VPA 316 - Photography as Art

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California State University-Monterey Bay

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Description:

Effective Aug 1, 2009 View History Description: Emphasizes photography as a means of artistic expression with a primary focus on photography as a means of image making much like other artistic mediums, e.g. painting, drawing, sculpture, and installation. Students study the technical, compositional, and conceptual elements of photography as a visual language as well as gain an understanding of the history and uses of photography from the mid-19th century to contemporary photographic practice. (Offered fall and spring semesters.) Units 2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions: (Corequisites: VPA 316L)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csumb.edu

Phone Number:

(831) 582-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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