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Ben Schonberger
Lecturer of Photography at Point Park University
Ben Schonberger is a visual artist and senior lecturer of photography at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.12 He has been teaching photography full-time at Point Park for the past 7 years.23
Academic Background and Role
Schonberger holds an M.F.A. in Photography from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a B.F.A. in Photography/Computer Imagery from Shepherd University.1 At Point Park University, he serves as:
- Senior Lecturer of Photography
- Program Coordinator for Media Arts
His office is located in Thayer Hall on campus.1
Teaching and Expertise
Schonberger teaches a wide range of courses in the School of Communication, including:
- Advanced Photography
- Black and White Photography
- Commercial and Editorial Photography
- Experimental Video
- Graphic Design
- Introduction to Digital Photography
- Senior Thesis projects1
Artistic Work
As a multidisciplinary visual artist, Schonberger's work encompasses:
His projects often explore themes of identity, archiving, and power dynamics through long-term social investigations and archive augmentation processes.2
Achievements and Recognition
Schonberger's work has gained notable recognition:
- Exhibited nationally and internationally
- Featured in public and private collections, including the Detroit Institute of Arts and Toledo Museum of Art
- Self-published photobooks available in prestigious libraries like MoMA, Cleveland Museum of Art, and Yale University12
- Shortlisted for awards such as the Paris Photo-Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Award and the Anamorphosis Prize1
Ben Schonberger continues to balance his roles as an educator and practicing artist, contributing to the field of photography and visual arts through his teaching and creative endeavors.
