Photography

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

PHOT 150: The Digital Darkroom

Credits 3
In this course, students will learn basic digital darkroom techniques and digital workflow. Students will be introduced to processing digital image files using postproduction software including Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Camera Raw, and Light room. Techniques students will learn include workflow, retouching, image correction, color correction, and image manipulation.

PHOT 180: Photography I

Credits 3
Introduction to basic photography. In this class students will learn the basics of photography and how to use an interchangeable lens camera. This class will cover the digital workflow — including capture, download, file storage and organization. Students will be introduced to all aspects of the interchangeable lens camera including exposure settings, digital camera settings, and menus. Students will also learn the basics of visual communication — including an introduction to 2D design and composition.

PHOT 190: Principles of Lighting

Credits 3
In this course, students are trained on the basic principles of lighting and how to use a variety of light sources including natural lighting, dedicated flash units, and studio lighting.

PHOT 210: Intermediate Photography

Credits 3

This is an intermediate level photography course in which students will focus on visual communication while exploring a variety of design principles and photographic styles. Students will explore techniques, principles of design, and aesthetics while photographing a variety of subject matter. Students will work on understanding and strengthening their individual photographic vision and style. The emphasis in this class is learning to “see” creatively and creating with intent.

DSLR or interchangeable lens camera required.

PHOT 232: Advertising Photography

Credits 3

This class covers the basics in product photography for advertising and marketing. In this course, students will learn all aspects of commercial product photography including lighting, equipment, locations, techniques, postproduction, and careers. Students will work with advanced studio lighting and a wide variety of subject matter related to commercial product photography for advertising.

DSLR or interchangeable lens camera required.

PHOT 234: Portrait Photography

Credits 3

In this course, students will learn all aspects of commercial portrait photography including lighting, equipment, locations, posing, techniques, postproduction, and careers. Students will work in a professional studio environment to learn all aspects of commercial portraiture including head shots, school photography, groups, sport memory mates, kids, families, pets, senior pictures, and weddings.

DSLR or interchangeable lens camera required.

PHOT 240: Outdoor Photography

Credits 3
In this course, students will learn all aspects of outdoor photography including lighting, equipment, locations, techniques, postproduction, and careers. Students will explore a variety of subject matter including landscapes, scenic, wildlife, rustic, rural, and urban photography.

PHOT 285: Photography Concepts

Credits 3
This is an intellectually and experientially involved class in which students will learn to create images from conceptual ideas. Rather than using photography purely as a mimetic process, students will instead use creativity to find visual solutions to concepts while strengthening their visual communication skills. This course will push students beyond the technical aspects of photography and into the realm of creative and intellectual image making.

PHOT 287: Documentary Photography

Credits 3
In this course, students will learn all aspects of documentary photography including choosing a project, accessibility, funding, release forms, legal issues, output for the projects, and trends such as social media, the internet, and video. Students will work independently on an eight-week documentary project. This is a photo intensive class, so the students will produce a high volume of photos each week and gain valuable editing skills as well as developing their photographic skills.

PHOT 289: Photography Portfolio

Credits 3

In this course, students will create a professional portfolio in their desired area of focus. Emphasis will be placed on ideation and concept while developing a personal style with a high standard of professionalism and technical proficiency. The final project will be a professional portfolio the students will use to enter their photographic careers.

DSLR or interchangeable lens camera required.

PHOT 293: Photography Practicum IV

Credits 3

In this course, students will work independently on practical assignments as they relate to their future careers in professional photography. Students will choose one of three options for completing practicum. An internship with a professional studio, working as self-employed, or doing freelance/stock photography work. This course is designed to meet the practicum requirements for online students only.

DSLR or interchangeable lens camera required.