ARTS 103 History & Photography Appreciation
This course is an introduction to the art and expression of photography through the history of photography, lecture, photography assignments, critique, discussion, photography exhibition field trip and analysis and video analysis. Students will complete photo assignments tied to major themes of the course using simple cameras, digital software and/or commercially processed film. Emphasis will be placed on a wide range of genres, visual literacy and important photographers and their work from 1839 to the present. The course follows a step-by-step progression beginning with larger theoretical concerns about the nature of photographs and how to read them and progress from a discussion of specific genres, eras, and styles to material about specific photographers, their work and contributions to the world of images and visual arts.
General Education Competency
Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing
ARTS 103History & Photography Appreciation
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
General Education Competency
Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
3.00 Credits
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an introduction to the art and expression of photography through the history of photography, lecture, photography assignments, critique, discussion, photography exhibition field trip and analysis and video analysis. Students will complete photo assignments tied to major themes of the course using simple cameras, digital software and/or commercially processed film. Emphasis will be placed on a wide range of genres, visual literacy and important photographers and their work from 1839 to the present. The course follows a step-by-step progression beginning with larger theoretical concerns about the nature of photographs and how to read them and progress from a discussion of specific genres, eras, and styles to material about specific photographers, their work and contributions to the world of images and visual arts.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies