This class provides students with an appreciation and overview of Western and Non Western Art. Extensive use of slides will enable them to identify movements and artists from all periods. Field trips supplement classroom material. Students electing to take the AP exam may be awarded credit by college officials. This class offers the student the fundamentals of photography in terms of producing exciting pictures that tell a story and are printed with good technical quality.
Emphasis is placed on black and white photography.
The mechanics of handling a camera, knowledge of lighting and depth of field, and awareness of compositional skills are stressed. Students will develop their own film and make quality prints in the darkroom. The course includes an overview of historical and contemporary photographers, and discussions regarding the role of photography in society.