Introduction to Photography and Related Media (Spring 2019)

Instructor

Lara Baladi

TA

Yuping (Rae) Hsu

Credit

3-3-6 ug 3-3-3 g

Schedule

TR 2pm-5pm

Location

e15-054

Through readings, projects, lectures, artist visits, group discussions and field trips, this course introduces students to the history of photography and the use of images in contemporary art practices. It fosters, both theoretically and practically, visual literacy and understanding of photography—from analogue to digital imaging.

The course provides practical instructions in the fundamentals of various camera formats, film exposure and development, black and white darkroom printing, and digital imaging. Readings, film screenings and assignments addressing specified topics allow students to explore a range of traditional, contemporary and experimental techniques, to develop technical skills and personal exploration of photography and related media, as well as develop critical awareness of the cultural and technological production of images.

Assignments are continuously presented and discussed in a critical forum. Students are required to produce a final project at the end of the semester.

Students from various disciplines are encouraged to enroll. 35mm and digital SLRs cameras are available for checkout. Limited Enrollment.

Students taking a production-based ACT class will be charged a $75 lab fee after the add date on a semester basis. The fee covers the cost of student production materials used as part of the class. SMACT graduate students are exempt from the lab fee.  

This is a variable unit class.