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PHT 110: History of Photography (3 Credits)
Overview

Surveys important photographers, processes, and historical influences of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

Familiarizes students with major photographers, processes and movements in photography from its beginnings to the present. Develop awareness of photography's historical and current role in the art world and in the larger society.

No prerequesites.

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Objectives
 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Identify the work of major photographers
  2. Explain the significance of major photographers, techniques and movements from the beginning of photography to the present
  3. Analyze the role of photography in the art world and in society
  4. Relate their own photography to historical works and trends in the medium
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Materials
 

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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Assignment
Points
Discussions 85
Quizzes 65
Presentation 50
Exams 100
Total 300

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass one exam in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grading Scale
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59
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Exams
 

There are 2 exams in this course.

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Last Updated: February 19, 2016