ART 120 Darkroom Photography I

This course is an introduction to the art and mechanics of traditional black & white photography. Topics will include the use of a 35mm film SLR camera, the processing and printing of black & film, aesthetics, constructive critical discussion and the exploration of visual literacy. Over the course of the semester, the student will explore aesthetic and conceptual issues in the use of photography as a means of artistic production from both historical and contemporary models of thinking about the medium. Emphasis will be placed on using the photographic tools for personal expression, cultural observation and developing the student's individual artistic voice.

ART 121 Color Photography

This course is an intermediate-level photography course and is designed to increase the range and complexity of student's photographic vision. The course includes an introduction to traditional color photographic processes, experimental darkroom techniques, further aesthetic and conceptual considerations, as well as the continued development of visual literacy. Emphasis will be placed on using the photographic tools for personal expression, cultural observation and developing the student's artistic voice. Students must provide their own cameras.

ART 122 Digital Photography

This course will serve as an introduction to digital image capture and editing. Students will learn the major functions of the digital camera, the flatbed scanner, and the Macintosh computer. The course will cover basic workflow management strategies with professional image management software. An emphasis is placed on the creative application of the tools and techniques covered. A digital SLR is preferred but not required.

ART 124 Darkroom Photography II

This course concentrates on the further development of skills and techniques established in ART 120. Students will continue to work with film and wet chemistry while exploring larger film formats and pursuing more conceptual uses of the medium as it relates to contemporary practice in art photography. Topics will include the use of medium and large format cameras, advanced printing techniques, digital/analog integration, exposure control, and analog manipulations. Emphasis will be placed on using the photographic tools for personal expression, cultural observation and developing the student's individual artistic voice.

ART 200 Topics in Art : Digital Photo II

ART 220 Digital Manipulation

This course is an introduction to the use of digital manipulation in the medium of photography and will consider the impact of technology on traditional methods of making photographic images as well as the effects on contemporary culture. Topics will include scanning of photographic film, digital capture, digital image management, digital collage techniques as well as aesthetic and conceptual issues within this evolving medium. Emphasis will be placed on using the tools for personal expression, cultural observation and developing the student's individual artistic voice. Digital cameras are available for use by the course and students may additionally elect to purchase their own digital camera.

ART 221 Studio & Location Lighting

This course is an intermediate-level college photography course designed to instruct the student in the fundamentals of controlling and modifying light. To do this, we will explore artificial lighting in a controlled studio environment as well as out on location in the world. Over the course of the semester, the student will explore aesthetic and conceptual issues in the use of artificial lighting in photography from both historical and contemporary models of thinking about the medium. Emphasis will be placed on using the photographic tools for personal expression, cultural observation and developing the student's individual artistic voice. Students must provide their own cameras.

ART 298 Independent Study

This course is intended for students who have completed coursework in Photography and wish to pursue advanced direct work in Photography and new media. The student is to identify a special project and request advice and direction from the art faculty. The program will be carried out under the direction of one or more faculty members who will modify the proposal in accordance with departmental requirements for the credit involved.