SART 2610

This course is an introduction to the historic, conceptual, and material nature of photography in contemporary art. Course content will include basic digital, analogue and studio techniques, and an exploration of historic techniques such as the Photogram and Camera Obscura. Readings, discussions, and assignments will forge connections between historic and contemporary modes of image making, and will encourage students to experiment with innovative ways of utilizing the photographic medium. [Restriction(s): Restricted to students in BAH.SART, BCA.SART, BAS.SART. Students may take a maximum of 2.0 credits in SART courses at the 2000 level][Department(s): School of Fine Art and Music]