Course Descriptions
ARTS 2356 Photography I
(beginning;film-based)
Introduction to photography: basic camera operations and darkroom techniques; emphasis on visual imagination and design. Background in two dimensional visual tradition and a general acclimation to the medium.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Note: Students should expect additional supply costs.
35mm Film Camera needed.(W)
PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography/Digital(beginning; digital-based)
An introduction to digital camera operation and computer image production including professional workflow (Photoshop, Bridge, Camera raw) and inkjet printing.
Emphasis is on image structure issues such as composition, light and its effect on subject matter, control of image content for communicative purposes and, most importantly, enrichment of aesthetic competency.
Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)Digital camera required
Prerequisite: none
PHTC 1300 Photo Digital Imaging I(secondary; digital-based)
This is primarily a Photoshop/workflow based curriculum utilizing professional industry techniques. The student will produce photographs for retouching, color corrections, gray scale, image manipulation, advanced inkjet printing and presentation as well as all aspects of advanced professional work flow production methods.
Digital camera required
Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
Prerequisites: ARTS 2356 or PHTC 1311. (W)
ARTS 2357 Photography II(secondary; film based)
Intermediate black and white course; emphasis on developing a visual language,problem solving, craftsmanship, and learning to edit personal work. Technical considerations include print and negative quality, use of studio lighting, and large format cameras.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Note: Students should expect additional supply costs.
35mm Film Camera needed.(W)
PHTC 2349 Photo Digital Imaging IIContinued skill development in the use of the computer and software for photographic manipulation and output.
Understanding of aesthetic concepts regarding new technology and extended knowledge of industry standards and practices.Advanced studies in scanning techniques, color management, image adjustments, preparing images for the web, archiving digital files, photo restoration and selection techniques/masking.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: PHTC 1311. (W)
ARTS 2371 PortfolioAdvanced study for the development of a high quality portfolio and preparation for university transfer, fine art gallery exhibition and/or commercial job applications.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: any 9 hours (three courses) of photography listed here.
Note: Students should expect additional supply costs.(W)
PHTC 1353 Portraiture IPhotographic principles applied to portrait lighting, posing, printing and subject rapport. This is a foundation course in photographic portraiture. Assignments are designed to provide both aesthetic challenges as well as comprehensive studio technique. All students must participate in class demos and stick close to prescribed procedures on assignments in order to maintain studio privileges. There will be a mixture of color and black and white materials used, with accent on studio time rather than darkroom or computer time.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or PHTC 1311. (W)
PHTC 1343 Expressive PhotographyA study of formal, professional, and individual uses of photography by applying photographic technology to personalized needs. Emphasis on creative visual thinking and problem solving and the exploration of personal vision.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or PHTC 1311. (W)
ARTS 2312 Design IV(Advanced Design)
This is a fine art curriculum that confronts contemporary process and presentation techniques. Specifically, large-scale design projects combining 2-D and 3-D including installations and multisensory environments.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356
ARTS 2336 Papermaking/BookbindingElements of structure and principles of design using two and three-dimensional concepts in the fiber forms of papermaking and bookbinding.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Note: Students should expect additional supply costs.(W)
Prerequisites: ARTS 2356
PHTC 1351 Photojournalism IPresentation of photographic techniques used by photojournalists in newspapers, magazines, and trade publications including news, feature, sports, editorial portraits, and photo essays. Includes a study of layout design and the freelance market.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or PHTC 1311. (W)
COMM 1316 News Photography IPresentation of photographic techniques used by photojournalists in newspapers, magazines, and trade publications including news, feature, sports, editorial portraits, and photo essays. Includes a study of layout design and the freelance market.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Advanced classis field of study. (W)
COMM 1317 News Photography IIInstruction in the technical aspects involved in photo journalism. Topics include lighting equipment, techniques of production photography, reproduction principles, illustrative techniques, and advertising. The student will become proficient in the use of still cameras, film, digital and/or video capture,continuous tungsten light sources and electronic flash lighting, to serve conceptualization of photographic illustration.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: COMM 1316. (W)
COMM 1319 Photo Editing and LayoutExtends the students' knowledge of tecnique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process. This includes capture, editing, and layout process. Images and text issues will be considered including editorial shooting assignments in context to magazine design.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: PHTC 1311. (W)
PHTC 2342 Fashion PhotographyFashion photography in terms of trends and techniques included in studio and location work. Emphasizes model direction and lighting control.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2356, or PHTC 1311. (W)
PHTC 1345 Illustrative Photography I(advanced film and/or digital)
Instruction in the technical aspects involved in commercial photography. Topics include lighting equipment, techniques of production photography, reproduction principles, illustrative techniques, and advertising.
Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
Prerequisite: PHTC 1311. (W)
PHTC 2340 Photographic Studio ManagementPhotography business management, pricing, market analysis, promotion, networking, job acquisition, and photographic equipment analysis.
Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
PHTC 1347 Landscape Photography(advanced film and/or digital)
Skill development in the inspection of the landscape visually and photographically utilizing various camera formats. Topics include exploration of historic, geographical, and cultural locations, and review of landscape photographers.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or PHTC 1311. (W)
PHTC 1325 Photographic Science IAn examination of the principles and theories governing photography. Emphasis on analysis of problems involving optics, light, chemistry, and math as they pertain to field practices. Tools and methods will utilize the view camera and zone system.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: none (W)
PHTC 2301 Intermediate PhotographyContinuation of "Fundamentals of Photography". Emphasizes social, portrait, studio, fashion, theatrical, publicity, and event photography.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or PHTC 1311. (W)
PHTC 2331 Architectural PhotographyStudy of the equipment, processes, and procedures necessary for the photography of building exteriors and interiors, dusk/night and night architectural landscapes, and construction progress.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or PHTC 1311. (W)
ARTS 1313 Historical Foundation of Photography/Imaging Technology(Formerly PHTC 1313)
Introduction to technology in the visual arts, designed to enhance artistic awareness. Includes a foundational approach to photography history and culture through the exploration of a variety of art works from the northern renaissance use of the camera obscura to the paradigm change of computer technology. Students will demonstrate knowledge of tools and materials through lab participation.
Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
PHTC 1341 Color Photography IExamination of color theory as it applies to photography. Emphasis on color concepts and the intricacies of seeing and photographing in color.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or PHTC 1311. (W)
PHTC 2341 Color Photography IISkill development in advanced color image production. Emphasis on use of specialized color techniques and applications.
Lab required. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: PHTC 1300. (W)