Course Descriptions

 PHOT 101 Basic Photography

2‑4‑4 Introduction to black and white photography. Students will learn the use of the camera, film and print processing and gain an aesthetic sense of the photograph. ($400)

PHOT 103 Large Format Photography

2‑4‑4 Use of the large format camera. Introduction to the zone system of exposure control and fine printing. Black and white shooting done on location. Prerequisite: PHOT 101 with minimum grade of C or better or permission of Department Head. ($700-900)

PHOT 104 Introduction to Video Production

2-2-3 Development of basic location film and video skills, introduction to equipment through classes, exercises, individual and small group production. Emphasis on non‑fiction film format with some opportunity for narrative filmmaking. Pre‑production and non‑linear computer‑based editing with Adobe Premier are explored in depth. ($100).

PHOT 151 Digital Imaging

2‑2‑3 Use of Adobe Photoshop. Introduction to digital imaging, image enhancement and manipulation. Prerequisite PHOT 101 with minimum grade of C or better or permission of Department Head. ($150)

PHOT 152 Color Photography and Digital Printing

2‑2‑3 Color photography, its materials and processes, digital printing and scanning; color management. Students will shoot, scan and print color reversal materials. Color theory will be explored through assignments requiring the selective use of color. Prerequisite: PHOT 101 with minimum grade of C or permission of Department Head and PHOT 151 (pre or co-requisite) ($600)

PHOT 111 History of Photography

3‑0‑3 History of the photographic image from its invention to the current state‑ of‑the‑art. Examination and analysis of photographic work considered important both aesthetically and technically. Offered in the spring semester only.

PHOT 201 Commercial Photography - Studio

2‑4‑4 Advanced use of the large format camera with continuing application of the zone system. Particular emphasis on studio lighting techniques used when photographing subjects of diffused reflectance, transparent and highly reflective objects, extreme high and low key situations, photo macro‑graphs and location simulations. Introduction to advertising concepts and electronic flash. Assignments to be completed in B&W print. Prerequisites: PHOT 103 with minimum grade of C or permission of Department Head. ($500) Offered in fall semester only.

PHOT 202 Commercial Photography ‑ Portraiture

2‑4‑4 Portraiture lighting techniques including use of single and multiple light sources, lighting patterns and ratios, outdoor subtractive lighting, interior lighting techniques for environmental portraiture and flash fill. Business practices, subject posing and use of medium format cameras are employed. Pre or co-requisite: PHOT 152  or permission of Department Head. ($600)

PHOT 205 Commercial Photography ‑ Advanced Studio

2‑4‑4 Advanced materials and techniques. Investigation of specialized areas of photography which exist primarily in the studio. Portfolio preparation. Prerequisite: PHOT 152, 201 with minimum grade of C or permission of Department Head. ($600) Offered in spring semester only.