Course Outline - Mohawk Valley Community College



Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica and Rome, New York

Course Outline

PT 206 History of Photography 2 C-3, Cr-3

Course Description:

This course focuses on the development of photography in the 20th Century. It explores technological innovations throughout the 20th Century and their impact on photography. It reinforces the premise that photography is a vital means of communication in the field of visual communications. It covers the interdisciplinary nature of 20th Century photography, and how it lends itself well to science, art, and communications.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Aid students in understanding of photography's impact on the twentieth century

• Identify technological innovations of the twentieth century

• Understand documentary photography

• Identify a number of war photographers and their photographs

• Understand how photography is a milestone in mass communications

• Understand photography's impact on the magazine industry

• Understand the advertising industry’s influence on modern photography

• Name a number of famous photographers from the 20th Century

Major Topics:

• Documentary Photography

• The history of News Photography and Photojournalism

• World War I photography

• Photography as a Milestone in Mass Communications

• The Birth of the Picture Page

• World War II Photography

• Photography's Impact on the Magazine Industry

• Advertising and Photography a Perfect Match

• The Vietnam Experience & Photography's Impact on the Media & Society

• The Birth of Rolling Stone Magazine, The New Generation Finds Itself

• Portrait and Fashion Photography of the 20th Century

• New Directions in photography and the Digital Image

Reviewed July 2023

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