ART 2031 - Photography 2

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 4
Course Description: This course challenges students to consider different ways that a variety of photographic processes can be used to communicate ideas. Topics include an introduction to the tools, applications, and creative methods used in making traditional as well as nontraditional, alternative, and non-silver photographic images. Other activities include critiques, discussions of the history of photography and contemporary trends in art, and reading and writing assignments. Assignments are designed to help students evaluate, interpret and express ideas through the use of the camera and light sensitive materials. A group field trip to a major metro area art venue is required.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

Prerequisite(s): ART 1031  with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
1.Review basic foundations of traditional photography

1. Technical
   1. Parts of the camera
   2. Exposure
   3. Film developing
   4. Darkroom safety
2. History
   1. Early beginnings. Science or Art
   2. History of the camera obscura

2. Introduction of alternative methods

1. Pinhole cameras
2. Construction of pinhole cameras
3. Contemporary artist using handmade, plastic and toy cameras
4. Visual elements/image design
5. Visiting artist

3. Non-silver and camera-less images.

1. Cyanotypes, photogram and Cliché verre
2. Niepse, Daguerre and Fox Talbot
3. Historical and contemporary uses

4. Image transfer - Fabricated, staged, altered and appropriated photographs

5. The Post Modern World and Global Art

1. Interdisciplinary
2. Utilize other materials such as text, sound, performance, objects, installation and time-based media
3. Field Trip -art venue TBA

6. Collaboration - Art and Science

7. Visual narrative

1. Photo essay
2. Non-linear and implied narrative
3. The artist book

1. Demonstrate an understanding of critical thinking and intelligent image making through presentations, writing assignments, and expressive uses of the medium.
2. Demonstrate research, reading, writing and verbal skills.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process and studio practice.
4. Utilize a vocabulary of terms related to the topics covered.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of formal and theoretical concepts within art, specifically within the area of photography.
6. Demonstrate the ability to expand basic knowledge of the materials into non-traditional, experimental and inventive solutions
7. Illustrate an understanding of craftsmanship and presentation methods in their creative work.
8. Identify various exemplary works of contemporary art as well as works of historical significance.

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