Art Studio 205dc - Topics: Studio Art Workshops: Decolonizing the Camera

Throughout this 7-week course, students work towards developing an understanding of decolonization as it pertains to the camera and photographic processes. They spend time with texts that engage the camera and its role in the creation and upholding of systems pertaining to race and power. The readings are supplemented by rigorous experimentation with alternative photographic processes, including, but not limited to cameraless processes such as cyanotypes, solar prints, and anthotypes. This course approaches decolonization through experimentation thus revealing the expansive possibilities held within the image-making process when experimentation and abstraction are centered. When multiple workshops are offered, students may take different topics during the first and second half of the semester for a total of 4 credits. Up to 4 credits of workshops may count toward the Studio Art Major. No prerequisites. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12. (E)