Course

Photography's Histories - SAHT2668

Faculty: College of Fine Arts

School: School of Art History and Art Education

Course Outline: Download course outline (PDF format)

Campus: College of Fine Arts Campus

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

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Description

This course will examine key aspects of the photographic medium's history, taking into account the diversity of photographic practice since its inception in the 19th Century, through to its contemporary incarnations. Areas to be examined include changes in photographic technology, genres, uses, aesthetic debates and the intersection of photography with broader historical forces such as colonialism, civic governance, scientific research and popular culture. Specific topics include the interface between painting traditions and photography, fine art photography, portraiture, spiritualist photography, documentary and photojournalism, fashion and advertising photography.
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