DCB catalog 2022-24

Course Descriptions 139 Students will explore techniques, principles of design, and aesthetics while photographing a variety of subject matter. Students will work on understanding and strengthening their individual photographic vision and style. The emphasis in this class is lear ning to “see” creatively and creating with intent. PHOT 232 Advertising Photography (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: PHOT 180, PHOT 190, PHOT 150 This class covers the basics of product photography for advertising and marketing. In this course, students will learn all aspects of commercial product photography including lighting, equipment, locations, techniques, postproduction, and careers. Students will work with advanced studio lighting and a wide variety of subject matter related to commercial product photography for advertising. PHOT 234 Portrait Photography (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: PHOT 180, PHOT 190, PHOT 150 In this course, students will learn all aspects of commercial portrait photography including lighting, equipment, locations, posing, techniques, postproduction, and careers. Students will work in a professional studio environment to learn all aspects of commercial portraiture including head shots, school photography, groups, sport memory mates, kids, families, pets, senior pictures, and weddings. PHOT 240 Outdoor Photography (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: PHOT 180, PHOT 150 or instructor approval In this course, students will learn all aspects of outdoor photography including lighting, equipment, locations, techniques, postproduction, and careers. Students will explore a variety of subject matter including landscapes, scenic, wildlife, rustic, rural, and urban photography. PHOT 285 Photography Concepts (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: PHOT 180, PHOT 190, PHOT 150 This is an intellectually and experientially involved class in which students will learn to create images from conceptual ideas. Rather than using photography purely as a mimetic process, students will instead use creativity to find visual solutions to concepts while strengthening their visual communication skills. This course will push students beyond the technical aspects of photography and into the realm of creative and intellectual image making. PHOT 287 Documentary Photography (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: PHOT 180, PHOT 190, PHOT 150 In this course, students will learn all aspects of documentary photography including choosing a project, accessibility, funding, release forms, legal issues, output for the projects, and trends such as social media, the internet, and video. Students will work independently on an eight-week documentary project. This is a photo intensive class, so the students will produce a high volume of photos each week and gain valuable editing skills as well as developing their photographic skills. PHOT 289 Photography Portfolio (3CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: Instructor Approval In this course, students will create a professional portfolio in their desired area of focus. Emphasis will be placed on ideation and concept while developing a personal style with a high standard of professionalism and technical proficiency. The final project will be a professional portfolio the students will use to enter their photographic careers. PHOT 292 Photography Practicum III (1CR) Fall; Pre: PHOT 180, PHOT 190, PHOT 150 In this course, students will work independently and with the instructor or studio manager on practical assignments as they relate to their future careers in professional