ARTS 214(S) The Lens and Photographic Representation
An introduction to the practice of photography through a consideration of the lens and its influence on representation from antiquity to the present day. Students will produce and study work that is informed by the unique qualities of the optically derived image and will be instructed on a range of photographic practice, concentrating on film and digital methods, including operation of cameras (provided by the department), film development, darkroom and digital editing 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. Enrollment limit: 12 (expected: 12). Preference given to Art majors.
Hour: E. JACKSON