African Americans & Photography

Description from DukeHub

This course explores the history and culture of photography among African Americans. Topics for consideration will include the 1) history of photographic technologies, 2) the political urgency compelling early Black photographers, 3) as well as the aesthetic practices and interventions made by contemporary Black artists.

Skills

• makingdescription: "photography" and 2 more

AI-resilient: 2 of 5 2/5

• No: Physical, lab or field work
• No: Live work with people
• No: Judgment someone is accountable for
• ✓Yes: A craft you practice with your hands or body · "photography"
• ✓Yes: Small, in-person format · seminar, 18 seats per section

The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works

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