DESPH 379
History of Photography
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Origin and development of photographic aesthetics.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Design majors only or instructor consent.
Title
Scope
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to understand the history of photography from the nineteenth-century to the present.
Title
Style
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to articulate the characteristics of the period styles, processes, techniques, cultural uses, and philosophies of key photographers in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Students will be able to analyze and identify important photographs and collections in terms of style, patronage, reception, and meaning.
Title
Research Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply art historical research skills in conducting advanced research focused on a single photographer or photograph.
Title
State of Research
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to situate their informed, original ideas within the best publications and reviews of period photography.
Title
Sources
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with advanced research skills and best research practices as taught by the course professor and supported the by the HBLL Art History and Photography research guides. Students will also be able to use acceptable style guides.
