Course Descriptions

PHO 101 - Photography for Non-Majors
A course for students seeking to employ photography for personal and/or artistic expression, as well as those wishing to learn traditional and contemporary photographic techniques. Through the exploration of historical practitioners, movements, and technical/aesthetic developments, students acquire skills in the use of photographic equipment and processes, including developing negatives and producing finished enlargements, as well as contemporary digital tools. 3 Credits.

PHO 106 - Photography I
Introduction to the principles, techniques, and theories of the photographic process. The course examines the fundamentals of photographic equipment and digital procedures, including exposure, organization and enhancement of digital photographic images. Natural light assignments will be supported by lectures and demonstrations. Student supplies digital manually adjustable camera and external hard drive. 3 Credits.

PHO 113 - Photography II
An intermediate photographic course with emphasis on exposure control, white balance and mixed lighting situations, studio and location lighting techniques. Assignments designed for visual impact, image communication, technical and aesthetic qualities. Student supplies camera, photographic inkjet paper, and removable flash unit. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite: PHO 106 or permission of instructor

PHO 135 - Digital Photography for the Arts
An introduction to the technical, operational and creative aspects of digital photography. The course focuses on the application of foundational design skills and creative strategies to the medium of digital photography. Techniques of planning, refining, capturing and enhancing images are explored in a computer lab setting. Hands-on experience with digital cameras and photographic imaging software is emphasized. Students will be required to demonstrate their comprehension of the technical and aesthetic aspects of digital photography by solving a series of creative problems and by creating a portfolio documenting their art from other classes. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite: ART 109

PHO 140 - History of Photography: Early
Through a review of photographic technologies and traditions prior to World War I, photography's contribution to nineteenth century visual art is examined within the context of social, cultural, political, economic, and scientific impact. Specific topics will include: the portraiture industry; medical, criminal, and ethnographic photography; war documentation; travel and exploration photography; photography as a tool for social reform; and the medium’s relationship to the fine arts. Illustrated presentations, lectures, research, field trips and discussion. 3 Credits.

PHO 145 - History of Photography: Modern
A critical analysis of post World War I photography which questions the medium’s role in art, journalism, propaganda, advertising, and everyday life. Major movements, practitioners, and leading photographic theoreticians are examined in the context of photography’s ability to record the “truth” and influence social and cultural identity. Illustrated lectures and presentations, discussion, field trips, and individual research projects. 3 Credits.

PHO 164 - Digital Imaging
As an introduction to the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of digital photographic imaging, this course introduces students to non-destructive editing techniques to modify, manipulate, and enhance photographic images for use in various visual communication fields. The course will address all stages of file management, including the capture, export, enhancement and manipulation, uploading, and printing of photographic images. 3 Credits.

PHO 106 or permission of instructor.

PHO 213 - Studio Photography
This course is designed to introduce the student to an advanced production of color digital photographs. Utilizing a strong studio component, the application of large format cameras and electronic strobe lighting will be explored in a variety of settings, including portraiture, illustration, and commercial assignments. 4 Credits.

Prerequisite: COM 106 or PHO 106 or COM 113 or PHO 113 or permission of instructor

PHO 223 - Photojournalism and Documentation
An advanced course in applied photography that introduces the equipment, techniques, skills and concepts of a photographic document. Class includes both the creation of original documentary photographs, as well as the editing, sequencing, captioning and layout of a photo essay. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite: COM 106 or PHO 106 or COM 113 or PHO 113 or permission of instructor

PHO 290 - Independent Study
See the Department Chairperson. Variable Credit.