ARTH 251 - Photographies, 1800-2000

Credit(s): 3

PHOTOGRAPHIES 1800-2000
Component: Lecture
Thematic introduction to the history and theory of photography from 1800 to the late twentieth century. Themes include: photography’s invention, global proliferation and cultural and social impact; photographic processes and materials; photographic archiving and metadata; photography’s commercial, anthropological, scientific, industrial, geographic, journalistic, administrative, vernacular, and artistic applications. Considers role of photography in formation and maintenance of national, cultural, and individual identity and personhood.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities 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 GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications