PSAM
3856

Advanced Photo Concepts: Photography and Cinema

Parsons School of Design: School of Art, Media, and Tech

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Photography & Cinema
Spring 2026
Taught By: Adam Ames
Section: A

CRN: 2831

Credits: 3

In this course, we examine the deep connections and mutual influence between photography and cinema. Through screenings of key films, we will explore how cinematic style, genre, lighting, and narrative shape both historical and contemporary photographic practices. Lectures will compare notable photographic works with films that inform them—whether through visual style, thematic parallels, or historical reference. The course encourages critical thinking about image construction, a narrative strategy central to fashion, fine art, and contemporary photojournalism. Film genres covered include art films, film noir, documentary, science fiction, independent cinema, video art, and hybrid forms.

Open to: Bachelors degree in Photography majors and Photography minors only. Pre-requisite(s): PUPH 2110 Core Studio 2 or PSAM 1050 Intro to Photo AND PSAM 1060 Light and Image.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:50am EDT 10/14/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026