Toronto PD - Day One Jill Greenberg

The second show we took in today was  one that we had been looking forward to for some time, Jill Greenberg's Glass Ceiling.

Jill Greenberg - Glass Ceiling

We are all fans of Greenberg's work and the staff of the O'Born Contemporary gallery were very nice to show us behind the scenes to see some of Greenberg's older images, yes the Monkey Portraits and Horse Series.

Jill Greenberg - Monkey and Horse Series

This show is definitely worth a look and Ossington St. is a great little neighbourhood full of cool stores, galleries and restaurants.

This shows runs at the O'Born Contemporary gallery till June 2, 2012 (Click for Map).

Toronto PD - Day One MOCCA

Every two years the Program Faculty travel to other College and University Photography Programs.  This is a fact finding trip and a great way for us to connect with others Photography Professors, discuss current trends and teaching techniques.

This year we are spending all of our time in Toronto and we have the pleasure to take in some Contact shows. This year's Contact theme is Public, meaning a lot of street photography, sweet!!  Here are some highlight from Day One.

Our first stop today the Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art (MOCCA) to take in a few things, one was the public instillation by Scott McFarland.

Scott McFarland - Corner of the Courageous  

Inside the MOCCA there is two great shows Public: Collective Identity | Occupied Spaces and Street View.  Two of the highlights of the Public: Collective Identity | Occupied Spaces show was Bill Sullivan's Stop Down series.

Bill Sullivan - Stop Down 

And Michael Wolf's Tokyo Compression both are a great series of images. 

Michael Wolf - Tokyo Compression  

The Street View show was a collaboration between MOCCA and the National Gallery of Canada it showcased some of the best street photographers of all time Cartier-Bresson, Weegee, Model, Levitt and Callahan to name a few.  

Henri Cartier-Bresson Prints 

It was great to see the works of these masters first hand along side contemporary street photographers.   For those that have never been to the MOCCA definitely stop by it is a beautiful gallery and they have some great upcoming shows, the curators and staff are extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. 

Both shows run until June 3, 2012 at MOCCA
(Click for Map). 

School of Media & Design Award Nominee 2012

Image © Kaleigh Middelkoop 2012 

Kaleigh Middelkoop has been nominated for the School of Media and Design Award 2012.

This award is presented to a graduating student within the School of Media and Design who has demonstrated achievement in leadership in program-related activities, application of learning outcomes for the benefit of others and excellence in reaching the learning outcomes of the program and applying the knowledge to higher levels.

Congratulations to Kaleigh on the nomination, the winner of this award will be announced at the Graduation Ceremonies on Tuesday June 19, 2012.

2012 Staff Portraits

The Faculty Page has been updated with this year's amazing images by Kaleigh Middelkoop.  We had the pleasure of working with her and Josh & Jennie had the pleasure of throwing powdered paint at us.

Take a look at the image and the behind the scenes if you haven't already.

Thanks again to Kaleigh and her crew for making this years Staff portraits very memorable!!

Jason Machinski NISOD Award Winner!!

Our Program Professor Jason Machinski was presented with the NISOD Excellence Award 2012 at the President's BBQ by Kent MacDonald, Vice-President Academic.

The NISOD Award of Excellence is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development.  NISOD is an organization "dedicated to the professional development of faculty, administrators and staff; and to the continued improvement of teaching and learning, with the ultimate goal of student success."  NISOD awards, post-secondary school faculty and administrators across North America each year with this distinguished honour, to recipients who showcase outstanding leadership and organization that contributes to student success.

Jason, a.k.a. "MacGyver" has garnered a hugh following to his program Blog and Website and is responsible for the visual branding of the Photography Program.  Congratulations "buddy", you definitely deserve this award, from all the students, staff and faculty!

Applied Arts Mag Now Out

Image By Jessica Deeks 

The Applied Arts Magazine is now out and as posted earlier Alumni Jessica Deeks has won the Young Blood Award in Photography.

Illustration By Fred Sebastian

We were also pleased to see that Algonquin Professor Fred Sebastian is a winner in the Editorial Illustration Section, congrats to Fred and Jessica!!

Canadian Boy Makes Good

Jeff Wall's Dead Troops Talk 

Jeff Wall's photograph Dead Troops Talk sells for $3.6 million.

Our students were introduced to Wall in the History of Photography class.  His images combine the best of art photography, art and art history making his images well worth the price.

They are also worth a second look by our students and any photo enthusiast.

Bowie The Tradition Lives On!!

In previous years we had to vote to get Bowie to dress up for the Exhibition.   However, this year it is official no more voting Bowie has agreed to keep the tradition alive forever!!

For those wondering what we are talking about here is the score.   Every year there is a challenge to the students, if they raise money above and beyond the amount they need for the Exhibition Bowie has to dress up in costume.

There is some controversy this year as many students felt that his costume was not much different from what he usually wears.    But don't worry he will be back next year and if the students raise extra money you never know who Bowie will appear as.  Here are some previous years:

2011

2010

2012 Photography Exhibition TIme Lapse

Here is the 39th Annual Photography Exhibition time lapse.

There are about 6000 still images shot over 2 days, the Exhibition Setup and the day of the Exhibition.

Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting our students!!

Jessica Deeks | Alumni Update

Image By Jessica Deeks 

Alumni Jessica Deeks has won the Young Blood Award in Photography from Applied Arts magazine.

Check out her site, images and videos they are a must see!!   Congratulations to Jessica on her win it is definitely well deserved.