York’s commuter campus is cursed with being an overcrowded mess, which explains why students join the crowd that forms their bus line as soon as they’re done class. They say that the friends you make in university are the ones you’ll have for life, but if you’re part of such an overcrowded campus, making friends can be hard. That is, until you join a club.
Whether they focus on your major, your future career plans (like say, Excalibur), or simply to pursue your hobbies, clubs are a great chance to meet new people. Student organizations provide a framework for interactions. If you struggle to make conversation, there is always one thing you’ll have in common: the club.
For photography enthusiasts, majoring in visual art and art history may not be an option, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get involved on campus.
The photography club at York is the only recognized organization of its kind on the Keele campus. Formed in 2013, the club aims to encourage learning and exploration of all aspects of photography through workshops, contests, and guest lecturers. Their 11-part workshop series covers topics from art movements of photography, to form, composition, and photojournalism.
“We have different things, we start with presentations for people, to understanding the technical side to photography,” says Laith Zidan, a second-year human resource management student who serves as the events coordinator.
“Anyone can join.”
Events are still being planned for the year. With no prerequisite for skills or equipment, everyone is welcome. “You don’t need a DSLR to take great photographs, just a curiosity and passion for the art of photography” reads the photography club’s website.
Although a DSLR might seem like an advantage, a strong eye for photographs serves better than pricey equipment. With today’s smartphones, Instagram, and Snapchat, content and composition matters just as much as your megapixel count.
It’s time to step your Insta game up.
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Victoria Goldberg, Arts Editor
Featured image courtesy of Michael Zusev
