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PHOT 104 Introduction to Photography for Non-majors |
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Professor |
Michael Vahrenwald |
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CRN |
18356 |
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Schedule |
Tue 9:00 - 12:00 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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An introduction to both the techniques and
aesthetics of black and white photography as a means of self-expression.
Systematic instruction in darkroom techniques along with weekly criticism of individual
work will provide the student with a solid basic understanding of the use of
the camera as an expressive tool. The student must obtain within the first week
of class: 1) a camera (35mm or 21/4”) with fully adjustable f/stops and shutter
speeds, 2) a hand-held reflected light
exposure meter. No previous darkroom experience is required. This class is open
only to Upper College students who have successfully moderated in disciplines
other than Photography.
Course |
PHOT 105 A Photographic Seeing |
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Professor |
Michael Vahrenwald |
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CRN |
18357 |
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Schedule |
Mon 1:30 -4:30 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Beyond the material technique of photography lies a
visual technique. This involves learning to see the way a camera sees; learning
how a photograph, by its nature, transforms the world in front of the camera.
The first half of the semester is devoted to exploring this visual grammar of
photography and how it clarifies a photograph's meaning and the photographer's
intent. During the second half of the semester, students pursue independent
projects, putting their visual understanding into practice.
Prerequisite:
Photography 101 or 103.
Course |
PHOT 105 B Photographic Seeing |
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Professor |
Gilles Peress |
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CRN |
18358 |
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Schedule |
Wed 1:00 -4:00 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Beyond the material technique of photography lies a
visual technique. This involves learning to see the way a camera sees; learning
how a photograph, by its nature, transforms the world in front of the camera.
The first half of the semester is devoted to exploring this visual grammar of
photography and how it clarifies a photograph's meaning and the photographer's
intent. During the second half of the semester, students pursue independent
projects, putting their visual understanding into practice.
Prerequisite:
Photography 101 or 103.
Course |
PHOT 105 C Photographic Seeing |
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Professor |
An-My Le |
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CRN |
18359 |
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Schedule |
Th 9:00 - 12:00 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Beyond the material technique of photography lies a
visual technique. This involves learning to see the way a camera sees; learning
how a photograph, by its nature, transforms the world in front of the camera.
The first half of the semester is devoted to exploring this visual grammar of
photography and how it clarifies a photograph's meaning and the photographer's
intent. During the second half of the semester, students pursue independent
projects, putting their visual understanding into practice.
Prerequisite:
Photography 101 or 103.
Course |
ARTH / PHOT 113 History of Photography |
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Professor |
Laurie Dahlberg |
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CRN |
18335 |
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Schedule |
Wed
Fr 10:30 - 11:50 am CAMPUS WEIS |
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Distribution |
Analysis of Art |
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Cross-listed:
Science, Technology and Society
See Art History section for description.
Course |
PHOT 201 A The View Camera |
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Professor |
Stephen Shore |
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CRN |
18360 |
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Schedule |
Mon 9:30 - 12:30 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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View cameras were the first cameras and were the
primary photographic tool for the first half of photography’s history. They
offer unexcelled clarity, tonality, and image control. The operation of the
view camera and advanced darkroom techniques are demonstrated in this course.
The class explores the expressive potential of the conscious use of the
camera’s precise control of the image. Students are supplied with 4" x
5" camera outfits. Admission by portfolio. Prerequisite: Photography 105 or 106.
Course |
PHOT 201 B The View Camera |
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Professor |
An-My Lê |
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CRN |
18361 |
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Schedule |
Wed 6:30 -9:30 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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View cameras were the first cameras and were the primary
photographic tool for the first half of photography’s history. They offer
unexcelled clarity, tonality, and image control. The operation of the view
camera and advanced darkroom techniques are demonstrated in this course. The
class explores the expressive potential of the conscious use of the camera’s
precise control of the image. Students are supplied with 4" x 5"
camera outfits. Admission by portfolio. Prerequisite: Photography 105 or 106
Course |
PHOT 203 Color Photography |
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Professor |
Barbara Ess |
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CRN |
18362 |
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Schedule |
Tues 1:30 – 4:30 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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An introduction to the problem of rethinking
photographic picture making through the medium of color photography. Transparencies,
color negatives, and type C prints are the technical areas explored. Interested
students should bear in mind the higher costs of color materials. Admission
by portfolio.
Course |
PHOT 302 Advanced Photography |
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Professor |
An-My Lê |
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CRN |
18364 |
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Schedule |
Th 1:30 - 4:30 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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To prepare the student for ongoing independent
work, this course emphasizes the exploration of visual problems. At the heart of
this exploration is asking good questions of oneself and one's work, seeing how
other photographers and artists in other media have dealt with such questions,
and "answering" the questions for oneself through individual
projects.
Course |
PHOT 307 Advanced Digital Imaging |
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Professor |
John Pilson |
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CRN |
18365 |
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Schedule |
Fri 1:30 -4:30 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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This is a course designed for students with a basic
understanding of the Adobe Photoshop software application. Emphasis will be
placed on exploring digital photography from both a technical and theoretical
perspective. In addition to learning various advanced imaging techniques,
students will be encouraged to critically examine the ways in which digital
imaging effects how we make and look at photographs. Through hands on practice
and in-class critique and dialogue, the class will examine a variety of issues
central to photography in the digital era, such as “What is the relationship of
digital photography to traditional, analog photography? To what degree has our
faith in the veracity of the photographic image been altered by the seamless
editing capabilities of digital photography? How have issues of authorship,
ownership, and copyright been effected? How might photographers best utilize
the interactive arenas of multi-media and the internet? Students will be
expected to bring work to class on a weekly basis and to participate in class
critiques. Open to both photo and non-photo students. Prerequisite: Digital Imaging 1, or permission of the instructor.
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Course |
PHOT
316 Art and the Uses of
Photography |
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Professor |
Barbara Ess |
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CRN |
18501 |
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Schedule |
Wed 9:00
– 12:00 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Practicing Arts |
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Cross-listed: Integrated Arts, Human Rights, Studio
Arts
Open to 300+ level students (and others by permission of the
instructor) with backgrounds in the arts. Students in other fields and academic
disciplines such as electronic arts, philosophy, anthropology, human rights
etc. with some experience and/or a strong interest in investigating and
producing art using photographic imagery are encouraged to apply. The course
will focus on the use of photography as a material or tool in artmaking. The
emphasis will be on students developing ideas and using photographic imagery as
a means to express them. Students will create a body of work using snapshots,
transparencies, xerox, polaroids,
found photographs, digital and
print media and other means of representation and reproduction. There will be
readings and discussions on the history, meaning and theory of the use of
photographic imagery in art. The class will look at the use of photography in
the work of artists such as Vija Celmins, Gerhard Richter, Richard Prince, Sigmar Polke, Hannah Hoch, Sherry Levine, Ed Ruscha, David
Wojnarowicz, Susan Hiller and others. There will be visits to New York City
galleries and museums to look at and consider photographic based work in
contemporary art practice. The course does not involve darkroom instruction and
facilities will only be available on a limited basis to students who have prior
experience. There will be basic instruction and access to digital printing and
scanning. Admission by interview and
portfolio review.on Registration Day in Prof. Ess’s office, Woods Studio #210.
Course |
PHOT SEM Senior Seminar |
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Professor |
Larry Fink |
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CRN |
18366 |
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Schedule |
Mon 8:00 - 11:00 pm Woods |
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Distribution |
Analysis of Art |
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The senior seminar is a requirement of all seniors
majoring in photography. The seminar meets on a biweekly basis and carries no
credit.