A Short History of Photography

Examine major photographic movements and the individuals who have shaped the history of the medium. Beginning with discussion of pre-photographic experiments and continuing toward a look at contemporary photography, students will learn the relevance of the medium's rich and complex history. Lectures will concentrate on the progression of visual culture, role of science and photography's dubious relationship with art. A print viewing assignment will bring students face to face with rare examples of original prints and masterworks of photography. The goal of this course is to engage history with a tangible understanding of the medium and its relationship to the act of making images.

Note: Requirement for Professional Certificate in Photography.

Course Number: ART-40412
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Photography: Images and Techniques

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1/22/2019 - 3/12/2019

$190

In-class

Cancelled

• SECTION ID:

  136547

• CLASS TYPE:

  In-class, Traditional Classroom instruction

• INSTRUCTOR:

  Davis, Scott B., Studied photography and the history of photography at the University of New Mexico, and worked as a docent at MoPA

  Scott Davis studied photography and the history of photography at the University of New Mexico. He previously worked as the director of exhibitions and design at MOPA and is the founder and executive director of the Medium Festival of Photography—an annual event celebrating creative artists in contemporary photography. Davis is an accomplished platinum/palladium printer whose photographs are represented in museums and private collections nationwide.    

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  How to Read a Photograph 1st
  by Ian Jeffrey
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780810972971

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  No refunds after: 1/28/2019.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $165 ($190 if enrolled after 12/10/2018).
  1st no meeting date: 2/18/2019.
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI and MOPA members can take advantage of our $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time prior to course start date. The maximum discount a MOPA or SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. Discount is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
1/28/2019	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	TBD
2/4/2019	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	TBD
2/11/2019	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	TBD
2/25/2019	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	TBD
3/4/2019	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	TBD
3/11/2019	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	TBD