ARTT 039. Photography I: Expanding Approaches to Foundational Photography

This course reimages the foundational photography experience during this period of hybrid learning by combining analog and digital practices to explore the medium from a black and white perspective. Students learn with 35 mm single lens reflex (SLR) film cameras and a camera phone apps to create images using manual settings. Throughout the semester students work collaboratively and individually on weekly assignments, followed by critiques with the ultimate objective of developing a personal vision. Weekly readings and presentations will foster an appreciation for photography's history to provide context for weekly work and final projects.  This course will have remote learning components featuring lectures, guest speakers, demonstrations, and film presentations. No prerequisites or prior knowledge of photography is necessary. A smartphone is required. Students may use their own 35 mm SLR film cameras or check one out.