Photography means "drawing with light." This is an introduction to photography as a plastic art investigating the synthetic nature as well as the alchemy of the medium. Shooting will be preconceived and staged: "making photographs" instead of "taking them." It will also provide an opportunity to engage in camera-less photography and darkroom experimentation. Students will receive instruction on the workings of a 35mm camera (provided by the department), development of black and white film and basic printing technique. Students will be asked to respond to a series of assignments, including one digital assignment. A substantial amount of lab time, in addition to the class meetings, is necessary to complete these assignments. Students' works are 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. Prerequisite: ArtS 100 or 103. Enrollment limit: 15. Priority will be given to majors and to those non-majors who have been bumped from ArtS 257 in the past.