Trevor Paglin
Trevor Paglen is an artist whose work spans image-making, sculpture, investigative journalism, writing, engineering, and numerous other disciplines. Paglen holds an MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago and a Ph.D. in Geography from University of California Berkeley.
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III
Level III
Photography students have some formal training and significant experience making, capturing and digitally processing images using Adobe Lightroom and/or Adobe Photoshop. New Media students have some formal training in conceptual and technological aspects of video, multimedia, coding or animation and are versed in the appropriate software applications. Students have a portfolio of their artwork.
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IV
Level IV
Photography students have advanced skills and knowledge of photography and digital image processing. New Media students have advanced skills and knowledge of video, multimedia, coding or animation. Students are self-motivated and have multiple portfolios of their artwork.
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MC
Master Class
Jul 20 - 24, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Seeing Machines
Trevor Paglin
Tuition $1,200
Code P0819-26
Master Class This master class and intensive seminar examines photography in the era of artificial intelligence. Each day combines morning theory sessions with afternoon practical workshops. In the mornings, participants engage in seminar-style discussions on the history, politics, and aesthetics of computer vision (CV) and AI, using readings from the instructor’s forthcoming book as a foundation for critical dialogue. Afternoons focus on hands-on practice, where students experiment with Python, OpenCV, and large language models to develop their own computer vision tools through “vibe coding.” No prior programming experience is required. The course emphasizes critical inquiry and rapid experimentation, preparing students to create original projects at the intersection of photography and AI.