ART 261 Alternative Photography Processes

An introductory course focusing on the history and fundamentals of Photography as well as historical processes. Various technical and aesthetic considerations of fine art photography are taught with an emphasis on alternative processes, concept development, printing, and presentation. The course covers a variety of alternative process techniques and how to merge them with digital technology as well as professional presentation methods.

Credits

4

General Education Requirements

Arts and Letters

Course Learning Outcomes

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

1. Differentiate between various historical processes in photography

2. Address technical considerations of creative photography by applying fundamental principles of concept development, design, and professional presentation

3. Address aesthetic considerations of creative photography by applying fundamental principles of concept development, design, and professional presentation

4. Control and manipulate photographs using alternative processes

5. Critique photographs using correct photographic and design terminology