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Photography

PHO 105 Photo & Computer Orientation
2 Credit Hours
45 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)

This course will orient the Professional Photography student with lab operations and procedures of computer labs and networks. Instruction of the numerous applications included with Mac OS-X including Safari, iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie, disc burner, Adobe Acrobat Reader, word processing and spreadsheet applications will be covered.

PHO 226 Digital Workflow Management
3 Credit Hours
67.5 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: ART 138 or ART 244

Teaches computer aided photography and darkroom techniques. The emphasis of this course is image-editing software, which can be used to color correct, retouch and composite photographic images. Other topics include image acquisition, storage, file management, special effects, hard copy and web based image output.

PHO 232 Professional Portraiture
3 Credit Hours
67.5 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: ART 251

This course instructs the student in technical and aesthetic aspects of studio and location portrait photography. Studio lighting techniques including lighting ratios, lighting styles, location lighting, fill flash, light modifiers for portraiture, metering, composition, equipment and posing. Career paths in the field of portraiture such as weddings, environment and studio portraits, and school portraits will be covered.

PHO 234 View Camera/Lighting Technique
3 Credit Hours
67.5 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: ART 138 or ART 244 or PHO 101

Instruction in the use of the 4x5 inch large format camera and the use of studio lighting for product photography is the focus of this course. Product photography is one area where film is still used frequently. The large format camera is also the base for many of the highest quality digital captures. Topics include types of large format cameras, loading film, the use of the tilts, swings and shifts of the view camera for depth of field and perspective control, special lighting techniques, light modifiers, bellows factors and the specific methods of lighting different objects and surfaces.

PHO 235 Architectural Photography
3 Credit Hours
67.5 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: ART 138 or ART 244 or PHO 101

Covers the more advanced aspects of commercial/ architectural photography.  Students will explore photographing subjects ranging from products to buildings with an emphasis on meeting the design demands of commercial clients, stock agencies and publishers. Various film types, formats and print reproduction aspects will be explored in depth.

PHO 236 Product Photography
3 Credit Hours
67.5 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: PHO 234

This course is a continuation of View Camera and Lighting Techniques, emphasizing studio product illustration using color transparency film and digital capture. Advance techniques in lighting and further development of proficiency with the view camera and advanced aspects of commercial illustration photography. The focus is on design requirements, exploration of various subject matter and printing reproduction requirements.

PHO 260 Events & Wedding Photography
3 Credit Hours
67.5 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: PHO 251, ART 251

Presents skills for the intermediate/advanced photo student interested in learning the professional techniques associated with events (venue) and wedding photography. There will be an emphasis on advanced camera and flash techniques, candid, formal and ceremonial photography.  Business and planning aspects will also be covered. Topics covered will include Weddings, Barmitzvah/Basmitzvah, Music Concerts, Sporting Events, Graduations and similar occasions.  Students will gain hands-on knowledge and learn practical shooting skills.