Utah Keynote Speakers

Craig Denton is Professor of Communication at the University of Utah, where he also directs the Program in Documentary Studies. A documentary photographer and writer, Proffesor Denton's work looks at the intersection of public policy and community's sense of place, a crossroads that often is confrontational and painted with lines marking opposing ideologies. He is the author of “Bear River: Last Chance to Change Course” and “People of the West Desert: Finding Common Ground”, among other books. His current project is “Hidden Water”, a documentary that looks at the current and historical uses of surface water in Salt Lake County.

In his workshop Prof. Craig Denton will discuss how he conceptualized his book “Bear River: Last Chance to Change Course” and carried it to completion. He'll talk about issues of authorial voice and how to select the right voice for various forms of pubic presentation. He'll delve into the mechanics of publishing and relationships with editors. Primary focus will be placed on how to integrate two different modes of communication, the visual and verbal, so that the additive effect of the partnership is greater than the sum of the parts.

And don’t miss the beautiful and informative 36 piece photographic exhibit on the Bear River watershed which can be seen in the U.S.U. Eccles-Czair library a short walk from the Eccles Conference Center.