Questionnaire

1. Katherine Klutts; kklutts@leo.tamu-commerce.edu

2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate?
Painting; 2010

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?
Other than it being required for my degree, I actually enjoy photography. Seeing life through the lens intrigues me.

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.

5 years - teaching on the secondary level at Community. Directing an Arts Center for my community.

4 years - teaching on the secondary level at Community. Directing an Arts Center for my community.

3 years - teaching on the secondary level at Community. Building and organizing the Arts Center.

2 years - teaching on the secondary level at Community. Applying for grants for the Arts Center.

1 year - teaching on the secondary level at Community.

6 months - working hard for graduation. Applying for teaching position at Community.

5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work?

Andy Warhol
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligri
Dreams
Bridget Riley
Hayao Miyazaki

6. Where do you get information about current national and international events?
Channel 5 news, MSN internet, 1080 AM News radio back and forth to school

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

Art Forum

8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?

Fort Worth Modern
Kimbell Art Museum

9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?

Photography 101 at a community college back in 2000

10. What is the value of art for the artist?

as a way of expression to relate the artist's beliefs and values; improving problem solving skills

11. What is the value of art for the audience?

to see a subject through the artist's eyes, possibily seeing the subject different for themselves; opening their eyes

12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?

For me, it's avocation because it needs to be for personal expression because once you start pursuing photography merely for making money then you lose the love for it. Now if you can express yourself, make it you own, and make lots of money from it then you've hit the jackpot.

13. What is your passion?

Making a difference in the lives of children. I also have a passion for discovering ideas through art. I'm in experimenting process of integrating the two.

14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?

I'm somewhat of a quiet person and like my personal space. It's hard for me to go up to people directly and ask to take their picture. I like to melt in the crowd so to get out in public taking pictures makes me stand out. I will do it, but it makes me feel uncomfortable.

15. Do you have a passport?

no

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.
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