Photography Courses

As a Photography major students will be required to take the following courses:

ART 122. BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY. Introductory course in black and white photography. This course will cover basic photography techniques and darkroom procedures from basic camera operation to making a finished print. Weekly assignments and critiques will emphasize the development of camera vision and explore its aesthetic possibilities as a visual medium. Each student should have a manually operated camera that can be used throughout the course. Lecture laboratory 6 hours. 3

Art 222. INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY. Projects in black and white photography above the basic level concerning natural lighting, darkroom, composition, camera and lens, processing, and image presentation. The emphasis is on visual communication. Prerequisite: ART 122 or permission of instructor. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 225. FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY. Introduction to the basic concepts of digital capture as well as the language and tools of current high-end image manipulation software. Students should master basic navigation, selection tools, layers, and photographic compositing. Further investigation will cover resolution as it relates to image origination from scanners and digital cameras. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 235. FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL VIDEO. A solid technical and conceptual foundation and an understanding of time based media. Students will concentrate on learning the aesthetics of single camera production, including scripting, storyboard production, basic lighting, and post production editing. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 343. DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY. A review of aesthetic, historical, and literal applications of unmanipulated photography. Each class will produce a portfolio of social documentary photography of a community, phenomenon, or issue in the area. The work produced will lead to an exhibit. Prerequisite: ART 222. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 410. BEYOND BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY. Students will examine
advanced adjustment layer techniques, layer blending, and other correction and workflow methods with particular attention to preparing images for output
Students will explore a variety of image media from slides and negatives, to direct digital capture. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 425. PHOTOGRAPHY CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS. This course examines the theory and behavior of photographic materials and processes, resulting in refined processing and printing techniques especially as they relate to photographic vision. Topics include: exposure methods, photographic chemistry and formulas, negative manipulation, archival processing, and safety around hazardous materials. Students are required to produce a self-directed portfolio to demonstrate their technical ability. Prerequisite: ART 222 or permission of instructor. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 436. STUDIO LIGHTING. An introduction to electronic flash for studio use. The emphasis will be on studio lighting techniques and methods concerning portrait and product lighting. Prerequisites: ART 435 or permission of instructor. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 437. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY I. Projects in color transparency and color materials. The emphasis will be on learning the technical and aesthetic aspects of the photographic medium. Students will do all their own processing with total control as a goal. Prerequisite: ART 222 or permission of instructor. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 438. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY II. A continuation of Color Photography I, with processing to affect scene contrast and color balance, and their effect on color emulsions. Assignments demonstrate the effects of a variety of lighting conditions upon the reproduction of color transparency and print material. Prerequisite:ART 437 or permission of instructor. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 455. ADVANCED DIGITAL VIDEO. The emphasis is self-expression using time based media. The student will propose and execute a substantial work that demonstrates advanced conceptual and technical skill, culminating in a public screening of the finished work. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

ART 480. COLOR MANAGEMENT AND THE FINE DIGITAL PRINT. Students
will examine issues such as advanced color management, stability of inks, and types of papers, as well as learn methods for creating color profiles for cameras, papers, scanners and film, and how they relate to the production of exhibition quality prints. Lecture-laboratory 6 hours. 3

Elect 12 Studio Hours: studio hours can be any art studio class the student wishes to take that is not in their major or minor.

ART 498. ART SEMINAR. Directed individual problems in art of particular interest to students of advanced levels of development. Prerequisite: junior or senior art major standing. 3 ART 499. SENIOR THESIS. Exit interview with Art Faculty and Senior Exhibit. Required of all concentrations except Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Art Education. 3

ART 499. SENIOR THESIS. Exit interview with Art Faculty and Senior Exhibit. Required of all concentrations except Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Art Education. 3

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