David Shannon-Lier

David Shannon-Lier serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Film & Photography within Montana State University's College of Arts & Architecture, where he delivers specialized instruction in photographic arts with emphasis on analog techniques and landscape studies.

His academic credentials include:

• M.F.A. in Photography from Arizona State University (2014)
• B.F.A. in Studio Art from Tufts University (2011)

Professor Shannon-Lier's scholarly work investigates Land Art through photographic documentation, examining how family narratives intersect with environmental spaces. His methodology prioritizes traditional film processes and large-format cameras to create textured visual dialogues between human presence and natural landscapes, often exploring generational connections to place. This focus manifests in courses requiring students to engage physically with environments while mastering technical aspects of film development and printing.

Current teaching responsibilities span foundational to advanced levels, with recurring offerings in darkroom techniques (PHOT 113RA, PHOT 213), large-format photography (PHOT 258), and senior capstone projects (PHOT 499). His curriculum consistently bridges historical photographic practices with contemporary conceptual frameworks, particularly through landscape-based assignments that challenge students to consider ecological and familial dimensions of place.

Professional engagement centers on classroom instruction and studio mentorship rather than externally funded research. His role as a Teaching Professor reflects a career dedicated to pedagogical excellence within photographic education, with no indications of administrative duties or research-focused appointments.