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ARTH 342 Photography in Canada 1839-1939

ARTH 342  Photography in Canada 1839-1939  Units: 3.00  

Through lectures, readings, and research, this course explores the nature, practice, and impact of photography in Canada between 1839 and 1939. By examining how the new medium was used to confirm, complement, and contest older forms of aesthetic expression, written documentation, or visual evidence, it traces the role of photography in Canadian society during this critical period of Canadian nation building.

Learning Hours: 126 (24 Lecture, 12 Group Learning, 90 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science