This course examines various aspects of photography, including photographers, photographs, and technical innovations, within their historical, social and cultural contexts. Although students will study photography as it has been applied to journalism, science, fashion, advertising, etc., emphasis will be on photography as art.
Summer sessions are intensive 8 week sessions. This class covers the History and Aesthetics of Photography after 1945. This class requires use of Canvas with no required in-person meetings. Students will complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet-enabled device with writing and spell check capabilities. This class is part of CityOnline and is 8 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check Welcome to CityOnline. Requisites/Advisories: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188, writing essays and using MLA citations. Transfers to: CSU/UC/CCSF area E
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188