Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Photo History I (part 2)34618/2803/2223/1/05
Study guide

Photo History I (part 2)

34618/2803/2223/1/05
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 1
    Specialisation:
    • Photography
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Photography
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Henneman Inge
Teaching staff are not (all) known yet.
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2023 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 62,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

The course understands the history of photography as a succession of different alliances between the medium and already existing cultural systems such as industry, the press and the museum.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA3 - The student knows about and understands the social, cultural, artistic, historical and international context of the visual arts and artistic praxis, and continues to develop this knowledge and understanding.
The student can situate the work of a photographer in its cultural-historical context.
BA5 - When developing his/her personal visual language the students starts from a searching and reflective attitude when developing one's own visual language.
The student can analyze the life and work of a photographer.
The student can independently carry out research into aspects of photo history.
BA6 - The student understands the characteristics of his/her personal designs and/or realizations and is able to communicate about this in an appropriate manner.
The student can communicate clearly (visually, verbally and in writing) about his independent research.

Course content

The course starts from the crucial insight that photography in itself means 'nothing', but that it was only given purpose and meaning by entering into alliances with already established cultural practices. While the first semester focused on the alliance between photography and the archive, between photography and art and between photography and business, three other systems with which photography bonded are now explored in more depth. These are discussed successively: photography and industry, photography and the printing press, and photography and the museum. On the basis of 10 keynote presentations, these alliances will be further explained. Although the course is largely chronological, these alliances cannot be limited to specific periods or times. That is why historical examples will be placed next to contemporary practices. In addition to an insight into the way in which the idea of 'photography' is constantly rethought in function of the system with which the medium sought (and often found) connection, the course also devotes a great deal of attention to the development of reading strategies in order to be able to analyse photographic images and understand how they generate meaning.

Study material (text): Mandatory

There is no written course. The student prepares for the exam on the basis of their own notes. To prepare for the exam, the slides used during the lessons are made available online.

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials24,00 hours
  • Remark: The presence of the student during classes is required.
Work time outside of contact hours36,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Semester 2Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series100,00Student attendance is a requirement for this course unit. In case you are legitimately absent, bring a certificate to the secretariat as soon as possible.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series100,00

Evaluation (text)

1st period

Written examination on the subject matter of the second semester
NOTE: If anti-corona virus measures prevent you from taking a written exam, this exam will be replaced by an oral exam through Microsoft Teams. Each student is then entitled to 10 minutes of preparation time to formulate their answers to the two questions asked. The maximum duration of each oral exam is 30 minutes.

2nd period

Written examination on the subject matter of the second semester
NOTE: If anti-corona virus measures prevent you from taking a written exam, this exam will be replaced by an oral exam through Microsoft Teams. Each student is then entitled to 10 minutes of preparation time to formulate their answers to the two questions asked. The maximum duration of each oral exam is 30 minutes.