A Survey of Contemporary Portraiture Course/Class February 7, 2011

This course delivers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and nuances critical to contemporary portraiture. It delves into the style, history and techniques of both classic and contemporary portraiture with an emphasis on Australian content in context. Focusing on the concepts and successes of all genres, including the nude, self-portrait, environmental, staged, and documentary portraiture, A Survey of Contemporary Portraiture covers the background behind great movements in portrait photography and introduces participants to the critical concepts prolific to both international and Australian portrait photography.

Official Website: http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/course/ascp