Laurie O Brien
James E McGhee Fellow
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
College of Art and Design
Undergraduate Program Director, Visual Media
Laurie O Brien
James E McGhee Fellow
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
College of Art and Design
Undergraduate Program Director, Visual Media
Education
BA, San Francisco State University; MFA, California Institute of the Arts
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Shows/Exhibits/Installations
O\'Brien, Laurie. Peephole Cinema. 29 Sep. 2016. San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco. Installation.
Currently Teaching
PHAR-204
Elements of Visual Media
3 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to the professional opportunities where the fields of photography, graphic design and print media overlap. Students will develop an understanding of the working relationships between professionals involved in each of the three career areas. Successful visual media experts require a contemporary understanding of the business practices necessary to manage the workflow, financial operations and personnel necessary for success. Students in this class will experience the breadth of interactions between these three career paths, and appreciate the management necessary in their dynamic relationships. Students pursing the Visual Media option are required to take this course.
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.
PHGR-799
MFA Photography Independent Study
1 - 4 Credits
An independent study allows graduate students in the Photography and Related Media program the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should propose a course of study or project with clearly defined goals and outcomes. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. **NOTE: Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA *
PHVM-301
Visual Media Career Research
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the practical methods for researching possible careers and opportunities after graduation. Using Internet and library research, students will identify a career field that might interest them. Further investigations will focus on the realities of working in that environment so that further decisions can be made leading to that career. This course is required for all 3rd year Visual Media majors.
PHVM-401
Visual Media Capstone
3 Credits
This course is the second required for all 4th year students in visual media and is the last required course in the curriculum. Students will be finalize their career preparation in anticipation of entry into the industry of choice. This course will require a major media project, allowing students to create a package/portfolio that represents their photographic, design, printing and management skills.
Featured Work
Video Installation
Laurie O Brien
Peephole Cinemas
Laurie O Brien
Poster Projects
Visual Media Students