All Courses
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2023SP-PHOT-151-8613 - Personal Photographic Vision
PHOT 151 – Personal Photographic Vision examines the foundations of photographic seeing, thought and analysis, and the uses of analog (film) and digital photographic materials and processes, including black and white film, digital grayscale and color (film and digital). Primary focus of the course is the development of a personal photographic vision through the use of photography’s aesthetic attributes and a refined sense of technical execution and craft. Appropriate for students with prior exposure to photography and basic photographic experience. Discussion and practice with small and medium format (film) cameras, image exposure methods, basic artificial lighting techniques, image optimization and use of the dynamic tonal range with film processing and digital imaging techniques, and photographic printing practices in both darkroom and digital environments. The Photography Program will provide an analog film camera (35mm, medium- and/or large-format) for student use during the semester. For digital photography work, you may use any type of lens-based, image-making device, including smart phones, digital point-and-shoot cameras, digital SLR’s as well as other specialized cameras such as a Polaroid/Instant Camera and/or GoPros to complete assignments. This is a Hybrid course in which the Lecture component is Online through Canvas (no required Zooms), including the course content, assignments and coursework evaluation, and the Lab Instruction and Practice is On-Campus.
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2023SP-PHOT-152-8614 - Contemporary Photo Practice
PHOT 152 – Contemporary Photographic Practice explores various advanced analog (film) and digital photographic imaging systems, including medium- and large-format cameras, emerging technologies, and artificial lighting techniques in providing a foundation within the medium. Conceptual, aesthetic and technical principles, theories and strategies will be examined, including the application of one’s photographic vision with medium- and large-format cameras, digital capture and/or emerging technology systems, appropriate image exposure, image-processing with Adobe Photoshop, and printing applications, as well as artificial lighting techniques on location and in the studio.
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2023SP-PHOT-252-8648 - Photographer's Portfolio
PHOT 252 – Photographer’s Portfolio further explores the development and refinement of the techniques necessary to support serious photographic communication will be the primary objective of the course. Skillful control of modern technological options and clear understanding of historical and contemporary issues within the medium will be applied with a high degree of critical analysis in the production and interpretation of the student’s photographs. A final portfolio, including a print and/or portfolio book, will be produced describing the depth and scope of the student's interest, craft ability and vision.
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2023SU-PHOT-150-8722 - Introduction to Photography
PHOT 150 – Introduction to Photography examines the nature of photography and visual literacy through the personal exploration and making of photographic images as well as the critical discourse of photography’s role and function in society and culture. The primary focus of the course will be to engage in photographic practice as a means to respond subjectively as well as objectively to the conceptual and aesthetic experiences of the photographic image as a visual document of creative expression and communication. Historical and contemporary photographic works from the contexts of the family album, art photography, commercial / advertising photography, photography and media, and cyberspace will be examined and discussed to further cultivate and refine each students’ visual literacy of the photographic image. Students may use any type of lens-based, image-making device, including smart phones, digital point-and-shoot cameras, digital SLR’s as well as other specialized cameras such as a Polaroid/Instant Camera and/or GoPros to complete assignments. This is a Distance Education (DE - 100% online) course. All course curriculum, including lecture materials, assignments and coursework evaluation will be delivered through Canvas.