Photography
Who evaluates Photography Department transfer courses?
Photography faculty and academic staff are responsible for Photography transfer course equivalency, substitution, or waiver decisions.
Who should students contact?
Portfolio reviews and exams take place at orientation for all incoming Photography transfer students. The Photography Department does not review portfolios or administer exams before orientation. If you have additional questions about the transfer process, please contact:
Transfer Contact
Jen Dreyer
600 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200
mailto:jdreyer@colum.edu
312.369.7321
How to make an appointment online: Log into Oasis (oasis.colum.edu/); Make Appointments tab; Department Appointments; Photo Department;Registration/Course Issues; Jen Dreyer
What do students need to provide?
Please bring the following with you to your orientation session if you are planning to transfer in coursework:
Black & White Film Courses:
15-20 black & white silver gelatin darkroom prints in a traditional darkroom
a written exam is also required.
Color Film Courses:
20 C prints printed in a traditional darkroom
Digital Photography Courses:
Digital prints are not reviewed. Students must take a Photoshop proficiency exam to transfer in coursework.
Studio/Lighting Courses:
15-20 black & white silver gelatin darkroom prints or archival inkjet prints (one cohesive project is preferred)
Art & Design Courses:
Typically these courses are transferred before orientation. If not, students will need to provide either a course description or syllabus showing course content.
How long does it take?
By the end of the orientation session you will know what courses will be submitted for an equivalency, substitution, or waiver. This will be reflected in your advising guide within 10 days.
What will the student receive?
Office of Degree Evaluation evaluators will revise the student's credit evaluation to reflect faculty decisions. A new or revised Transfer Evaluation Report will be issued to the student within a week of receipt of the Course Equivalency, Substitution, and Waiver Form from the department.
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Degree Evaluation
Susan Sindlinger
Director
312-369-7984
ssindlinger@colum.edu
Effective: Fall 2011
