ART 3601 - Photography: Identity and the Global Lens

(CA-AAP, LA-AAP)

Fall, spring, summer. Not offered every year. 4 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: ART 2601, or permission of instructor.

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This course investigates the visual representation of identity in contemporary culture while considering the impact of global perspectives on the understanding and interpretation of self through the lens of race, gender, geography. This studio based course considers visual practice in relation to critical theory using lecture, group critique, and film and video screenings. Image capture will be by medium format camera and film and occasional digital SLR 35 mm camera. Advanced black and white and color negative and print processes will be taught. Medium format cameras are provided on a daily loan basis.