ARTS 277
Intermediate Photography: Hyperobjects and the Mundane Spring 2025
Division I

Class Details

Through the photographic medium and the latest Do-It-Yourself trends, this intermediate photography class will explore object-oriented ontology and the notion of Hyperobjects or objects that transcend the local by massively spanning time and space. This class will use DIY techniques, found and mundane objects and materials as a tool to build sculptures and installations that will later on be photographed in the studio and outdoors. The creation of these 3D spaces, virtual or public, propose replications and low-budget prototypes resembling miniature versions of Hyperobjects in transient spaces. Using science-fiction references and mythology we will attempt to document and/or create a space that is invisible or has not yet been experienced by the world. What does ecological philosophy currently look like, and (how) will it translate after the end of the world/dystopia through the remaining photographic image and media? This class will search for, invent, and document Hyperobjects – entities of vast temporal/spatial dimensions that defeat traditional ideas of what a thing, object or photograph is.
The Class: Format: studio
Limit: 16
Expected: 14
Class#: 4025
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: Students are required to be present in class, do their assignments on time including midterm and final. Students are expected to do 10 hours of work/week outside of class time.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Photography
Enrollment Preferences: Preference will be given to Art majors
Materials/Lab Fee: $300 lab fee charged to term bill. Lab and material fees for all studio art classes are covered by the book grant for all Williams financial aid recipients.
Distributions: Divison I

Class Grid

Updated 2:14 am

Course Catalog Search


(searches Title and Course Description only)
TERM




SUBJECT
DIVISION



DISTRIBUTION



ENROLLMENT LIMIT
COURSE TYPE
Start Time
End Time
Day(s)