Courses

Experimental Photography

Credit hours: 3--Contact hours: 90

Course# 23-3700

Dept: Photography

Course Description: This course is a systematic exploration of alternative photographic processes, including Cyanotype, Kallitype, Gum Bichromate, and a variety of photo processes that are typically classified as alternative or experimental. In addition to mastering the technical side of these mostly unconventional processes, students will work on projects that extend beyond traditional means of presenting their photo work. This could mean printing imagery on unconventional materials such as fabric, glass or wood, or presenting the photos in a more sculptural form. Students will learn to manipulate their images using graphic arts film; creation of cliché verre negatives; digital techniques; and photographic prints. The class will require students to make new imagery with conventional and less conventional cameras (pinhole cameras, for example), but will also encourage students to work with found and collected imagery which can be collaged together with other materials, photos, drawings, prints, etc. to create mixed media pieces.

Prerequisites: Black and White Photo II or equivalent