I believe that the topic of digital photography is an important subject to cover with students of all ages. We see modified images everywhere and regularly. Posters, magazines, television and Internet, all modes of communication are bombarding us with images of a contemporary idea of what reality looks like.
As educators, we need to educate students and have them double look at these images to identify what is real and what is not. We need to raise a general awareness that most images are digitally enhanced or transformed.
I enjoyed tonight' s discussion. For the first time, everyone interacted and it was stimulating. We discussed mainly the new concerns about photography and what teachers should know to pass accurate knowledge to their students. I think it is also interesting to see things on different perspectives and think about the other side of this situations. We are criticizing the artist for transforming reality but this person must be working hard and professionally to achieve that gorgeous result. Ina way, cant he be recognized for his talent and skills at using Photoshop in such a clever way? I believe it is important to seize the opportunity to use digital technologies to our advantage. In which circumstances? This could also trigger an interesting debate. When is it appropriate to use manipulation, other than for sales?
In engaging students in discussions, they learn , exchange ideas and get inspired.It allows each individual to share their perspective and their understanding of how they perceive photography and its relationship to the medias.
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