Class Description
In this course, students explored the street photography genre. This is the candid, spontaneous photography of people going about their daily lives—on the streets, in parks, in museums, in malls, in any public space.
Students experienced the challenge of working with a subject that is constantly changing before them. By looking at the work of past masters of this form such as Kertesz, Cartier‑Bresson, Levitt, Friedlander, and Winogrand, they gained an understanding of the importance of timing—both in terms of recognizing strong human moments and quickly organizing forms within the picture frame.
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.