History of Photography
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Overview
Subject code
ART
Course Number
260
Department(s)
Description
This course traces the historical development of photography as an art form from 1839 to the present. Discussions will begin with the pre-history of the camera obscura through the discoveries of the inventors of photography as an art form. Discussions will include critical analysis of types of photographs and aesthetic movements in photography. Multicultural/intercultural aspects, as well as contributions of women to the photographic arts, will be discussed. Contributions of photography to the other arts also will be included.Note: A museum visit will be required during the semester at student expense. See course syllabus for approximate cost.
Career
ACAD
Credits
Value
0
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Generate Attendance
No
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
0
Default Section Size
30
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
Yes
LMS File Type
BKB
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Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Workload Hours
3
Requisites
Free Form Requisites
Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness