PHO 107B - Psychology of Photography

Credits: 3

Description
Explores photography and visual media from a psychological perspective. Examines photography through analysis of perception, personality, self-image, and emotional awareness and expression. This introductory class has been designed as an interdisciplinary approach to photography and psychology, and will benefit those with experience in either area. Basic photographic skills will be used in practical exercises/assignments. A limited number of cameras will be available for checkout.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of introductory psychology as they apply to the making and interpretation of photographs.
Demonstrate the ability to apply accepted photographic techniques to compose and shoot distinctive images with the desired emotional and/or intellectual impact.
Demonstrate an ability to recognize and employ techniques that can affect an individual’s interpretation of a photograph.
Demonstrate, through the completion of exercises and assignments, increased awareness of the psychological component of the creative process as a means for enhancing artistic merit in photographic work.
Demonstrate an understanding of several psychological obstacles to creativity through exercises designed to help overcome such barriers.
Identify the ways in which self-image, health and well ness, and society have been influenced by the photographic medium.
The student will utilize the photographic medium to deepen the individual’s understanding of self and others.

Prerequisite: PHO 101