Introduction to Photography and Related Media – Section 2 (Spring 2024)

Instructor

Ryan Aasen

TA

Courage Kpodo

Units

U / G

Lab Fee

Per-term $75 fee after Add Date; SMACT students are exempt

Credit

3-3-6 U / 3-3-3 G

Schedule

TR 9:30am-12:30pm

Location

E15-054

Introduces history and contemporary practices in artistic photography through projects, lectures, artist visits, group discussions, readings, and field trips. Fosters visual literacy and aesthetic appreciation of photography/digital imaging, as well as critical awareness of how images in our culture are produced and constructed. Provides instruction in the fundamentals of different camera formats, lighting, and digital imaging. Assignments allow for incorporation of a range of traditional and experimental techniques, development of technical skills, and personal exploration. Throughout the term, present and discuss projects in a critical forum.

Additional work required of students taking the graduate version.

Please note that this section will only be exploring digital photography.