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The Contemporary Portrait
Course No. PHV 228-328-428 Credits: 3.0
This course is an exploration of contemporary approaches to portraiture and its relation to the historical photographic portrait. Analysis of both simple and complex photographic identities and real and invented realities are investigated. Photographic assignments, readings and discussions lead to a better understanding of the student’s individual approach to the portrait and their unique relationship with the subject. Practical applications of Photographic portraiture will also be discussed. Prerequisites: PHV 295 Photo I, PHV 292, or Instructor signature. 3 credits.
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Jessica Richardson
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Richardson is author of the short story collection, It Had Been Planned and There Were Guides, which won the F...more
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