Questionnaire

1. Name, phone #, and e-mail: Jennifer Cook 903-227-6059 lifestylesphoto@yahoo.com


2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate? I am a double major in math & photography.  My expected graduation date is Fall of 2011 but I plan to continue on to get my graduate work complete.


3. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically? I chose this photography class because I have taken 4 semesters at the local junior college in my community.  I have a deep passion for the art and have found that I turned a hobby into something I ultimatley may have a career in.  I hope to learn different perspectives!  I like to take direction from different photographers, I am always learning something new.  I may in the end change my major to photography with a minor in math, who knows!


4. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months.
*5yrs - Have a successful business of my own or be teaching
*4yrs - Same as above because I should be well done with school by then
*3yrs - GRADUATION with my MASTERS
*2yrs - Still in school & taking lots of pictures
*1yr - Same as above because I will still be in school but really I would also like to plan more time to visit some museums with my family


5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work? I love music & photography as almost equal.  My father was a huge influence with the music side of it and as far as favorite photographers, Ginger Cook & Anita Donaldson have been huge mentors for me!  I adore their attention to details....you didn't say it had to be a professional, although I would consider both of them that.

6. Where do you get information about current national and international events? Internet, radio & television

7. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information?
ilovephotography.com & deviantart.com


8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year? The Fort Worth Museum of Science, unfortunetley I have two small children and I have less & less time to do these types of things.


9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past? 4 semesters @ PJC so yes


10. What is the value of art for the artist? It is everything!  The artist puts everything they have into their work.  You pour your soul into something and perfect it and feel a connection. 


11. What is the value of art for the audience? I think it may be comparable.  In my opinion someone searching for art is looking for something in particular.  A piece that shows the artist poured his/her all into it.  A piece that the buyer makes a connection too.  Even if it's just for a show, no purchases, the same thing holds true.  You look @ each piece for a connection.  I guess you also would have to be a lover of the arts.  Some may feel nothing and just looking at the picture as a whole.  That is not how I view.


12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation? Both.....Some choose it as a sole career & others do it in addition to.


13. What is your passion? To learn as much as I can and use it to my best ability!  I am a handson person and photography has been a great escape for me....I have a passion for it that I can never explain.  It has opened my whole world to new interpretations!


14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable? Nothing really & confrontation makes me uncomfortable.


15. Do you have a passport? No wish I did


I have read the syllabus and understand what is expected of me in this course. I understand and agree to the attendance policy. I have had a chance to ask questions about the syllabus, and have had my concerns addressed.


I understand the grading policy and that my grades should be discussed in private with the professor. I understand that no grades will be posted in public and that all grade inquiries must be made in person, not via telephone or email.


I further warrant that all images will be created by me this semester expressly for this class and will not be used in other classes without instructor permission.


Print Name Here Jennifer Cook


Signature Here__________________Date January 24th, 2010