Program Requirements (54 credits)
The Photography program incorporates photographic history, the study of basic visual elements, conceptual development, research, studio technique, and strategies for problem solving. Courses combine fine art training with commercial applications to prepare students for a career in photography. Class critiques and discussions are emphasized. Students will explore technical skills in the darkroom, the lighting studio, the field, and the digital lab along with best practices for digital imaging, alternative processes, and more. The goal is to provide each student with the environment and support in which to develop a professional visual portfolio.
Required Courses
| ART 221A | Conceptual Design Thinking | 3 |
| ART 314 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 315A | Basic Photography | 3 |
| ART 316 | Advanced Black and White Photography | 3 |
| ART 317A | Lighting and Composition | 3 |
| ART 317B | Advanced Advertising and Illustrative?Photography | 3 |
| ART 318A | Negative and Reversal Color Processes | 3 |
| ART 318B | Advanced Negative and Reversal Color?Processes | 3 |
| ART 319 | Photography As A Means of?Self-Expression | 3 |
| ART 320 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| ART 432A | History of Photography I | 3 |
| ART 440 | Advanced Portfolio Development | 3 |
| ART 441C | Advanced Digital Imaging | 3 |
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| ART 441G | Alternative Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 449 | Internship | 3 |
| ART 491 | History of Visual Communications | 3 |
| ART 455 | Professional Contribution (Exhibit) | 0 |
Additional required courses:
| ART XXX |
Portrait Photography |
3 |
| ART Elective |
Studio or Art History |
6 |