Course Catalog - 2013-2014

     

FWIS 115 - LANGUAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Long Title: RECONFIGURING THE LANGUAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A look at photography through the writing of critics, historians, philosophers, theorists, and photographers. Students will engage picture-making through reading, writing, discussions, presentations, and making digital photographs. Activities will include field trips for viewing exhibitions and taking photographs. Assignments will include written papers, oral prsentations, and digital photographs. Phone cameras are acceptable. This course is eligible for credit toward the major in Visual and Dramatic Arts.
Course URL: http://pwc.rice.edu/