Art-Photography (PHOT)

PHOT161
Photography for Non-Majors

Description: Introduction to photography as a pervasive force in visual culture, technology, and the arts. Instruction in aesthetic and technical dimensions of digital photography, establishing a foundational understanding of manual camera operations, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and professional digital printing skills.

This course is a prerequisite for: PHOT 262; PHOT 263

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:FALL/SPR
Course and Laboratory Fee:$35
ACE Outcomes: ACE 7 Arts

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 7 Arts

PHOT261
Beginning Photography-Digital

Prerequisites: ARTP 151, ARTP 152, and DRAW 201

Description: Introduction to digital photographic processes for artists including camera operations, image editing and printing as well as seeing and expressing ideas photographically.

This course is a prerequisite for: PHOT 262; PHOT 263; PHOT 365

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Course and Laboratory Fee:$35

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT262
Darkroom Photography

Prerequisites: PHOT 261 or PHOT 161 with grade of B or better and declared art minor

Description: Introduction to traditional photographic processes using black and white film and darkroom printing. Emphasis on photographic history and concepts.

This course is a prerequisite for: PHOT 361

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR
Course and Laboratory Fee:$50

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT263
Lighting for Photography

Prerequisites: PHOT 261 or PHOT 161 with a grade of B or better and declared art minor

Description: Introduction to studio and location lighting for photography, file management, and post-production, with an emphasis on portraiture and editorial applications.

This course is a prerequisite for: PHOT 361

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR
Course and Laboratory Fee:$100

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT361
Intermediate Photography I

Prerequisites: PHOT 262 and PHOT 263.

Description: Intermediate work in photography with emphasis on photography theory, increased technical control, and development of personal work through research, experimentation, iteration, and revision.

This course is a prerequisite for: PHOT 362; PHOT 363

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR
Course and Laboratory Fee:$60

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT362
Intermediate Photography II

Prerequisites: PHOT 361 or permission

Description: Continued intermediate work in photography with emphasis on photography theory, increased technical control, and development of personal work through research, experimentation, iteration, and revision.

This course is a prerequisite for: PHOT 461

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR
Course and Laboratory Fee:$60

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT363
Intermediate Photography III

Prerequisites: PHOT 361 or permission

Description: Continued work in photography with emphasis on the photobook and production of self-directed work.

This course is a prerequisite for: PHOT 461

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Course and Laboratory Fee:$60

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT365
Time-Based Media

Prerequisites: PHOT 261

Description: Introduction to time-based media and video applications for artists and designers.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Course and Laboratory Fee:$10

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT398
Focus Hours in Photography

Prerequisites: co-register with PHOT 361, PHOT 362 or PHOT 363 and permission

Description: Focused supplemental effort in subject area of co-registered course, resulting in increased quantity and quality of artwork.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:9
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-3

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PHOT461
Advanced Photography

Prerequisites: PHOT 362 or PHOT 363 or permission

Description: Advanced work in photography with emphasis on professional practices and self-directed work for exhibition.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Course and Laboratory Fee:$60

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT491
Special Topics in PhotographyCrosslisted with PHOT 891

Prerequisites: PHOT 261

Description: Special Topics in Photography.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:18
Grading Option:Graded
Course and Laboratory Fee:$60

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

PHOT496
Problems in Photography

Prerequisites: Permission

Description: Problems in technique and expression in photography.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-24
Max credits per semester:24
Max credits per degree:24
Grading Option:Graded
Course and Laboratory Fee:$75

Credit Hours:1-24

ACE:

PHOT498
Advanced Photography Focus Hours

Prerequisites: Co-register with PHOT 461 and permission

Description: Focused supplemental effort in subject area of co-registered course, resulting in increased quantity and quality of artwork.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:12
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-6

ACE:

PHOT499
Photography Thesis Hours

Prerequisites: Senior standing, co-register with ARTP 400 Capstone Art Experience; and permission

Should be taken during the final semester of the BA or BFA in art. If the final semester is summer, then course should be taken during the preceding spring semester.

Description: Culminating experience in Area of Emphasis to produce work for the Capstone Art Exhibition.

Course details
Credit Hours:3-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded
Course and Laboratory Fee:$60

Credit Hours:3-6

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