: Woman sitting at a bar with dogs
Location: Upper Level Hallway


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Faculty

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Jessica Archer
Faculty (Humanities and Social Science)
The Art
Cat & Kid #4
Jessica Archer - Cat & Kid #4
Medium: Color inkjet print
Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W
Description: Shot with an HTC phone as part of my "android" series
Location: Upper Level Hallway
Artist's Statement
"This image is part of an ongoing photography project using low-tech cameras."

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Jim Graves
Faculty (Automotive Technology)
The Art
Ant
Jim Graves, Ant (Front View)Jim Graves, Ant (Side View)
Medium: Found Objects
Dimensions: 5"H X 10" W X 11" D
Location: Reference Room Counter
Reindeer
Jim Graves, Reindeer
Medium: Found Objects
Dimensions: 7.5"H X 6" W X 10" D
Location: Reference Room Counter

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Jennifer Hurley
Faculty (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
The Art
Scrappy
Jennifer Hurley -- Sylvester
Medium: Soft Sculpture
Dimensions: 15" H X 8.5" W X 5.5" D
Description: Knitted Looney Tunes Cartoon Character
Location: Table, Upper Level Hallway
Tweety Bird
Jennifer Hurley -- Tweety Bird
Medium: Soft Sculpture
Dimensions: 10.5" H X 5" W X 4" D
Description: Knitted Looney Tunes Cartoon Character
Location: Table, Upper Level Hallway

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Ron Potvin
Faculty (Automotive Technology)
The Art
Horseshoe Crab
Ron Potvin, Horseshoe Crab (Front)Ron Potvin, Horseshoe Crab (Side)
Medium: Found Objects
Dimensions: 4.5"H X 9" W X 8" D
Location: Reference Room Counter
Spider/Web
Ron Potvin, Spider/Web
Medium: Found Objects
Dimensions: 4.5"H X 9" W X 8" D
Location: Window in Upper Level Hallway

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Staff

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Philip Parsons
Staff (Vice President and Legal Counsel)
The Art
Untitled
Philip Parsons -- Untitled
Medium: Watercolor
Dimensions: 15.5" H X 19.5" W
Location: Upper Level Hallway
Untitled
Philip Parsons -- Untitled
Medium: Watercolor
Dimensions: 17.5" H X 21" W
Location: Upper Level Hallway
Untitled
Philip Parsons -- Untitled
Medium: Watercolor
Dimensions: 19.5" H X 23.5" W
Location: Circulation Area
Untitled
Phil Parsons, Untitled
Medium: Watercolor
Dimensions: 13" H X 11" W
Location: Upper Level Hallway
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Phil Parsons, Untitled

Medium: Watercolor
Dimensions: 19.5" H X 23" W
Location: Circulation Area

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Ellyn Scott
Staff (Student Support Services)
The Art
Untitled
Ellyn Scott, Untitled
Medium: Colored Pencil
Dimensions: 11" H X 12.5" W
Description: Taos, New Mexico
Location: Circulation Area, New Book Shelf
Untitled
Ellyn Scott, Untitled
Medium: Oil
Dimensions: 14.5" H X 17.5" W
Description: New Mexico Desert
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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William H. Strand
Staff (Bookstore Associate)
The Art
Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge
William Strand, Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge
Medium: Oil Painting
Dimensions: 10" H X 13.5" W
Location: Upper Level Hallway
Seascape
William Strand, Seascape
Medium: Oil Painting
Dimensions: 11.5" H X 21.5" W
Location: Upper Level Hallway

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Webster Terhune
Staff (Digital Media Specialist)
The Art
Wheel
Webster Terhune, Wheel
Medium: Photo Collage
Dimensions: 18" H X 18" W
Description: Created out of a flower petal.
Location: Circulation Area, Over New Book Shelf
Secret Resident
Webster Terhune, Secret Resident
Medium: Photo Collage
Dimensions: 16" H X 16" W
Description: Created out of a clam shell fragment
Location: Stairway
Night Critter
Webster Terhune, Night Critter
Medium: Photo Collage
Dimensions: 15" H X 20" W
Description: Created out of tree fungus with a leaf.
Location: Stairway
Artist's Statement
"A few years ago, I discovered if I scanned a little insignificant piece of the natural world – a blade of grass, a twig, a feather, a flower petal – and built a complex geometric pattern using Adobe Photoshop, the essence of the original organized quality of that morsel created a kind of "genuiness" that no other abstract design seemed to attain. It's not merely that nature contains things we can't anticipate. There's a spirit in it – wrapped in a surprise – and it seems the more you manipulate it the more that spirit comes out." www.photometamorphia.com

Notes:

AR203, Introduction to Drawing,
Instructor: Lisa Ethier
In this class, students draw from observation and from imagination while exploring line, shape, form, space, value and texture, using a variety of materials and techniques.

AR203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Paula Paolino
Drawing I In this class, students learn to draw from direct observation while acquiring information regarding line, shape, value, and composition. They also observe how light affects form. They begin to acquire a style of self expression which is evident in these self-portraits and still life. This is process drawing where the students are less concerned about one drawing but rather approach each drawing with an opportunity to apply what they have acquired to date. These drawings were all done in one class period or less.

AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "24 Shots of One Subject"
The purpose of this assignment is to heighten student photographers' sensitivity to elements of design in everyday objects or scenes and make them more able to use the rules of composition to make interesting photos.

Students are encouraged to take shots that are framed in such a way that the subject matter of the shot becomes primarily an interplay of lines, shapes, or textures. In some cases the objects themselves may not be recognizable. There is a rich history of abstraction in photography. Yet, these photos attest to the fact that it is alive and well at NEIT.

AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements", Instructor: Tom Nault
For the assignment "Personal Advertisements” students look at the poetic, dreamy, Pictorialist images of Alfred Stieglitz and learn to "read” advertising images. Students make a list of ten words that describe them, and then make advertisements for themselves using their own emotionally charged Pictorialist images and one of the words from their list.

Words and images have an effect on each other and the addition of even one "non-subtitle" word to an image can have a big impact: the image can change how we interpret the word and the word can change how we interpret the photograph. In either case, the viewer is more involved than in more straightforward photos.



For more art, see Works in the Permanent Collection, TechArts 2005, TechArts 2006, TechArts 2007, and TechArts 2008.


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