DCB catalog 2024-25

142 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 photography. Emphasis will be placed on photographing campus events, assisting the campus photographer and instructor during professional photo sessions, working as campus photographers, working independently on professional sessions for the campus studio, mentoring, and internships. PHOT 293 - Photography Practicum IV (3CR) Fall, Spring Pre: PHOT 180, PHOT 190, PHOT 150 In this course, students will work independently on practical assignments as they relate to their future careers in professional photography. Students will choose one of three options for completing practicum. An internship with a professional studio, working as self-employed, or doing freelance/stock photography work. This course is designed to meet the practicum requirements for online students only. PHOT 296 -Study Abroad: Outdoor Photography (3CR) Pre: PHOT 180, PHOT 150 or Instructor Approval This is an eight-week intensive course in which students will learn all aspects of outdoor photography including lighting, equipment, locations, techniques, post-production, image editing, presentation, and careers. Students will explore a variety of subject matter including landscapes, scenic, wildlife, rustic, rural, and urban photography. Students will spend six weeks in an online classroom prior to travel. One week traveling abroad in a photo intensive program where students will have daily lectures and photo excursions. One week preparing a digital portfolio along with matted and framed, gallery ready, prints for display.