Course Description

This course investigates the relationship between photography and landscape and centers on a simple question: how can studying landscape photography make you a better landscape architect? Students will investigate answers to this question from a variety of technical, creative, and design points of view.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students are required to research the work of one (or more) landscape photographer(s) and compare his/her photographic work to a contemporary design theory related to the profession of Landscape Architecture. Students will be expected to produce a written response, include 10-12 example images, and present their findings orally to the class. Students will be evaluated on (1) strength of comparison by citing specific photographs, images of built works, and other supporting research; (2) visual comparison and contrast of photographic images between the photographer and images of built works; and (3) clarity, organization, and overall professionalism of their oral presentation. In addition, students are expected to help develop relevant follow-up questions and help facilitate class discussion following the presentation.

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Athena Title

Landscape Photography

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will learn and show proficiency in basic camera functions and the exposure triangle including: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
• Students will compare and contrast photographic and landscape architectural design elements and principles to enhance their own design style and philosophy.
• Students will be able to explain how photographers creatively approach and depict landscape through their work.
• Students will document their ability to critically see and evaluate landscape through an individual photographic portfolio of images.

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Topical Outline

• Introduction/Landscape Photography Overview
• Consider Your Vision
• Exposure I and II
• The Image Frame
• Photographic Design Basics
• Graphic and Photographic Elements I and II
• Mid-Semester Reviews and Exam
• Landscape Photography History
• Contemporary Landscape Photography
• Photography and Landscape
• The Road Trip
• Street Photography
• Final Project

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Institutional Competencies

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

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