Course Outline for Art History 20 History of Photography
Effective: Fall 2020 SLO Rev: 11/03/2019
Catalog Description:
ARTH 20 - History of Photography
3.00 Units
(See also PHOT 20 )
A broad chronological survey of photography from its invention to the present. Considers the medium's dual role as technology and art. Addresses a multiplicity of photographic themes and purposes. Considers the intersections of photography and technology, history, art, and everyday life. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in ART 67, PHOT 20 or PHOT 67.
1001.00 - Fine Arts, General
Optional
Type
Units
Inside of Class Hours
Outside of Class Hours
Total Student Learning Hours
Lecture
3.00
54.00
108.00
162.00
Total
3.00
54.00
108.00
162.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of 19th century photography as it relates to technological, historical and artistic issues;
identify photographs by their technical process;
demonstrate an understanding of 20th century photography as it relates to technological, historical and artistic issues;
demonstrate an understanding of photography's influence on the development of other arts;
assess the role of photography in their own lives;
identify the major themes and purposes of photography and articulate how these relate to photography's dual role as information technology and art;
interpret the various ways in which photographs have been used as vehicles of expression;
demonstrate an understanding of photography's most current manifestations;
identify and discuss non-western European photographic practices.
Course Content:
Photography and 19th century technology
invention
light sensitivity
camera obscura
collodion
Photography and 19th century history
colonialism
modernization
war
Photography and 19th century art
pictorialism
straight photography
the Photo Secession
photography's influence on modern painting
Photography and 19th century everyday life
cartes des visites
photo albums
police records
Photography and 20th century technology
gelatin silver
color
digitization
Photography and 20th century history
World Wars
the Depression
photojournalism
social reform
Photography and 20th century art
the avant garde
the landscape tradition
the "street" tradition
composite photography
Photography and 20th century everyday life
Kodak
mug shots
wedding photography
the family album
Non-western European photographic traditions. Topics could include:
photo escultura in Mexico
photo grave markers in Israel
photographers of the Harlem Renaissance
Present and future trends
postmodern photography
digitization
copyright
Methods of Instruction:
Illustrated lectuers utilizing slides, reproductions and original photgraphic prints
Large and small group discussion
Lecture/Discussion
Distance Education
Viewing of exhibits of originals photographs
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
One-page descriptive essays on designated photograph(s)
Three-page interpretive essays on designated photograph(s)
Five-to-seven page critical evaluation of photo exhibition or recently published photography book
Class discussion
Exams/Tests
Papers
Oral Presentation
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Given the sample provided, identify its period and technical process
Specify the specific technical, historic, and artistic issues of photography in the 19th century.
Specify the specific technical, historic, and artistic issues of photography in the 20th century
Textbooks (Typical):
Hirsch, Robert (2017). Seizing The Light: A History of Photography (3rd). McGraw Hill.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
A broad chronological survey of photography from its invention to the present. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in ART 67, PHOT 20 or PHOT 67.