Photography II (ART-406)

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Contents 1 Course Description 2 Suggested Subjects 3 Reference Sources 4 Recommended Databases 5 Selected Internet Resources

Course Description

WINTER term—The course is designed for students who have basic knowledge of black and white photography and darkroom production. Photography II investigates more sophisticated photographic exposure options and archival printing techniques. Opportunities to examine and discuss the work of 20th century Modernist and contemporary photographic practice complement studio work. Regular group and individual critiques with the instructor provide feedback and direction on work in progress, as students are encouraged to explore personal points of view. Students may choose to create several separate experimental works or a term-length thematic portfolio of self-motivated imagery. Portfolios may be presented in various forms, such as individual or group installations, handmade photographic albums, or the traditional boxed portfolio. Cameras are required and available for rental. Prerequisite: Art 200 or Art 250 and Art 306 or the permission of the chair and the instructor.

SPRING term—What do you see? While this advanced photography course begins with a brief review of basic craft control and offers instruction in more sophisticated camera and darkroom techniques, the primary emphasis in this course is on the nature of photographic seeing and the creation of images from a personal point of view. Some assignments are given, but much of each student’s portfolio will be based on self-motivated imagery. Students may choose to create an open portfolio that includes a wide variety of photographic styles, create a cohesive, thematic body of work, or develop a special project which may have as its final form a book or multimedia presentation. Slide presentations and discussions, photographic book reviews, and visits to the Addison Gallery are offered to explore more fully the scope and power of this vivid visual language. Group critiques are designed to enhance perceptual skills, and individual conferences with the teacher give feedback and direction on work in progress. Classes meet four periods a week, with five hours of preparation. Evening labs are offered for informal instruction. Prerequisite: Art 306, Photography I.

Suggested Subjects

Reference Sources

Recommended Databases

ARTstor [1] includes approximately 500,000 images covering art, architecture and archeology. ARTstor's software tools support a wide range of pedagogical and research uses including: viewing and analyzing images through features such as zooming and panning, saving groups of images online for personal or shared uses, and creating and delivering presentations both online and offline.

Selected Internet Resources