ARTS 303(S) Description and Large Format Photographics
An exploration of the large-format photographic image and conceptual themes relating to its unique and extreme form of observation and representational detail. Such photographs hold a curiously privileged relationship to the real while constituting a highly manipulable, constructed representational language. Students with basic photographic competence will learn techniques for creating images that use large scale or extreme detail in the service of representation. Students will learn to use 4x5 and 35mm film cameras and digital cameras (provided by the department) with digital editing, compositing, and printing.
Students will be asked to respond to a series of assignments. A substantial amount of lab time, in addition to the class meetings, is necessary to complete these assignments. Students' works will be evaluated individually and in class critiques throughout the semester.
Evaluation will be based on the level of formal and technical competence of the portfolio as well as the conceptual strength and sophistication of the work completed. Lab fee.
Prerequisites: ArtS 100 and ArtS 255 or 256 or equivalent photography experience. Enrollment limit: 12 (expected: 12). Preference given to Art majors.
Hour: E. JACKSON