Photography has been around for 183 years. Used extensively as evidence of the natural world and events held there within. It's ubiquitous and that fact has made it the perfect medium to define, not only what is natural, but what is supernatural as well. From the start - superimposition were employed to expand the realm of photographic evidence into the realm of the supernatural. Spirit Photography, UFO’s, flourished in this dual “tradition” and has been energized by digital technology. Moreover, digital advances have made their way into the hands of the most novice image-makers. Instagram, Snap Chat, used by millions, are the method of imaging a new collective history, whose sensibilities lean toward manipulating the ambiance of the past rather than documenting it. A sweeping, supernatural reality of deep fakes swirl about us now. We will ask a basic question - has photography lost its mantle as the gold standard of truthiness?Upper Division Interdisciplinary Studios extend a student's cross-school experience from Core Studio up into their upper division years. 3 units of Interdisciplinary Studio are required of all majors and must be completed in the junior or senior year. This advanced level studio is thematic in nature. Technical demonstrations are paired with thoughtful readings, seminar discussions and ambitious projects. Collaboration, experimentation and presentation skills are developed in concert with critical thinking.

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