ART 307 - Witnessing Landscape

Prerequisite, ART 120. This is a photographic travel course that will change geographic location each time it is offered. This course will begin by distinguishing between land and landscape; exploring capital influences and political power structures. Students will focus on the power of framing, and the consequences of light and “time” on the earth. Students will be required to do a pre-departure assignment that will be for the benefit of all students traveling for this course - based on the unique geographic, political and/or atmospheric qualities of the region we will be visiting. There will be several visits to a variety of historic sites, significant geological areas, and communities. Students will produce a photographic body of work based on their research conducted prior to leaving Chapman. Upon return the students will be given one week for post production work. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered interterm, alternate years.) 3 credits