Creative Approaches in Photography

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To be successful in the industry, image makers must find a balance between artistic intent and professional goals. In order to develop a strong personal aesthetic, it is essential to be able to understand and interpret the power and meaning of both still and moving images. With an emphasis on critical thinking and analysis, this course will explore recent photographic and cinematic luminaries, movements, events and the medium's intersection with contemporary culture. Students will investigate theoretical and critical concepts through relevant and interrelated readings, lectures, discussions, assignments, and critiques.