ART 116 - History of Photography

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course is a survey of the history of photography from complex events leading to its invention in 1839 to the diverse applications in our present day. The course will examine photography's influence in shaping broader political, economic, socio-cultural, historical, and environmental systems, and its impact on science and technology. Students will be introduced to methods of historical research and investigation through a balance of lectures, discussions and fieldwork including the viewing of contemporary and historic photographic objects. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Analyze the artistic qualities of photography using major stylistic elements present in all photographs, including such elements as line, balance, depth of field, color and composition; Discuss the historical development of photography from its scientific and technological perspectives; Understand and discuss the crossover between other media and photography, and discuss the historical relationship between photography and other media; Evaluate major photographers and their work, including the style of their work and historical significance; Understand and discuss the ways in which photography has influenced contemporary and historic views of the world; Discuss how photography shaped broader artistic, political, economic, socio-cultural, historical, and environmental systems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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