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Art 1600–
Photography I–
Art 1605–
Fundamentals of
Photography –
Art 1607– Freshman
Seminar in Photography
The primary goal of this course is to investigate the use of photography
as a method for artistic self-expression. We will learn the fundamentals
of black and white photography, therefore this class will start out
as being particularly technically oriented, however along the way, we
will investigate the why and wherefore of our working methods, and will
use photography as another tool, another technology with which to express
ourselves.
Objectives:
- Develop a solid foundation of basic black and white image making
on both a technical and an aesthetic level, including developing a
familiarity of the basic language of photography: i.e. tone, light,
form...
- Learn to approach photography as a problem solving tool by investigating
artistic issues, applying questions to methods both verbally and visually;
- Develop an ability to communicate about visual issues within a critique
setting, as well as learn to discuss one’s own work verbally;
- Comprehend the fundamentals of photographic history and contemporary
practice;
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic camera operation as well as
the fundamentals of exposure, development of both positive and negative
silver gelatin processes;
- Acquire basic darkroom skills;
- Show ability to finish and present a group of photographs.
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