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MPS 301

Histories of Photography

This course traces histories and theories of the medium of photography from its invention in the 19th century to the image-saturated world of the 21st century. Grounded in historical case studies, the course analyses the aesthetic, documentary, social, and political role of photography while providing a critical overview of key figures, theoretical debates, and artistic movements.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

None

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Custom Requisites

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