PHOT 390 - Advanced Photography

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This advanced level course facilitates discussion of photographic processes within the larger context of contemporary art, photography, film and digital media. The course will emphasize semester-long projects, the process involved in generating a portfolio of images, a coherence body of work based upon a theme, concept, or selected subject matter. The class will discuss topics such as locating an individual voice, refining a working process, considering methods for presentation/distribution of photographs, and reflecting on current issues in contemporary art. Organized around the major activities of criticism (describing, interpreting, evaluating and theorizing), students gain a clear framework and vocabulary necessary for critical skill development. Therefore, students are expected to build upon their artwork weekly. Lectures and demonstrations will include assembling a portfolio of photographs, submitting work for review, and preparing for exhibition. This course is a requirement for photography majors, and is repeatable as a major elective for up to nine additional credits. Course prerequisites: PHOT 205, PHOT 309, & PHOT 322. Course Objectives (1) Prepare and execute a self-directed, conceptual art project. (2) Identify the language to discuss, critique, and support photographic research. (3) Examine contemporary artists, moral philosophies, ethical decisions and accountability. (4) Solve compositional and aesthetic problems in personal work and the work of others. (5) Compare and evaluate formal and conceptual decisions from research. (6) Articulate skills in looking and discussing creative work through critique.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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