Photographic Imaging
The Photographic Imaging Program is taught in the newly renovated
Arts Annex. Program facilities include black and white and color darkrooms
on two floors, and a Smart Classroom digital photography lab.
Courses in Photographic Imaging have been designed to increase an
understanding of the most universal language in the world today - that
of photographic images. Courses are designed to provide experiences in
the fundamentals of photographic imaging that lead to an understanding of
traditional photographic techniques as well as experimental,
non-traditional digital imaging.
Photographic image-making goals fall into three inter-related categories.
- Aesthetic: Preparation of artistic images for exhibition. (Art Photography)
- Informational: Preparation of images that communicate. (Photojournalism)
- Commercial: Preparation of images that sell. (Advertising/Public Relations,
Studio, and Illustration)
Classes in Photographic Imaging are required for state accreditation
of all
students planning to teach Art or Photography (Art Education).
Students in
Journalism and Mass Communications (JMC), who want to specialize in
photojournalism, are required to take all photographic imaging courses
in
the School of Art and Designs.
Photographic Imaging Concentration offers the following courses.
ART 271 Basic Photography (3)
Consent of Instructor. Learn fundamentals of photography. Study principles of black and white photography, including exposing, processing, printing and finishing techniques.
ART 371 Photographic Design (3)
Prerequisite: ART 271. Study and apply principles and theories of vision and perception as related to black and white and color photography.
ART 372 Digital Photography (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
Explore and apply techniques in digital photography. Study the evolution of traditional photographic concepts, principles, and processes into digital media. Emphasis placed upon the creation, manipulation, and presentation of digital photographic images.
ART 472 Photography Studio (1-3)
Instructor consent. Individualized or specialized study in photography. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
ART 475 Color Photography -Transparencies (3)
Prerequisite: ART 271. Learn color theory as related to reversal films. Plan, expose, process and finish transparency films for multi-projector visual presentations.
ART 476 Advanced Black and White Photography (3)
Prerequisite: ART 271. Improve black and white photographic skills. Learn experimental, interpretive and advanced camera and printing techniques.
ART 477 Photographic Illustration and Lighting Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: ART 271. Study studio lighting principles for black and white and color photography. Learn studio techniques for advertising, architectural, industrial-technical, portrait and commercial applications.
ART 576 Advanced Black and White Photography (3)
Prerequisite: ART 271 or equivalent. Refine and improve individual skills in black and white photography. Study film and print manipulation with silver and non-silver materials.
ART 577 Photographic Illustration and Lighting Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: ART 271 or equivalent. Learn creative lighting techniques for illustration and portraiture. Study available light and studio lighting for black and white and color photography.
ART 672 Photography Studio (1-3)
Instructor consent required. Advanced individualized or specialized study in photography for graduate students. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
