After writing, reading, and correcting their artist statements,
everyone picked 5 images to put in the exhibition. They looked at all 40
images, changed a few, then changed them back, and everyone was
satisfied.
The students mounted their exhibition on
the last morning, and we assembled at 1 pm for an agenda of 9 items:
speeches, songs, awarding of certificates, gift exchanges, and Coke,
fruit, and cookies. We were happy/sad; happy and proud of their work,
but sad to say good bye, although we'll be able to stay in touch because
they are here in Mae Sot.
Khu Doh reads his artist statement
It's cold in here (note sweater, scarf, and bare feet)
One assignment everyone loves is the group photo story. Students must come up with a story line, decide which photos they need to tell their story, assign a photo to each student, shoot it, edit it, and present it in class. Here's what the Science and Technology students did:
These students are quick to 'get' the shooting assignments, maybe
because of their technical background. In any case, the results are
fun!
Ant's point of view photo: Ei Phyu
Bird's point of view photo: May Thu
Because we have no shame, we asked them to photograph us for a forthcoming article on the project in my university alumnae magazine. Here are some of the results:
