Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

PHOT 285

Conceptual Photography

Three (3) Credits

Course Description:

This is an intellectually and experientially involved class in which students

will learn to create images from conceptual ideas. Rather than using

photography as a means of visually exploring their world, students will

instead learn to find visual solutions to concepts in order to strengthen

their ability to communicate visually through their work.

Pre-/Co Requisites:

PHOT 180, PHOT 190, PHOT 250

Course times:

Tu,Th 8:00 pm – 9:30 am

Studio times:

By appointment, see schedule on door

Room number:

NCS 104

Instructor:

Wayne Thomas

Office numb r:

NCS 104

Office Hours:

Available during all studio hours

Phone:

307-702-1368

Email:

Wayne.Thomas@dakotacollege.edu

Text:

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Objectives:

To learn to create from ideas and concepts

To use critical thinking skills to provide visual solutions to concepts

To apply visual creativity to conceptual ideas

Understanding and applying effective visual communication skills