ARTS 256(F) Fabricated and Manipulated Photography
Based on the assumption that photography, not unlike any other art medium, is
merely a tool for the artist to use. This is an introduction to the expressive qualities of the medium. While shooting will be largely preconceived, accidents will
be facilitated by the alchemy inherent to chemical photography.
Students will learn to use both film and digital cameras (provided by the department), Photoshop software, basic color digital printing as well as the development b/w film and the basis of b/w printing technique. Students will be asked to
respond to a series of assignments, using both chemical and digital photography.
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.
Prerequisites: ArtS 100. Enrollment limit: 12. Preference given to Art majors
and to those non-majors who have been bumped from ArtS 256 and 255 in the
past.