Introduction to the basic concepts of photographic production and
representation through theory and practice. The basic elements of
photography, digital workflow, darkroom, the history of
representation, and issues of contemporary art and popular imagery.
Athena Title
Intro Photo and Image Culture
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ARST 2210, ARST 2210E
Corequisite
ARST 2205L
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will understand art and techniques of digital photography and video, emphasizing their relationship to art and contemporary image culture.
Students will appraise and critique photographic images for their impact.
Students will develop the skills for making photographs.
Students will produce a photographic series that conveys a specific political, cultural or personal perspective.
Students will summarize the major themes in contemporary photographic art.
Topical Outline
Techniques introduced in this course are put into practice through
technical exercises that revolve around image capture devices,
computer manipulation, and image interpretation.
Classroom discussions will engage students in the historical, technical,
and contemporary aspects of the art of photography and video.
Students will be required to engage assignment topics and present
their work in the context of historical and contemporary
practices within the medium.
In creating their own work, each student will be expected to assimilate and analyze the topic of the assignment and present the work orally as well as through
various modes and media, including photographic prints and digital projections.
During critiques, students will learn to communicate
a consistent purpose and point of view while considering and engaging opposing
points of view. Students will be required to interpret inferences
within each work being discussed, developing subtleties of
symbolic and indirect discourse. Students will be expected to engage other
students' work with dialogue that is stylistically appropriate
and mature.
