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Photography, which will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2027, is omnipresent in our daily lives. Advertising photos, souvenir photos, documentary photos, or art photos, photographic practices are varied, but the common goal of these different approaches is communication. Through the reading of essential texts (including Baudelaire, Cartier-Bresson, Gisèle Freund, and Susan Sontag), a study of its technological development, and an analysis of major genres and their movements, we will evaluate the extraordinary impact of photography on society.
The class will meet on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for eight weeks beginning October 28. The cost of tuition is $280, which equates to $17.50 per hour of instruction. This class is suitable for learners at the B1 Intermediate level and up. If you are not sure what level you are, we recommend either taking our placement test or giving our office a call at 314-432-0734.
About the Instructor
Dominique grew up in France where he studied American Civilization and Art History at the University of Paris in Nanterre. He came to the USA in 1992 as an exchange student and teaching assistant at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he had a chance to study photography and painting, before moving with his wife to St. Louis in 1997, where he divides his professional time between teaching photography at Webster University and professional wedding photography. He enjoys spending time with his family including exploring wilderness areas with them.
To Enroll
This course is recommended for students at the B2 level and up. If you are not sure what your level in French is, we recommend that you take our placement test before enrolling.
If you are new to the Alliance Française de St. Louis, or your annual membership has lapsed, you will need to purchase a membership to enroll.
When you are ready to enroll, simply add this class to your cart and check out.
2025 Adult Class Schedule
Term 1: January 6 - March 1
Term 2: March 3 - April 26
Term 3: April 28 - June 21
Summer Break (Closed): June 23 - July 5
Term 4: July 7 - August 30
Term 5: September 1 - October 25
Term 6: October 27 - December 20
Winter Break (Closed): December 22 - January 3, 2026