Lady Gaga: A Platform for Self Expression through Photography

By analyzing Gaga`s approach, we explore conceptual and technical approaches to photographic self-expression.

(NEW YORK CITY) - This summer the School of the International Center of Photography will offer a new course focusing on an artist whose image is often discussed more than her music.

From August 13-18, Lady Gaga: A Platform for Self-Expression Through Photography, will give students the opportunity to explore Lady Gaga’s visual identity, her approach to artistry, and how she has challenged societal boundaries for self-expression.

Through the study of her appearance and performance, students may open their eyes to the conceptual and technical approaches to photographic self-expression; valuable knowledge for any photographer.

Students may expect in-class and out-of-class assignments that help tie Lady Gaga’s vision and ideals with their own, and weekly class discussions and critiques that provide support and encouragement.

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By deeply conceptualizing every aspect of her appearance and performance, Lady Gaga has brought the idea of creative and performative self-expression to the forefront of popular culture.

She challenges her audience to openly embrace their inner selves and to not be afraid to transform and often recreate one`s identity. This class, inspired by Gaga, and is for any student who wishes to develop an approach to expressing one`s identity in a performative and visual way through photography.

As an initial frame of reference, this course explores the imagery of Lady Gaga, her approach to artistry, and the ways in which she has challenged and confronted societal boundaries for self-expression. By analyzing Gaga`s approach, we explore conceptual and technical approaches to photographic self-expression.

In-class and out-of class assignments include emulating or using one of Gaga`s projects as a source of inspiration as well as individual projects focused on one`s personal interest in her work.

Weekly class discussions and critiques provide support and encouragement. Students will come out of this class having explored their own ways of self expression and with a concept-driven, individual, photography project about identity. prerequisite:

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