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Photography and film are synonymous with industrial modernization, but how did these new forms of technology affect the ways in which the nation was understood? With a focus on sources and interpretation, this course examines how culture is produced in the dialogue between historical narrative and visual representation. Having considered the contribution of pre-existing forms such as painting in conveying a distinctive iconography, the analysis investigates the work of commercial photographers during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. This is followed by an exploration of the documentary, firstly via photojournalism, and secondly through film. Download course guide.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Session | First Sub Session | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Photography and film are synonymous with industrial modernization, but how did these new forms of technology affect the ways in which the nation was understood? With a focus on sources and interpretation, this course examines how culture is produced in the dialogue between historical narrative and visual representation. Having considered the contribution of pre-existing forms such as painting in conveying a distinctive iconography, the analysis investigates the work of commercial photographers during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. This is followed by an exploration of the documentary, firstly via photojournalism, and secondly through film. Case studies then explore the complex role of visual material in ethnology and memory studies.
Students are not permitted to register for this course after the end of week 2 of teaching.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt
There are no assessments for this course.
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