What's Your Story blends selfie culture, personal history archiving, with a direct introduction to the many cultures and cultural experiences in Southern California. Students work together at a community event by asking people to sit down and tell their stories with the added element of photography and portraiture. Integral to the project is the recognition and visibility that comes with sharing a story, a history, and culture with the world. This class offers students real-world community involvement and the practical experience of public, fast paced production. Students will crew a festival booth to facilitate the creation of an image and oral history archiving. Based on the community event, assignments will include visiting lecturers, readings, research, video, and discussion. This class may require weekend or evening participation off campus.
Anyone who comes to the "What's Your Story?" booth will be gifted a portrait on 13 x 19 print, those who participate further by granting us an interview, will have their stories archived and celebrated through a breadth of social media outlets, exhibitions, and publications. Their stories will reach well beyond their personal social algorithm.
Requisites
Must be 4th Term or above