This course introduces the aesthetics and techniques of basic black and white photography. Students learn basic camera operation, film developing and enlargement. This course provides the student, through a series of studio experiences, a sound knowledge of the history of photography as an art form, aesthetics of photography – emphasizing the elements and principles of art, and the basic technical aspects of black and white photography.

This is an intermediate black and white photography course with an emphasis on developing visual, conceptual and technical aspects of photography using advanced camera knowledge, chemistry, and some alternative printing methods.

This course places an emphasis on the conceptual and technical aspectsof digital and photographic imaging using the chemistry and techniques of alternative printing methods.

This course introduces students to the aesthetics of current digital imaging technology including  digital cameras, scanning equipment, Macintosh computers, image-manipulation programs, and printing devices.

This course uses a controlled studio environment to explore issues in lighting, and set design for product and figurative photography.  Medium and large format camera techniques well be used as well as digital and 35mm formats. Prerequisite: ARTS 3361, ARTS 3364.

This is a course in the aesthetics of color photography and color prints made from transparencies, with an emphasis on developing visual, conceptual and technical aspects of photography using advanced camera knowledge, and color chemistry for printing both color negative and digital files. Prerequisite: ARTS 3361, ARTS 3364.

An exploration of advanced concepts and techniques in digital imaging including the production of large-scale digital negatives.  Through this course, students should develop advanced skills in the area of digital photographic imaging.  Specifically, students develop an increased ability to produce quality prints in digital darkroom; produce quality scans from negatives and prints as well as slides; select the appropriate papers, inks and other materials; produce quality large scale digital negatives; use professionally based creative techniques; use visual rhythm, weight and balance in their work; practice useful research techniques; communicate visual concepts and ideas clearly and succinctly. Prerequisite: ARTS 3364.

Photography V is a senior level course for photography majors requiring a series of related photographs which are documented in a written progress report.  This course is the first half of the senior thesis.This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop a personal philosophy of photography and to articulate its relationship to contemporary issues in art.  In this course the student is encouraged to develop creative sensitivities, to develop greater expressive clarity, to refine their abilities in aesthetic appraisal, and to expand their conceptual, visual and technical skills. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 1 course from ARTS 3363, ARTS 3365, or ARTS 4363.

Photography VI is the second half of the senior thesis for photography majors requiring a series of original photographs to be documented in a written creative statement.  An exhibition in the gallery of some or all of the work culminates the senior thesis.This course is intended to provide the student with a foundation for graduate studies in photography or the pursuit of a professional career in photography, to promote a professional attitude in the creation and presentation of photography, and to expand the student’s knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in photography.

An advanced level, independent study in photography  which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. May be repeated with different emphasis for additional credits.