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Academic Programs
COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT: Academic Programs
CURRICULUM: Visual, Literary & Performing Arts
COURSE TITLE: Photography As An Art Language
COURSE NUMBER: ART 170Z
TYPE OF COURSE: Academic Transfer
Special Requirement Met: Integrated Study
AREA(S) OF KNOWLEDGE: Music, Art and Drama
Global Studies
COURSE LENGTH: 1 quarter
CREDIT HOURS: 5
CLASS SIZE: 25
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Traces the history and distinctive properties of photography as an art-making language with special attention to the social context of its development as an art form.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ADDRESSED:
1. Communication - Read and listen actively to learn and communicate. Speak and write effectively for personal, academic and career purposes.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ADDRESSED: (cont.)
2. Human Relations - Use social interactive skills to work in groups effectively. Recognize the diversity of cultural influences and values.
3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems and making decisions.
4. Technology - Select and use appropriate technological tools for personal, academic and career tasks.
5. Personal Responsibility - Be motivated and able to continue learning and adapt to change. Value one’s own skills, abilities, ideas and art. Take pride in one’s work. Manage personal health and safety. Be aware of civic and environmental issues.
6. Information Literacy - Access and evaluate information from a variety of sources and contexts, including technology. Use information to achieve personal, academic, and career goals, as well as to participate in a democratic society.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the student will:
1. Be able to use the basic technologies of photography, including digital technologies.
2. Understand the relationship between photography and visual perception.
3. Be familiar with the histories of photography as an art and a technology.
4. Be aware of photography’s effect on art and society.
5. Be aware of the global importance of photography as an art and a tool of communication.
6. Be familiar with customary display venues, such as galleries and the World Wide Web.
ART 170 Photography As An Art Language
November 2001
TOPICAL OUTLINE: APPROX. HOURS
I. General Introduction and overview 3
II. Photographic vision 3
III. Art and photography 6
IV. History of photography 10
V. Understanding and using cameras 9
VI. Digital imaging 8
VII. Black-and-white darkroom work 9
VIII. Ethics, the law and photography 2
IX. Contemporary views of photography 3
X. Summary _2
Total 55
