Photography Courses
Intro to Photography and Basic Darkroom*
23-0110-41 Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; 2 credits
23-0110-42 Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; 2 credits
23-0110-43 Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; 2 credits
23-0110-44 Monday & Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; 2 credits
This course is an introduction to photographic seeing and the visual grammar of photography. The class combines basic design problems, exercises in seeing elements of the medium, and the opportunity to do individual projects. A historical overview of the medium is presented, and critiques will examine both the meaning and technical/design proficiency of each student’s work. Students will learn basic black and white darkroom skills, still the easiest and quickest way to produce excellent photographic prints. Film and darkroom materials supplied.
*Prerequisite: Students must be Juniors or Seniors
Introduction to Digital Photography*
23-0210-41 Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; 2 credits
23-0210-42 Monday & Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; 2 credits
This course introduces students to computer tools that manipulate and enhance photographic images. These tools allow the artist to input black & white and color photographs, negatives, positives, and graphics into Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard for digital image manipulation. Students will learn the skills to retouch and enhance these images from varied sources in order to create high-quality digital outputs. Assignments are designed to help master basic techniques and expand the photographer’s creative horizons. Some experience in basic photography is helpful, but not required. All materials provided.
*Prerequisite: Students must be Juniors or Seniors