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Pho 100: Photography Fundamentals
3 cr.
(Supply fee: actual cost of materials used.) Introduction to still photography. Basic principles of digital photography and the use of the flash. Emphasis on a technical and aesthetic foundation of photographic skills, including composition, theme and exposure. Regular photography assignments will be given.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | FA 18 |
| 2 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | FA 18 |
Pho 200: Digital Photography
3 cr.
(Supply fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Digital image management and image manipulation. File management is taught with a specified workflow using Adobe Lightroom emphasizing current industry standards and guidelines. Adobe Photoshop will be used for image manipulation and will include tonal corrections and retouching techniques.
Prerequisite: Pho 100.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | FA 19 |
| 2 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | FA 19 |
Pho 300: Photojournalism
3 cr.
(Supply fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Theory and practice of newspaper photojournalism and visual storytelling; ethics and history of photojournalism. In addition to learning theory, students will have opportunities for practical application of photojournalistic principles during in-class shoots and client- driven assignments.
Prerequisite: Pho 200.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | FA 19 |
Pho 301: The Art of Photography
3 cr.
(Supply fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Exploration of the photographic image as a personal artistic expression. Emphasis on the black and white image with location shooting assignments and digital photo manipulation (Photoshop, Lightroom). Course includes assembling and matting a body of work for presentation.
Prerequisite: Pho 200.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 3:00–4:50 | FA 19 |
Pho 310: Introduction to Professional Photography
3 cr.
(Supply fee: Actual cost of materials used.) An overview of the advanced cameras and business skills a professional photographer needs to know with a major emphasis on lighting.
Prerequisite: Pho 200.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Pho 401: Wedding Photography
3 cr.
(Supply fee: Actual cost of materials used.) A concentration on lighting and posing techniques used in wedding photography, including multiple flash lighting techniques for individual, couple and group photographs both indoor and outdoor. Assignments will include using a medium format camera as well as a digital camera. In addition to the shooting assignments, students will be required to create a wedding package proposal, a negative tracking system and a small wedding album.
Prerequisite: Pho 310.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:00–2:50 | FA 19 |
Pho 402: Portrait Photography
3 cr.
(Supply fee: Actual cost of materials used.) An exploration into the art of photographic portraiture. Students will examine and produce both retail and fine art portraits. Assignments will promote technical, perceptual, aesthetic, and creative skills.
Prerequisite: Pho 310.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Pho 403: Commercial Photography: Industrial
3 cr.
(Supply fee: Actual cost of materials used.) A concentration on lighting techniques and compositional guidelines in commercial photography, including controlled lighting techniques for textile, architecture and large product photography. Assignments will be photographed with perspective cameras, including a 4x5 view camera as well as a digital camera. In addition to completing personal projects, students will complete group photographic assignments.
Prerequisite: Pho 310.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Pho 404: Commercial Photography: Tabletop Product
3 cr.
(Supply fee: Actual cost of materials used.) A concentration on lighting techniques and compositional guidelines in commercial photography, including controlled lighting techniques for small product photography. Assignments will be photographed with perspective cameras, including a 4x5 view camera as well as a digital camera. In addition to completing personal projects, students will complete group photographic assignments.
Prerequisite: Pho 310.
This course is not offered this academic year.