Imaging Resistance: Photographic Media and Socially Engaged Art

The aim of this introductory photo-imaging survey course is to explore the myriad ways that politically committed image-makers have employed photographic media in support of social justice, community reform movements and political revolutions. Students will gain an understanding of how photo-based imagery is fundamental to diverse socially engaged art forms over the past 150 years. Weekly readings and writing assignments, lecture presentations and class discussions, and a final research project presentation and paper constitute the requirements, a site visit to museums and/or galleries may be scheduled.