History of Photographic Portraiture
6 weeks | $325 | Online
Enhance understanding of the relevancy of the photographic portrait in our world history by discussing the origins and evolution of photographic portraiture as it pertains to the medium’s technical and creative advances. This will include in-depth discussions of the value of photographic portraits for various class and ethnic groups; portraits in times of war; portraits as revolutionary, civil rights, and human rights tools; portraits as advertising tools within arenas of commercial enterprises such as fashion, product, and catalog; and the evolution of the portrait in the modern era including editorial and mass media.
Quarters Offered: Fall | Online
Course Fee: $325
Prerequisite: none
Note: Elective course for Photography: Images and Techniques professional certificate.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email unex-digital@ucsd.edu.
Course Number: ART-40692
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts department at 858-534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.