Sociology and Documentary Still Photography Seminar

Catalog description

This course examines the history of documentary photographic projects and their role as social and sociological commentary using selected historical and contemporary practitioners of the art. It examines selected conceptual and aesthetic approaches to the creation of photographic documents as visual sociology. Students will respond to the material presented, as well as complete their own project centered around a selected sociological construct, using digital still equipment and preparing a presentation for the other seminar participants that includes both original photographs and an essay. The course includes discussion of aspects of the social issues addressed and examines the photographic documents place in contemporary culture. Text, photographic collections and video will all be examined by students. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3