Perspectives on Photography

COMM-2410

This course helps students understand the meaning and emotional complexity of visual images in their culture. Students examine photographic imagery through three perspectives. The first—formal—addresses the design components of the image, such as vantage point and contrast. The second—psychodynamic—concerns the emotional dynamics of viewing. The third—social political— explores photographs as instruments for preserving or challenging cultural values. No technical knowledge of photography is needed.

4 credits
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Offered as Cross-Listing Only
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Spring Summer Fall
(Session 1) (Session 2)
2023
2022
2021
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 16/19
2020
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 16/19
2019
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 18/19
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 19/19
2018
2017
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 18/19
2016
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 19/19
2015
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 20/0
2014
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 19/19
2013
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 19/19
2012
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 18/0
Perspectives On Photography (4c) [CI]
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 15/19
2011
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 23/25
2010
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 24/25
2009
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 27/0
2008
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 23/25
2007
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 22/25
2006
2005
2004
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Dina Ann Williams
Seats Taken: 23/25
2003
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 24/30
2002
2001
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 43/60
2000
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 26/30
1999
Perspectives On Photography (4c)
  • Ellen Esrock
Seats Taken: 20/35
1998