Time Schedule:
Nicolette A. Bromberg
HIST 222
Seattle Campus
Introduction to understanding how to view and interpret information contained in photographs. Examines the photograph as artifact, intent of the photographer, photographic codes and meanings; how such information is used, misused, and manipulated for various purposes and how to navigate archival institutions in search of photographs. Offered: jointly with INFO 222.
Class description
Introduction to understanding how to view and interpret information contained in photographs. The course will examine the photograph as an artifact, how to see like a photographer, the intent of the photographer, photographic codes and meanings, how photographs are used, misused and manipulated for various purposes and how to navigate archival institutions in search of photographs.
The course will be lecture and classroom discussion.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Complete assigned readings.
Class assignments and grading
Readings for class discussion; several short papers and a photographic analysis project.
Participation in class discussion; completion of projects; attendence.
