Photography I

Catalog description

Photography I is a praxis course that provides students with an introduction to photography as an artistic medium in the field of Contemporary Art. The course will examine documentary, pictorial, and conceptual photographic works that are exhibited in museums and galleries starting from the post-war era and continuing to the present day. Students will learn to shoot, edit, and print digital photographs using professional photographic equipment and software. In the studio, students are required to critique the work of their peers, their own work, and work sourced from current contemporary art exhibitions. Outside the studio, students will examine major historical movements in photography. Works by artists are examined to provide the framework and vocabulary to articulate the students’ own photographic investigations. Students are expected to do about 6-8 hours of course work per week outside of class. Note that attendance in the first class meeting is mandatory, otherwise you will be dropped from the course. Prereq: None Fulfillment: general elective