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PHOTOGRAPHY

PHT 101-102 (3 CR.) (3 CR.)

PHOTOGRAPHY I-II

Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 110 (3 CR.)

HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Surveys important photographers, technical developments, and historical influences on 19^th and 20^th century photography. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHT 201-202 (3 CR.) (3 CR.)

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY I-II

Prerequisite is PHT 102 or equivalent. Provides weekly critiques of students' work. Centers on specific problems found in critiques. Includes working procedures and critical skills in looking at photographs. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 206 (3 CR.)

LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY

Prerequisite is PHT 102 or equivalent. Discusses 4x5 view camera techniques and controls, and sheet film processing. Demonstrates the image-making advantages of large format photography. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 211 (3 CR.)

COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY I

Prerequisites are PHT 102 and PHT 110. Introduces theory, materials, and processes of modern color images. Includes additive and subtractive theory, color filtration, and negative and positive printing techniques. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 221-222 (3 CR.) (3 CR.)

STUDIO LIGHTING I-II

Prerequisite is PHT 102 or equivalent. Examines advanced lighting and camera techniques under controlled studio conditions. Includes view camera use, electronic flash, advanced lighting techniques, color temperature and filtration, and lighting ratios. Requires outside shooting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 227 (3 CR.)

PHOTOGRAPHIC CAREERS

Teaches the techniques of small photographic business operations. Includes portfolio preparation and presentation and basic marketing techniques. Covers theory of marketing, costing procedures and problems, legal accounting problems, copyright, and fundamentals of small photographic business operation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHT 231 (3 CR.)

PHOTOJOURNALISM I

Introduces equipment, techniques, skills, and concepts of photojournalism. Teaches photography for features, spot news, and photo essays. Emphasizes editing, captioning, and layout. May require individual projects. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 246 (3 CR.)

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING

Prerequisite is PHT 102 or equivalent. Examines advanced black & white printing techniques and principles of archival processing and presentation. Emphasizes development of individual printing style. Requires a portfolio of high quality prints on subject of choice. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 247 (3 CR.)

ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES

Explores manipulated imagery including traditional and non-traditional processes such as non-silver and electronic imaging. Uses enlarged film negatives in order to investigate a variety of methods. Prerequisite PHT 102 or equivalent. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 256 (3 CR.)

COMMUNICATING THROUGH THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SEQUENCE

Using experiences of sequencing, involves the student in creating a picture book composed of images that have been placed in a sequence that has special visual meaning. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PHT 264 (3 CR.)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Prerequisites are PHT 101 and ART 283. Teaches theory and practice of digital photography. Emphasizes use of digital cameras in studio and on location. Teaches advanced techniques of image editing. Provides training in digital image transmission from remote locations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.PHT 270-271 (3 CR.)

DIGITAL IMAGING I-II

Introduces students to the tools and techniques used by professionals in the electronic imaging field. Focuses on current trends within the photographic, prepress and internet industries. Includes image capture, manipulation, and out-put. Exposes students to the hardware and software used by today's creative professionals in a combination of lectures, demonstrations and class projects. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

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