The medium of photography holds an important role in society's translation and understanding of global events. Photographic images serve as a record and response to how one interacts with the world and allows us insight into the complexities of human nature. The Photography program prepares students to become practicing artists and scholars through creative expression and creative problem-solving skills. You'll emerge ready to succeed as a professional artist, and pursue a variety of career opportunities in the commercial, education or fine art fields.
ART 2013: Photography I
Prerequisites: ART 1113, 1123, 1323 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to camera, film, and basic darkroom techniques in black and white photography. Emphasis on photography as a fine art.
ART 3013: Photography II
Prerequisite: ART 2013 or consent of instructor.
Photography as an expressive medium, with an emphasis on personal style. Continued development of advanced darkroom techniques. These include the use of a medium format camera and an introduction to archival processing.
ART 3023: Photography III
Prerequisite: ART 3013 or consent of instructor.
Color photography as a fine arts medium with emphasis on development of professional skills. This course includes color slide processing, printing, positives from color slides, and color negatives. May be repeated once for credit by mass communication majors.
ART 4013: Photography IV
Prerequisite: ART 3023 or consent of instructor.
This course will explore color photography as a fine arts medium. Experimental approach to color will be explored. These approaches will include cliché verre, non silver, dye transfer, and electronic imaging.
ART 4023: Photography V
Prerequisite: ART 4013 or consent of instructor.
This course will explore advanced techniques of both black and white and color. The course will introduce students to the 4x5 camera and studio lighting. Each student will pursue his or her individual creative path culminating in a final portfolio. May be repeated for credit.
ART 4113: Photography in Great Britain
This is the lecture component of the class where historical and contemporary photographic practices in Great Britain will be addressed. London's museums, galleries, and institutions such as the Royal Photographic Society will be utilized; important British photographers will be invited to class to discuss their work. Field trips to such locations as Stonehenge and Lacock Abbey will be an integral part of the course. Each student will compile a photographic portfolio as a final project.
ART 4123: Photography in Great Britain
This is the studio component of the class where historical and contemporary photographic practices in Great Britain will be addressed. London's museums, galleries, and institutions such as the Royal Photographic Society will be utilized; important British photographers will be invited to class to discuss their work. Field trips to such locations as Stonehenge and Lacock Abbey will be an integral part of the course. Each student will compile a photographic portfolio as a final project.
