Course
Description

Historical development of photography from its inception to present including comprehensive study of artistic and technical development of major photography movements.

Methods of Course Instruction

Course is delivered through Blackboard. Content of the course is taken from web sites, articles, and textbook. Students participate through the discussion board.

By the end of the class, the students will be able to do the following:

1. Be familiar with the technology of photography, including types of cameras, different developing and printing techniques, and the use of digital images.

2. Be familiar with major stylistic movements, photographers, and individual photographs.

3. Be familiar with the critical discourse about photography, including the names of authors.

1. Multiple choice worksheet for each chapter. There will be approximately two chapters assigned each week.

2. Two power point presentations on selected topics in photography.

3. A crossword puzzle.

4. A midterm and a final exam. These are take home, essay exams.

Materials

Required

Mary Warner Marien, Photography: A Cultural History, Second Edition. Prentice Hall, 2006.
ISBN:013221906-9

Additional or Optional Materials
Articles posted in Blackboard by Professor.
Alternative source where materials can be obtained


Alternative source where materials can be obtained
www.amazon.com, ebay, or your local library. This is a common book that shouldn't be too hard to find.

Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

2exams - No proctoring required

How are exams to be taken:  Written as essays in a word document and pasted into the exam on Blackboard.

Dates of Exams
December 14 and December 28