ARTS 3375 Advanced Photography: Form and Object

Reimagining the photograph as a tool for invention and transformation, this advanced course challenges traditional photographic boundaries by embracing artifice and interdisciplinary practices. Students will explore the history and evolution of constructed imagery while experimenting with staging, directing, and printing on diverse materials such as fine art paper, transparencies, adhesive papers, fabrics and more. Technical demonstrations will refine skills in Photoshop, color correction, and large-format printing. Projects may range from standalone images to print-based installations, tailored to each student's creative vision. Special attention will be given to scaling work for monumental displays and immersive environments. By the end of the course, students will produce a cohesive body of work that integrates innovative techniques and materials, translating personal narratives and ideologies into impactful physical forms.

Course overview

Department
Studio Art
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.70 / 5 · Excellent
10 responses
Instructor rating
4.90 / 5 · Excellent
10 responses
Terms evaluated
1
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Courtney Engstrom4.74.94.44.54.44.94.74.94–6 hrs/week10 of 14

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Courtney Engstrom · Devlin Hall 9 Th 02:00PM-05:00PM · Offered