Teaching Photography: Tools for the Imaging Educator [Paperback]

Glenn Rand (Author), Richard D. Zakia (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240807677 | ISBN-13: 978-0240807676 | Publication Date: April 7, 2006 | Edition: 1

Finally, a book for you teachers! Because making great photographs does not always translate into an ability to teach effectively. Teaching Photography will show you how to help your students expand their knowledge and abilities in the techniques, the aesthetics, and the way photography fits into a greater world of knowledge, by providing ideas for inspiring conversations and critiques, as well as insightful pointers regarding the learner's perspective in this new world. Teaching Photography approaches photographic education from a point of view that stresses the how and why of the education and not the technique to be taught.

* New ideas on critiques, evaluations, and planning
*Incorporates student artwork demonstrating direct results from critiquing sessions -- the good and the bad!
* Explores how photography fits into a greater world of knowledge and the importance of inspiring classroom discussions
* Learn from the interviews with professors who have seen it all

Editorial Reviews

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"The book by Rand and Zakia is a must for teachers or those who are contemplating becoming a teacher. It's primary audience are those who teach in the visual arts, but it has a wealth of information and ideas which any teacher could use. I would also recommend this book for individuals who teach photo seminars or workshops. The art of teaching is quickly dying and this is a refreshing breath that will hopfully inspire teachers and those who want to teach to do more than show up for their job, but take their role as teacher seriously and guide their students in the learning process." - D.Davis on amazon.com

Book Description

The photo educator's new best friend!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (April 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240807677
• ISBN-13: 978-0240807676
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #564,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Glenn Rand has taught since 1966. In these years he has taught and administered in public education, community colleges and universities. Since 2001 he has taught in the graduate program at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, California. In conjunction with these academic roles and consulting he has developed and reorganized several curricula for fine art photography, commercial photography, digital imaging and allied curricula. DR. Rand was recognized for his contributions to photographic education with the 2009 PIEA Excellence in Education Award.

He received his Bachelor and Master of Arts from Purdue University with a Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati centering on the Psychology of educational spaces with post-doctoral research as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan.

Photographs by Glenn Rand are in thirty public museums collections in the United States, Europe and Japan and has exhibit widely. He has also had his photographs published as editorial, illustration and advertising.

He has published and lectured extensively about photography and digital imaging ranging from commercial aesthetics to the technical fine points lighting. Glenn has authored eight books including "Teaching Photography" (2006), "Film and Digital Techniques for Zone System Photography" (2008), "Lighting for Photography"(2008) and contributes regularly to various periodicals. He is a contributing editor for Rangefinder Magazine.

His consultant clients have included the Eastman Kodak Company, Ford Motor Company, Photo Marketing Association International, the Ministry of Education of Finland as well as many other businesses and several colleges.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A+ for Teaching Photography by Rand and Zakia, April 25, 2006

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Rick Sammon "rick sammon" (croton, ny United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Photography: Tools for the Imaging Educator (Paperback)

For anyone who teaches imaging (and that includes me), this book is a must read. The book is informative and entertaining. . . filled with quotes that will make you smile while inspiring you - to become a better teacher. For example: "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius. All I can say is that we are fortunate that Dr. Zakia (whom I have met) chose teaching.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Advance levels only!!, September 4, 2006

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Patti - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Photography: Tools for the Imaging Educator (Paperback)

This book is a great book for those who are teaching either advance photography or at the college level. I am teaching a beginning class and this book was not much help. I was hoping for more lesson plan ideas and there were not as many as I had hoped. This book is probably a good book to read during abreak or over the summer, but not a good book for quick resources.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What to expect from your teacher, April 12, 2006

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G. Hirai "Sofa King" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Photography: Tools for the Imaging Educator (Paperback)

The quotes throughout the book give a sense of diversity of resources and are important to the theme of drawing on information from areas other than photographic. The book speaks sympathetically and clearly to anyone who has been involved on the frontline of education. But it also speaks to those (students) who are on the receiving end of art education. It gives insight into why many of us (self-learners) need to learn (how) to find the right teachers. One of the strongest merits of this book is that it addresses issues that are not limited to the photographic community.