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MPS 301
Histories of Photography
This course traces histories and theories of the medium of photography from its
invention in the 19th century to the image-saturated world of the 21st century. Grounded in historical case studies, the course analyses the aesthetic, documentary, social, and political role of photography while providing a critical overview of key figures, theoretical debates, and artistic movements.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Prerequisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Antirequisites
None
Custom Requisites
None
Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages
*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.
- Image Arts
- MPS 401 - History of Photography and Media Art II
- Minor in Photography Media Arts
