Eden Prairie Community Education

This course explores a series of events and people’s experiences leading to the creation of the camera and the science and art of photography, from being an optical phenomenon, used for artistic practices and experimentation, to early photography. We will then view work showing the photographic progression from being a curiosity, to artistic expression, then scientific research, to a tool for communication and more, while viewing Master and lesser-known photographers from the late 1800’s to the 21st century. Then delving into new technology, trends, and new directions in photography.

• Introduction to the Camera and Photography
  How the camera came to be, when photography was born, how photography was first used and who were the early so called “photographers” that influenced society up to the 20th century.
• Master Photographers: 20th– 21st Century
  From Alfred Stieglitz in the 1900’s, to Ansel Adams in the 40’s, to Annie Leibovitz today, we will look at their work and discuss their influences. Then we will introduce where new technology and digital creators are changing and guiding the art form.

Disclaimer: There will be the occasional exposure to partial nudity or challenging journalism images from historical events.

*This class can be taken by itself, but it is a part of a 4-part series.