Art (Digital Photography) (BFA)

History of photography from the 19th century to the present.

Through readings, lectures, demonstrations and regular shooting assignments and critique, introduces the basic concepts of photography as a form of creative expression. With an emphasis on the student's own creative practice, covers technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of photography and explores how meaning is created in a photograph. Introduces basic digital editing, camera controls, selection and sequencing. Assignments cover traditional genres such as landscape, portrait and still life. Places a strong emphasis on interaction with classmates' work and receptivity to critique. Fully manual DSLR is suggested but not required for this course.

Through readings, lectures, demonstrations and regular shooting assignments and critique, introduces the basic concepts of digital photography as a form of creative expression. With an emphasis on the student's own creative practice, explores the ways in which the recently increased speed of creation and dissemination have led to the ubiquity of photography and how these aspects have radically altered how photographs function in today's world. Covers technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of digital photography and explores how meaning is created in a digital photograph. Students learn digital editing, camera controls, file formats, workflow and explores media theory in relation to digital imaging technology. Assignments cover topics such as appropriation, social media, surveillance, vernacular and ritual photography. Places a strong emphasis on interaction with classmates' work and receptivity to critique.

Brief introductory survey of contemporary photographic practice through video lectures, digital image production and peer-to-peer online engagement. Topics include photographic artists engaging with the medium's history, artists engaging with science and photographic artists working within or responding to the photographic genres.

Builds on the skills and conceptual underpinnings of previous coursework and is the final course in the required photo foundation for the Digital Photography BFA. Students build on their understanding of photography in relation to the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of photography. Requires students to create a short video and create physical objects, including printed photographs and a book. Places a strong emphasis on idea development, interaction with classmates' work and receptivity to critique.