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ATLS 4519-001: Studio: Photovisualization

Course Description

Photovisualization will expand upon the artistic practice, technical skills, and creative design learned in the TAM core course, Image. This will be accomplished via thoughtful engagement, critical discussion, workshops and, most importantly, exploration and experimentation of advanced methods of image creation primarily within an art context. We will visualize expression, event, and information through the realization of various projects over the course of the semester. The class will also discuss such concepts as the work of contemporary artists, photo and video history, and art theory. Through this class, students will gain an advanced set of still and motion photography skills as well as a growing understanding of how to create various types of imagery.

The lessons learned will be applied to gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of not only the expressive power of imagery, but towards defining, and realizing, the role imagery will play in your future career.

Course Objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will:

Critical Thinking & Theory / History:
  • Learn the history of still and motion imagery
  • Build knowledge of professional and freelance photographic ecosystem
  • Gain an understanding of various theories and methodologies related to photography.
  • Explore alternative uses for photographic expression
  • Discuss contemporary artists, photo and video history, and art theory
Design/Creative:
  • Define and design professional photographic goals including projects and portfolio pieces
  • Incorporate various aesthetics and techniques, from contemporary to historical, into student projects.
  • Apply design thinking mindset to various photographic projects.
Technical:
  • Enhance knowledge and skill of alternate methods of visualizing expression, event, and information.
  • Strengthen still and motion photography skills
  • Create or enhance portfolio for showcasing semester’s work.

Credit Hours

  • 3 hours

Prerequisites

  • None

Documents

  • None