Questionnaire

1. Name, phone #, and e-mail:

Emily Jacks, 903.408.0338, ejacks@leo.tamu-commerce.edu or tomstamucommerce@gmail.com

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

Photography, 2011

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?

I absolutely love photography and Art one day I hope to have my own business

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.

I have been checking out Graduate schools already, my dream would be to attend SVA in NewYork but ive also been looking at St. Edwards in Austin.

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

Kurt Halsey is my favorite artist at this time, Ansel Adams, Walker Evans are two photographers i like, music: bob dylan, robert adams, the beatles, ben harper, willie nelson, the shack is an amazing book.

6. Where do you get information about current national and international events?

from the school wedsite usually

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

check out thirdfloorphoto.blogspot.com

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

dallas modern, hype 101 was an Art show my brother was in in dallas

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

yes, with school and i worked or the schools photographer for a little bit

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

its there own self.

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

they get to see that person in a whole different light

12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?

you have to have a certain outlook but it really could be anyones calling

13. What is your passion?

life. in general.

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

i am afraid of tornados, cemeterys, and being alone.

15. Do you have a passport?

yes i dont have it with me but i was supposed to go to ibiza spain this summer but plans changed.