MCCCD Program Description

History of Photography

Course: ARH115

First Term: 1998 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Survey of history of photography from beginning to present. Emphasizes medium`s impact upon society and other visual arts. Technical developments, aesthetic concerns, and individual photographers studied.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify examples of early photographic processes. (I) 2. Identify major individuals in the development of photo processes from 1826 to present, and describe their contributions. (II) 3. Describe the evolution of specific photographic trends and styles. (III) 4. Identify major figures in photography, and describe their contributions. (IV) 5. Describe various influential groups in photography and their contributions to the medium. (V) 6. Describe photography`s impact on 19th century societies and on other visual arts. (VI) 7. Describe photography`s impact on contemporary societies and on other visual arts. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Early photographic processes A. Daguerreotype B. Calotype C. Collodion processes D. Dry plate E. Flexible film F. Color processes II. Major innovations in photographic process A. 1826 to 1888 B. 1889 to present III. The evolution of styles and trends A. Portraiture B. Documentary C. Photography as an art 1. Pictorialism 2. Naturalism 3. Modernism 4. Post modernism IV. Major figures in photography A. 19th century B. 20th century V. Influential groups A. The photo secession B. Group F64 C. The Bauhaus VI. Impact of photography on 19th century A. Newspapers and magazines B. Other visual arts VII. Impact of photography on 20th century A. Newspapers, magazines, television, and computers B. Other visual arts

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/1994

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