Photography

Digital Photo Imaging I

Course No. FVPA301.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Mary Jo Toles

This course is an introduction to the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of digital photographic imaging. This studio course is designed for students interested in working with digital imagery for various applications. Students use the computer to modify, manipulate, and enhance photographic images. Emphasis is placed on consideration of the hardware and software tools required for successfully capturing, manipulating, and exporting images, as well as on an understanding of the technical issues involved in each step of the production process. Digital Photo Imaging I is required for Photography, Graphic Design, and Illustration. It is available as an open elective in all majors for fine art studio credit. 3 credits.

Photo: BFA Thesis & Research

Course No. FVPA495M.2  Credits: 3
Faculty Nancy McEntee

This course provides a framework for comparing photographic philosophies. Students develop critical and theoretical skills in photography by examining historical and contemporary practices with respect to image, concept, form, and process. These ideas are investigated through critical readings, writings, discussions and verbal presentations. Offered fall. 3 credits.

The Fine Art Silver Print

Course No. FVPA270/370/470  Credits: 3
Faculty Nancy McEntee

This is an advanced level black and white silver printing class. We will investigate advanced archival printing techniques, fine art printing papers, advanced film exposure techniques, developer combinations and toning procedures to produce full tonal range darkroom prints. Medium and large format cameras will be demonstrated and utilized. Projects for this class include an in-depth self-assignment finalized in a portfolio of prints. We will also view master fine art prints at local galleries, museums and collections. Required of Sophomore Photography majors. Open Elective.

Video Basic Tools I

Course No. FVPA461.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Kasumi | Kristen Baumliér-Faber | Nicholas Economos

Video Basic Tools is a required class for Photography and TIME-Digital Arts. It is also an open elective class for fine art credit in all majors and for second year foundation students. Using the tools of video, computer graphics, audio and other electronic media, this course focuses on the design elements and thought processes inherent in effective audio/visual communications. Hands-on approach features work in videography, lighting, audio production and mixing, and video editing, as well as support activities such as scripting, research, brainstorming and storyboarding. Emphasis is placed on creative thinking and problem solving, with both group and individual projects required. This course is intended to be an introduction to a very broad area, rather than an in-depth concentration in one subject. 3 credits. An external Firewire drive is required for this class. Required of FVPA and TIME-Digital Arts majors. Electives accepted, including sophomores

Visual Thinking in Contemporary Photography

Course No. FVPA330.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Barry Underwood | Michael Wallace

In this course, photographic theories, modes and structures will be examined through the issues of narrative and aesthetics. Students will examine contemporary practices, which have emerged with respect toward photography, and hybrid digital media that transmute photographic theories, concepts, forms, and processes. The course will investigate the ways in which photography continues to affect (visual) culture and the way one perceives and understands. The work of selected photographers will provide a framework for comparing photographic philosophies. Required of Photo Majors and Open Elective. 3 credits.