ART 324 - History of Photography

Description:
An historical survey of photography from its beginnings to the present, focusing on interrelationships between photography and other visual arts, changing technologies, and contributions of major photographers and art movements. Class meets four hours per week. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the processes used to produce photographic images and discuss each in terms of its inherent aesthetics
Define and correctly use relevant terms
Apply research and critical thinking skills to analyze the relationship between photography and other visual arts
Synthesize and summarize information from a variety of sources regarding style, technique and intentions that distinguish particular photographers
Identify and formulate a set of criteria to visually analyze a photographic image
Appraise significance of photographic medium in relation to visual culture

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/15/18

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