ART 416N - Portraiture

3 Credit(s)

Non Liberal Arts
This course explores traditional and experimental approaches to portrait photography, challenging conventional definitions while examining evolving concepts of identity and representation. Students will develop technical proficiency with lighting equipment, camera controls, and post-processing while learning to capture authentic moments. Through studying historical and contemporary approaches, students will build a critical framework for understanding how portraiture transforms in response to cultural and technological shifts. Moving beyond classical portraiture, the course encourages experimentation through alternative techniques, multimedia approaches, and conceptual exploration, with special attention to the photographer-subject relationship and ethics. Projects include portrait installations, digital manipulation, projection photography, multiple exposures, and mixed media integration, allowing students to create compelling work while developing their unique artistic voice through hands-on assignments and critique sessions.

Offered When: Once per year
Prerequisite(s): ART 112N; ART 213N