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Nov 23, 2024
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AH 2080 - History of Photography
Credits: 3
This course explores the history of photography from its beginnings in the 1830s to current developments in photographic practice. Lectures and readings examine major schools of photography (i.e. pictorialism, formalism, straight photography), as well as technological developments and photographic processes which expand the possibilities of the medium. Photography blurs the boundaries between art, science, and document; challenges our conception of reality; and raises questions about authenticity and artistic merit. The goal of this course is to develop a better understanding of the complex history of photography, its diversity of social functions, its effect on our modern vision of the world, and to address the theoretical questions inherent to this modern medium. Upon successful completion of this course, students possess a deeper understanding of the history of photography. Furthermore, students will conduct research and write knowledgeably on topics from the history of photography.
Prerequisites: AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design or AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval .
Notes: Offered online only.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses.
- Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, and spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting.
- Students identify and define the elements and principles of design as well as the various types of media found within Photography.
- Understand the technology, historical context and stylistic movements within the history of photography.
- Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies.
Required Textbooks:
A World History of Photography, 4th edition ISBN: 978-0789209467
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