Well, It's been a while hasn't it?
Sorry this took so long to get up, I've been busy/painfully lazy the past couple weeks and now I am procrastinating the studying of my Art History text; although I shouldn't because the effing thing cost 170 bucks. But you know, it's ok, because I should consider it an 'investment' . . . sure.
The first few weeks have been interesting. I've actually made friends (YAY!) with people on my floor and I am getting to know some people in my program too. I will however, probably only get to know half of the photography students by the end of the year because they have split us into two groups. There was an opportunity for me to meet everyone else, mingle, and eat crackers and cheese all while looking at photography at the Ryerson Gallery on Spadina but that didn't go nearly as it should have. First I had to walk there from school because I'm too cheap to pay for the subway; so by the time I got there I was covered in sweat - a perfect opportunity for first impressions! Then there was the introduction to the Gallery and then there was mingling. I stood by the cracker table, ate cracker and cheese, and talked to two girl in the program. I new one of them was in class with me but I swear to God I hadn't seen the other one before, but what do ya know? we are in the same group.
We introduced each other. We talked a little. I forgot both their names. I walked away faking an interest in the portraits on the wall. I quietly and quickly fucked off and walked back to school so I could have a nap before my next class in which I would undoubtedly see these two girls. I still don't know one of their names.
Apparently we are going to be developing our own film right away and I am one of the only people that has never been in a dark room. The majority of people in the program are right out of high school but they took photography class in school and have developed their own stuff. WTF? REALLY? Really. What does, however, bring us all to the same level - I hope - Is the 4x5 camera we are going to be using. It's one of those accordion cameras that you need a black drop over to see what you are taking a picture of. Should be a good time.
Our first, and as of yet only assignment is a self portrait. I've attached a few that I took.
Good God that took for effing ever to upload them.
That's pretty much all I got to say for now. See you soon!
Peace
Chris
