ARTH 318 - Photography and Evidence

Credit(s): 3

PHOTOGRAPHY & EVIDENCE
Component: Lecture
Case studies in the history and theory of photography as a form of documentary proof and/or evidence in a wide variety of fields, including journalism, the sciences, the justice system, and foreign and domestic policy. We will consider the technical and cultural bases of photography’s association with certainty and truthfulness and the many challenges, past and present, posed to the medium’s evidentiary authority.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

University Breadth: History and Cultural Change College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP B: A&S History & Cultural Change Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications