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PHOTO 140 - History of Photography - Molly Moody

Course:History of Photography
Professor:Molly Moody
Email:molly.moody@canyons.edu
Format:
  • OnlineLive
Course Length:
  • 16 Week

Introduction

Welcome to PHOTO 140, an introductory course that explores photography as an artistic, historic, and cultural medium. I look forward to working with each student this semester! If you have any questions about the course, be sure to send an email. 

Course Description

This course covers the history and appreciation of photography from the nineteenth-century to the present. Throughout the semester, we will assess the relationship between photography and history, culture, technology, art, social values, and other concerns. Students will learn new terminology related to the historic and cultural context of photography.

What to Expect in this Course

  • The Canvas course site will be available on the first day of the semester.
  • Course content will consist of readings, lectures, discussions, video clips, and PowerPoint presentations. 
  • We will spend a great deal of time looking at, discussing, and writing about photographs. Each student is expected to communicate information about photographs through visual analysis. Such information may include the time and place a particular photograph was made, artistic styles, various materials and techniques, and the context of the work. 
  • Students will be reading and writing about photography, thus an ability to express individual opinions, interpretations, and critiques is essential for succeeding in this class.
  • This is a lecture course and NOT a lab/studio course.

Types of Assessments

Visual Analysis assignments, Unit Exams, Discussion responses

Textbook Information

Marien, Mary Warner. Photography: A Cultural History, 3rd or 4th edition, Prentice Hall/Pearson. ISBN: 9780205988945
- You are required to obtain a copy of the text prior to the beginning of class; you may rent/purchase the textbook from various online websites or reserve your textbook online for next day pick up from the COC bookstore.


Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

  • CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
  • CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 06/12/2021 Sub#: 271