(in Polish) The History of Photography 1400-OG-EN-HP-L

This course is designed to give the students wide understanding of the history of photography. The course spans the history of the medium, from its early development to current practice, providing a focused understanding of the cultural contexts in which photographers have lived. Over the past decade, historical studies of photography have embraced a variety of cultural and disciplinary approaches to the medium, while shedding light on non-Western, vernacular, and “other” photographic practices outside the Euro-American canon. In lectures, discussions, and through readings and research we will uncover the personalities, movements, technologies, and influences that have contributed to the development of the medium of photography from its invention to the present paying special attention also to the forgotten greats, regional champions and new discoveries.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: Ex. - participation in lectures - 30 hrs - consultations- 10 hrs Self-study hours: Ex. - preparation for lectures – 15 hrs - writing essays/ papers/ projects- 10 hrs - reading literature- 20 hrs - preparation for presentation- 10 hrs Altogether: 95 hrs ( 3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student W1: has advanced knowledge about the historical and cultural context of photography, defines basic terms and processes W2: knows the diverse developments in photography from its invention to contemporary styles. W3: is familiar with special vocabulary, technical and theoretical terms W4: is acquainted with with both canonical and lesser-known, under-represented artists and non-Western photographic practices W5: is familiar with principles of diversity, inclusion, and the democracy of images in photography.

Learning outcomes - skills

Student U1: Student is able to recognize the historical photographic techniques and technologies discussed in the course. U2: Student is capable of estimating photographic works by referring them to the prevailing trends explored in the curriculum U3: Has advanced skills in analyzing the cultural contexts shaping photographers and their works. U4: Can explain the impact of forgotten artists, regional champions, and new discoveries on the development of photography

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student K1: understands the significance of diverse perspectives in photographic history. K2: understands the need for reframing the canon of photography by exploring non-Western, vernacular, and "other" photographic practices. K3: is sensitive to cultural diversity and well-prepared to appreciate the richness it brings to photographic expressions. K4: is aware of he importance of cultural diversity in the evolution of photography. K5: identifies and accepts the contributions of under-represented artists, such as women and photographers of color, to the broader photographic landscape. K6: participates in exploring and contributing to the diverse narratives presented in the course, involving themselves in discussions on both canonical and underrepresented artists. K7: can cooperate, communicate, and work with peers to foster an inclusive environment that embraces the democracy of images and diverse perspectives in photography.

Teaching methods

Expository teaching methods: - informative lecture (conventional) lecture - slides, films and videos presentations

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture

Online teaching methods

- methods developing reflexive thinking
- content-presentation-oriented methods

Prerequisites

knowledge of English

Course coordinators

Katarzyna Gębarowska

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
Attendance at all lectures
credit based on the attendance
oral exam – presentation

Assessment criteria:

fail- 50 pts (50%)
satisfactory- 60 pts (60%)
satisfactory plus- 70 pts (70%)
good - 80 pts (80%)
good plus- 85 pts (85%)
very good- 90 pts (90%)

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

Literature:
Badger, G., 2007, The Genius of Photography. How photography has changed our lives. Quadrille, London.
Barrett T., 2020, Criticizing Photographs. An Introduction to Understanding Images Routledge, London.
Barrett, R; Cutshaw, S., 2008, In the vernacular: Photography of the everyday. Boston University Art Gallery.
Batchen G., 2002, Vernacular Photographies, [in:] Batchen G., Each Wild Idea: Writing, Photography, History, MIT Press, Cambridge–London, s. 56–80.
Chéroux, C., 2014, La fotografía vernácula. Ediciones Ve.
Cotton Ch., 2014, The Photograph as Contemporary Art, Thames & Hudson, London.
Friedewald B., 2018, Women Photographers. From Julia Margaret Cameron to Cindy Sherman, Prestel Verlag, Munich–London–New York.
Johnson, W., 2022, A History of Photography. From 1839 to the Present, Taschen, Cologne.
Lebart L., Robert M., 2022, A World History of Women Photographers, Thames & Hudson, London.
Marien, M., 2021, Photography A cultural history, Laurence King Publishing, London.
Marien, M., 2012, 100 Ideas that Changed Photography and Photography Visionaries, Laurence King Publishing, London.
Pritchard M., 2015, A History of Photography in 50 Cameras, Firefly Books, Canada.
Protgel, P. 2022, An alterantive history of photography, Prestel, London.
Rosenblum N., 2010, A History of Women Photographers, Abeville Press, New York.
Rosenblum N., 2008, A World History od Photography, Abeville Press, New York.
Roberts, P., 2022, Alfred Stieglitz, Camera Work, Taschen, Cologne.
Sontag, S., 2001, On Photography, Picador, New York.
Smith, I., 2018, The Short Story of Photography. A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Works, Themes & Techniques, Laurence King Publishing, London.
Solomon-Godeau, A., 2017, Photography After Photography, Duke University Press, Durham.
Literature:
Badger, G., 2007, The Genius of Photography. How photography has changed our lives. Quadrille, London.
Barrett T., 2020, Criticizing Photographs. An Introduction to Understanding Images Routledge, London.
Barrett, R; Cutshaw, S., 2008, In the vernacular: Photography of the everyday. Boston University Art Gallery.
Batchen G., 2002, Vernacular Photographies, [in:] Batchen G., Each Wild Idea: Writing, Photography, History, MIT Press, Cambridge–London, s. 56–80.
Chéroux, C., 2014, La fotografía vernácula. Ediciones Ve.
Cotton Ch., 2014, The Photograph as Contemporary Art, Thames & Hudson, London.
Friedewald B., 2018, Women Photographers. From Julia Margaret Cameron to Cindy Sherman, Prestel Verlag, Munich–London–New York.
Johnson, W., 2022, A History of Photography. From 1839 to the Present, Taschen, Cologne.
Lebart L., Robert M., 2022, A World History of Women Photographers, Thames & Hudson, London.
Marien, M., 2021, Photography A cultural history, Laurence King Publishing, London.
Marien, M., 2012, 100 Ideas that Changed Photography and Photography Visionaries, Laurence King Publishing, London.
Pritchard M., 2015, A History of Photography in 50 Cameras, Firefly Books, Canada.
Protgel, P. 2022, An alterantive history of photography, Prestel, London.
Rosenblum N., 2010, A History of Women Photographers, Abeville Press, New York.
Rosenblum N., 2008, A World History od Photography, Abeville Press, New York.
Roberts, P., 2022, Alfred Stieglitz, Camera Work, Taschen, Cologne.
Sontag, S., 2001, On Photography, Picador, New York.
Smith, I., 2018, The Short Story of Photography. A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Works, Themes & Techniques, Laurence King Publishing, London.
Solomon-Godeau, A., 2017, Photography After Photography, Duke University Press, Durham.

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