Elective
Art & design
AHT2440: History And Theory Of Photography, Film And Video
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
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Overview
This unit surveys the history of photography, film and video from the mid-19th century until today. It introduces important theories of how photography, film and video function socially and artistically, and considers how they relate to one other. It examines how the use and understanding of photography, film and video have differed over time and between cultures, and concludes with a detailed examination of their role in the digital era.
Assessment
1 - Weekly critical responses - 25% 2 - Critical analysis - 30% 3 - Final research - 55%
Workload
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
