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I learned a great deal in this short course. I wish it had been longer. I would suggest, as I did on the evaluation, that a syllabus be provided that tells us what we’ll cover at each session. I think that would be better than the list of items to be covered that was provided.
I think it is a great teaching tool to go on location and shoot and then get critiques.
You are extremely knowledgable and patient.
Thanks for everything.
Jack
Peter:
You certainly master the subject, and you are willing to share it with no restriction to your students, and those by themselves are great pluses.
A couple words of advice though:
It is very important for you to let your students know about the way you are grading them. Sometimes what you think is motivational might be discouraging. (7 might be a “D” for most instructors)
It would help a lot if you individually make a critic about students homework (written), what is wrong with it, what is good, most of the time students are not willing to discuss their homework in public. I think the info you return with our pictures lacks of criticism.
Sometimes it seems that you assume that students have a good level of knowledge, and I can tell you, sometimes for me It seemed that we were talking about quantum physics. Rule of gold when teaching: If nobody ask any question it’s either because they master the subject or they do not understand it at all. I would suggest to consider that most of your students are starters (from zero).
Hope this helps.
With my best regards.
Francisco.
First of all I think this “Testimonial” idea is great. It gives us, the students, an opportunity to provide feedback that not only the instructor will read, but all who choose to can read as well. Plus this goes hand in hand with your method of sharing both the good and not so good photographs that you’ve taken in your career, by allowing all to see what others think and feel are the good and not so good attributes of your class. After all we are all human and we all make mistakes. The difference is some people either choose to learn or not to learn from their mistakes. This venue shows that you, as an instructor, are always looking to improve.
I personally enjoyed the class. I attended the class with the intention of learning what is needed to take a decent photo in low light conditions without the assist of flash. Not only did I learn that, but I also learned many other techniques used in photography that will benefit me. Knowing how to control the camera and making it do what you want it to do, and not hoping and praying for that “lucky” shot is, in my opinion, the key to good photography. You do an excellent job at teaching those fundamental skills. Going on site to shoot as a class is definately a great way to put to practice what we’ve learned in class. After all knowledge is only potential power, while applied knowledge is true power.
As far as suggestions go, I think that maybe a couple of quizes (multiple choice or otherwise) would be a good way for both student and instructor to gage what, we as students, have actually grasped and learned (ie: f-stop, shutter speed, and iso equivalents). Also, during this past fall semester, you asked if some students were available in the evening for a night shoot. Some students were not available, and others were. Although the class is scheduled during the day, I think those of us who were willing and able to attend a night shoot would have benefited greatly from the experience. Some may argue that those who could not attend would be at a disadvantage and would “miss out” on the learning opportunity. I think it’s better to allow those who can, to get the experience and learn as much as can be learned. But at the same time, do not fault those students who cannot attend outside of the time scheduled for class. Just like allowing those who wish to participate in “Art Walk”, to participate, and those who do not are not graded any differently. It is strictly voluntary.
Overall, I feel the class was a great learning experience for me. I learned more than I expected. And I look forward to putting to practice, what I’ve learned.
Thank you.
Peter
I found your ways of teaching both beneficial and non beneficial. I would of asked a lot more questions, if I didn’t feel, I should already know them. A lot of the times when you asked if we got it, I think most in the class did not. You are very confident in what you do and as mentioned above are willing to give up what you know. I believe you are proud of your knowledge of photography and wanted to show us all that is involved.
If I had to give any advice for future students, it would be to go a little slower and have a little more patience. You would be an excellent teacher in a more advanced class. I think that would be a better challenge for you.
Being a teacher with much knowledge, is hard to not expect it from those, you are teaching.
Brenda
Pixels in Pete’s world is a good thing to get in a photographers e-mail. I have read some of the e-mails but some I have just glanced through. Regardless of how I go through them I have gotten some great ideas and/or refreshments of past course work. Thank you Pete and may you continue helping students.
Windsor
Peter is an exceptional craftsman whose expertise in his art is only surpassed by his passion for it. I recommend his class to anyone wanting to learn anything about photography.
That being said, I agree with Armando in regards to the “night shoot” example, and not limiting those kinds of opportunities based on the class’s availability as a whole.
Secondly, another idea that might be pretty cool (but may not be logistically possible), would be to have student critiques of each others work online or anonymously. Maybe through a forum or something. (A forum for anonymous “question asking” might be good for the shyer students as well)
Thirdly, I recommend pushing RCC to add more digital photography courses to its curriculum
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And lastly, when can I expect the check for my “paid endorsement?”
Hi Peter
I love the way you teach, students needs to realize that you are teaching them your techniques and tricks instead of going by the book. You are also saving them money by not making they buy those expensive photography books. I don’t understand why RCC would not add more digital photography classes (our technology is nothing but digital) right!
Thank you very much for taking your time setting up your studio in the classroom. Students should appreciate that!