Course Descriptions
ART 231 - Photography 1
Introduction to photography as an expressive art form emphasizing the development of photographic vision as well as technical proficiency. Students furnish their own light meters and cameras with adjustable aperture, time setting, and focusing. Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202. Open only to art majors.
ART 232 - Photography 2Emphasizes the further exploration of fine art photography, technical and aesthetic concerns of photographic image making, and an introduction to contemporary photographic history, theories, and issues. Prerequisite: ART 231. Open only to art majors.
ART 233 - Digital ImagingEmphasizes fine art image making, focusing on the use of photographic images within the digital environment. Topics include: techniques and aesthetics of digital imaging, digital cameras, scanning, fine art printing and color management. Subtle image enhancement to complex compositing and manipulation will be explored. Prerequisite: ART 200, 231. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term. Open only to art majors.
ART 330 - Color PhotographyIntroduction to color printing and processing. Principles, techniques, and nuances of color photography are covered with emphasis on their fine art applications. Cameras with adjustable f-stops, shutter-speeds and focus are necessary. Prerequisite: ART 232. Open only to art majors.
ART 331 - Photography 3: StudioEmphasizes the creative potential of medium and large format photography as well as introducing artistic manipulation of lighting equipment in the studio and on location. Professional applications will also be addressed. Prerequisite: ART 232. Open only to art majors.
ART 332 - Photography 4: Special TopicsInvestigation of a particular topic, problem, or issues in photography (alternative processes, performance, installation, mural printing, etc.). Specific content will be announced before offering. A particular topic can only be taken once. Prerequisite: ART 331. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term. Open only to art majors.
ART 433 - Directions in PhotographyMajor emphasis on the development of the individual aesthetic. Addresses artistic direction, motivations, discipline, craft, critical abilities, and articulation of ideas. Photographic media to be used is at the discretion of the student. Prerequisite: ART 233, 331; completion of 15 hours of credit in photography. Open only to art majors.
ART 434 - Advanced Directions in PhotographyA continuation of ART 433; emphasis on the further maturation of artistic abilities and intellect. Preparation for senior exhibition and post- graduation issues will be addressed. Prerequisite: ART 433. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term. Open only to art majors.
ART 480 - Senior Project in PhotographySynthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experience in photography, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort. Prerequisite: ART 433, completion of 21 hours of credit in photography, sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson. Parallel: ART 434. Open only to art majors.
ART 531 - Advanced PhotographyAdvanced study of photography or photo-related studies. More than one 3- hour increment may be taken simultaneously with permission of the department chairperson. Prerequisite: sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.