C Contemporary Photography

Catalog description

This is a lecture and lab course on the genre of contemporary photography from the 1970’s to present day. The historical significance of contemporary photographers including the impact from the conceptual art movement on photography will be explored in this course. The need for strong idea-based photographs in all aspects of photographic industries is emphasized. Assignments will focus on the importance of why photographs are created and the success of what they communicate. $35 materials fee payable at registration. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU)