PHOT 208 - History of Photography II

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Point Park University

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Description:

This course will give an overview of the key photographic critical writings and theoretical debates, their social and political contexts, and their expression in key works within the history of photographic discourse. PHOT 208 builds upon the introduction to historical practice presented in PHOT 207 to facilitate informed looking at and thinking about photographs as densely-coded cultural artifacts which operate in a complex system of social and cultural relationships. Intended to provide a broad understanding of the theory and practice informing photographic history and discourse, the course is the foundation for advanced photography courses. Additional emphasis is placed on marginalized photographic topics. Prerequisites: None. PHOT 207 recommended for BFA majors. Course Objectives 1) Identify prominent developments, motivations, techniques and practices in photographic discourse from World War II to the present. 2) Articulate various ideas within photographic statements, influenced by contemporary artists. 3) Practice critical analysis required to understand and apperciate, positively or negatively, the work of other photographers as well as one's own image making. 4) Criticize the medium;become informed and aware artists. 5) Identify and explain ethical debates and critical positions of prominent theorists relevant today. 6) Connect the framework of a rapidly changing medium which have influenced how we define photography. 7) Discuss moral philosophies and within the medium that continue to contribute to social marginalization today.

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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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