Working my way through these ahead of a module on Vision in Literature and finding a lot of cross-over topics as well as some excellent background information on photography and its pioneers. I'll be very surprised if I don't find myself referncing these podcasts at some point during the next semester.

Despite having lectured on the topic for around 27 years Jeff Curto, in comparison with some lecturers I've encountered, is certainly not stuck in his ways with regards to embracing this technology. I just wish more universities would catch up with him. Especially at a time when every learning institution is so hard pressed for money and looking for ways to save on costs or generate revenue. BTW for anyone wondering how on earth an audio podcast can cover a visual art the slides used in the lectures accompany the audio- something I hadn't even realised was possible!

I would like to offer what I hope will be some constructive feedback regarding the podcasts with regards to the audience participation aspect. As these are recordings of actual university lectures/seminars the students present are encouraged to ask questions which I often find are either very hard to hear or just completely indecipherable to me. To his end I would find useful if, for the benefit of his iTunes audience, the lecturer could repeat the question asked prior to answering. Minor quibble about a quality podcast.

Although I'm only part way through them, I must say this is the best podcast online, truly excellent, I wish I had this when I was studying photography.

If, like me, you go to exhibitions and always wanted to know more about photography, these are for you. Great in the car, but you miss out of the visuals to go with them. Curto rocks - easy going, and totally into his subject and full-on with the detail.

Jeff Curto is a pioneer in educational broadcasting. In due course the name "podcast" and the underlying technology will no doubt become passé, but niche broadcasting to small, specialised audiences is here to stay and Jeff's contribution within that is significant.

Put simply, no other photography podcast comes close to the quality of the content in these recordings and Jeff is rightly getting attention for both the vision and the professionalism that shine through. Jeff and the progressive mangement at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois should be proud of their contribution to photographic education. I just wish other educators would get the message that there is a worldwide audience for college-level material and that it all acts as fantastic (and extremely low cost) advertising for their establishments.

Understandably this podcast is highly visual so you'll probably find it easier to play in iTunes or Quicktime, but for when you're on the move you can still get good value from a viewing on any video-capable iPod or iPhone. The included slides are high quality, however, making the viewing experience as close to being in Jeff's class as possible.

For more excellent content, I heartily recommend you also try Jeff's other podcast, Camera Position.

Whether you're an artist or lecturer, Curto's lectures are a valuable source, explaining contexts and backgrounds to contemporary dialogues. I started at Class 6 Painting & Photography and found it both engaging and informative, now I'm making my way through the others. A great chance for Photography students to get a head start.

As someone doing a photography course that doesn't include formal study of the history of the subject, I have found this podcast fascinating. While each episode is pretty long, they are really interesting and well worth listening to for anyone with an interest in photography. I have also gained a real appreciation for the simplicity of modern technology!

I find myself looking forward to each new episode. This show has really helped my understanding... and hopefully my grades!!!

This is a great podcast. Jeff Curto makes these lengthy lectures extremely interesting and enjoyable with his obvious enthusiasm. A great learning tool that exploits the potential of poscasts to the full!

i really love this podcast and i feel i am learning so much from it. it's helping me understand a lot about the thought behind photography and really getting me thinking!