PHO 119 — PHO-119. Contemporary Photography. 3 Credits
LECT 45 hrs This course fosters a critical understanding of the development of photography since 1950, as both a fine art and medium of communication. Students will gain an understanding of the philosophies that have shaped the current uses of the photographic image. During the semester, students will view and discuss diverse bodies of photographic work in relation to their historical, social, and artistic context. PLEASE NOTE: This course contains explicit content. These works are included because they are significant to the history of photography. These bodies of work present important challenges to artistic traditions and conventions, social norms, standards of beauty and taste, and ultimately, to definitions of photography. Moving towards a critical and social analysis is a key component of this course.