Jenn Poggi

Assistant Professor

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

College of Art and Design

jappph@rit.edu

585-475-2746

Office Location

GAN-2282

Jenn Poggi

Assistant Professor

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

College of Art and Design

Education

BS, Syracuse University; MA, Ohio University

jappph@rit.edu

585-475-2746

Currently Teaching

PHAR-101

Photographic Arts I

4 Credits

This course will provide an immersive introduction to the field of the photographic arts. It will emphasize both craft and visual problem solving. The course will explore: seeing and appreciating the quality of light, image capture, photographic vision, historical and contemporary genres of photography, best practices and workflow as well as an introduction to the critique forum and its practices.

PHPJ-366

NYC Photojournalism Trip

3 Credits

This course provides students the unique opportunity to participate in a one-week intensive workshop that travels to New York City, the center of the photojournalism business in the US. The purpose of the trip is to provide a broad view of documentary and editorial photography in the industry and give students an idea of the wide variety of potential job markets that exist for documentary/editorial work. Students will meet with a variety of photographers, art directors, designers, photo editors, photographer agents, including RIT alumni, while visiting print and online publications (magazines and newspapers), photo agencies, photography studios, galleries, and museums. **Note: A special course fee will be assessed **

PHPJ-302

Photojournalism I

3 Credits

This course will explore the use of the photographic image in narrative, documentary and editorial form. There will be an emphasis on publication, public need and independent projects. Lectures, critiques, demonstrations and assignments will provide participants the opportunity to explore the still, audio, video, and multimedia aspects of story telling. Students will be expected to meet project deadlines and participate in both class discussions and critiques.

PHGR-660

Photography In Cuba

3 Credits

This course will offer students an immersive educational experience while traveling and photographing in Cuba. Through photographic assignments, related field trips, and lectures, this course will introduce students to a new culture and environment, and critically engage with the concept of travel photography. Students will be exposed to challenges found in available light situations where they will photograph environments, architecture, and the people of Cuba. A final portfolio and exhibition will illustrate effective visual documentation of Cuban culture. Permission to enroll is required. Travel fees will be required.

PHAR-102

Photographic Arts II

4 Credits

This course will reinforce and build upon the skills learned in the first semester of Photographic Arts I. It will emphasize aesthetics, craft, visual problem solving and critical thinking skills - the foundations of the Photographic Arts curriculum. In this semester, the studio will be introduced as a space that can be used to create and control light. This course's curriculum will continue to emphasize both craft and visual problem solving required in high-level photographic imaging.

PHAR-560

Photography in Cuba Trip

3 Credits

This course will offer students the unique opportunity to participate in an immersive educational experience while traveling and photographing in Cuba. Through the use of photography, related field trips and lectures, this course will introduce students to a new culture and environment. Students will be exposed to challenges found in available light situations where they will photograph environments, architecture, and the people of Cuba. A final portfolio will illustrate effective visual documentation of Cuban culture.

PHAR-599

Photography Independent Study

1 - 3 Credits

Photography Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, will propose a course of study. Photography Independent Study students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll.

PHPJ-352

Mini-Workshop Topics

1 Credits

This course will focus on implementing areas of special interest including new, advanced, and emerging visual communication course content. Potential topics may include areas in visual communications, video, visual storytelling, and documentary storytelling. Students may take more than one Mini-Workshop with different topics.

PHMS-623

Leadership in Creative Spaces

3 Credits

This course is designed for students from a variety of educational backgrounds, and will explore leadership skills required in collaborative, contemporary, and dynamic professional environments. Course content will cover the intersection and divergence of management and leadership concepts using large group discussions, small group activities, and self-reflective exercises. Students will identify their own personal leadership strengths and goals and develop management strategies used in modern business environments. Students will also incorporate ways to succeed in progressively challenging roles and learn methods for fostering inclusive environments. At the completion of this course, students will be able to leverage their personal and professional networks to create a diverse community of peers and collaborative partnerships that will lead to innovative work.

PHMS-747

Capstone II

3 Credits

This is the second of two courses designed to advance a student towards completion of their capstone. This course will guide students from their capstone proposal through the completion of a meaningful and significant capstone project. Projects can either be research oriented or developmental and must include implementation and dissemination of the project using appropriate distribution technology.

In the News

April 6, 2020

Pop-up classes connect students with industry

A series of one-credit workshops offered through the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences provided a platform for students to engage with and learn from accomplished creatives.
January 24, 2020

Connections: Dialogue on Disability - Sports, media, and inclusion

WXXI’s “Connections” program features Jenn Poggi and Josh Meltzer, assistant professors of photojournalism, and photography students Jackie Diller and Ashley Crichton.
March 6, 2019

Real-world experience: Photo students cover Special Olympics

Students from RIT's photography school — along with those from other disciplines across campus — filled a website with compelling images, videos and stories from the 2019 Special Olympics New York Winter Games.

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Featured Work

Modern Family / PHPJ311

Kristen McNicholas

Photography by Joanna Graham, Jackie Molloy, Nina Peskanov and Lauren Russell Editing by Kristen McNicholas Modern Family A collaborative picture editing project in which three editors, Paige Beach,...

Redefining Family / PHPJ315

Niki Walker

Photography and editing by Niki Walker Redefining Family Blended and often unmarried, or "nuclear," families are becoming increasingly common in the United States. Paul Lorkovich and Jennifer...

The Hausers / PHPJ355

Colleen Cambier & Evan Ortiz

Project by Colleen Cambier and Evan Ortiz The Hausers A collaborative video shooting and editing project.

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