PHO -
Photography Courses
PHO 101 Photography I
3 credits
PHO 101 is an introduction to black and
white photography as a fine art medium
and develops the skills necessary for
basic camera and darkroom operations.
Students will learn how to create sharp,
properly exposed photographs using
black and white film. They will also gain
a working knowledge of their camera’s
controls, use of basic filters and how to
process and print black and white photographs.
PHO 102 Photography II
3 credits
Prerequisite: PHO 100 and 105 or PHO
101 or ART 151
PHO 102 further explores camera and
lab operations and emphasizes individual
creativity. The course includes the
development of a comprehensive portfolio.
PHO103 Color Photography I
3 credits
Prerequisite
PHO 101
PHO 103 covers the fundamentals of
color photography such as color theory,
light, the history of color photography,
composition and film. Students will use
35mm color slide film, however, digital
cameras are welcome.
PHO 107 History of Photography
3 credits
PHO 107 surveys the history of photography
from its beginnings to the present.
The emphasis will be on the study
of individual photographers who have
made significant contributions in the
field. Students will attain an overview of
technical, artistic, commercial and social
development of photography as a form
of visual communication.
PHO109 Photo Lab
1 credit
PHO 109 introduces students to basic
darkroom operations, lab safety, proper
equipment usage and darkroom techniques.
Students will learn to process
black & white film for optimum quality
negatives, make contact prints as well
as produce high quality custom black & white enlargements.
PHO 135 Photojournalism (Formerly PHO185)
3 credits
PHO 135 instructs the student in photography
for newspapers and magazines.
Traditional news photography,
documentary photography, picture
essay and picture story formats will be
covered. Responsibility of the press,
working conditions and editorial photography
will be explored.
PHO 175 Point & Shoot Camera
Techniques
1 Credit
PHO 175 is a stimulating two-day workshop
designed to allow you to test the
limits of your Point & Shoot camera.
Even the simplest cameras can produce
professional results when properly
used. Digital or film point & shoot cameras
welcome.
PHO 175 Vacation Pictures (Formerly PHO108)
1 Credit
PHO 175 is a two-day workshop is
designed for the traveler. The students
will learn some technical and creative
controls that will make their pictures
sparkle no matter where they shoot.
This is a practical course for any skill
level wanting to enhance their travel
photography. Digital or film cameras are
welcome.
PHO 176 Basic Camera
Techniques (Formerly PHO100)
1 Credit
PHO 176 is designed to develop the
skills necessary for basic camera operations
and introduces students to photography
as a fine art medium.
Students will learn how to create sharp,
properly exposed photographs using a
variety of films. They will also gain a
working knowledge of their camera’s
controls and the use of basic filters and
flash equipment to create the desired
effects.
PHO 177 Intro to Digital Imaging
1 credit
PHO 177 is designed for the photographer
or hobbyist alike to get up and running
in the analog to digital world of
imaging. Topics will include how to use
your digital camera, flatbed scanning,
working with photo CD’s and scanning
film. Students will gain a basic working
knowledge of pixels, resolution, printing
and emailing digital photos and simple
image manipulation using Photoshop or
similar image editing software. This
class is a must if you own or plan on
owning a digital camera and/or scanner.
PHO 178 Business and Ethics in
Photography
1 Credit
PHO 178 will provide fundamental business
skills and ethical guidelines for
those students perusing a career in professional
photography. We’ll explore the
principals and practices of successful
freelance, editorial, stock, commercial,
wedding, portrait and fine art photographers.
Topics will include developing a
business plan, advertising, cost analysis,
model releases, property releases,
copyrights, researching market and
publications, the Web and the basis of
making money in photography.
PHO 135 Photojournalism
3 credits
PHO 135 instructs you in photography
for newspapers and magazines.
Traditional news photography, documentary
photography, picture essay and
picture story formats will be covered.
Responsibility of the press, working
conditions and editorial photography will
be explored.
PHO 179 Outdoor Portrait
Workshop
1 credit
PHO 179 is designed to provide the
serious photography student with
hands-on tools and techniques to
explore the art of outdoor portraits.
Students will learn about controlling natural
lighting, backdrops to enhance the
subject and the use of format and lens
selection to best fit the desired outcome.
PHO 203 Color Photography II
3 credits
Prerequisite: PHO 145
PHO 203 is designed for students who
are developing a personal style and
aesthetic in the medium of color photography
and is an extension of Color
Photography I. Personal expression will
be stressed through individual critiques
and projects.
PHO 204 Studio Lighting
3 credits
Prerequisites: PHO 100 and 105 or
PHO 101 or ART 151
PHO 204 will explore the creative uses
of studio lighting from the perspective of
fine art and commercial photography
with an emphasis on three dimensional
object photography including, lighting
techniques, backgrounds, working with
shadows and highlights and photographing
flat art.
PHO 205 Digital Photography I
3 Credits
PHO 205 analyzes acquisition and
manipulation of digital images. Students
study traditional photography methods
of weaving contrast, sharpness, color,
and composition together within the limitations
of computer technology. The
practical aspects of setting up a shoot,
equipment needs, and camera controls
will be discussed. Students examine
such things as color correction, restoration,
colorizing and archiving digital
images.
PHO 205 Digital Photography II
3 Credits
Pre-requisite:
Digital Photography I
PHO 205 is a continuation of the beginning
digital photography class. This
class will look at digital photography in
terms of design and communication factors
including color, visual design, lighting,
graphics, and aesthetics.
PHO 226 Digital Darkroom
3 credits
PHO 226 is essentially, "Photoshop for
Photographers." Students will learn
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 Portrait Photography
3 credits
PHO 232 will teach the technical and
aesthetic aspects of studio and location
portrait photography. This course
explores the personal style of portraiture,
history of the field and portraiture
as a visual language and creative
expression. This topic also includes
lighting, composition, posing and equipment
selection.
PHO 235
Commercial/Architectural Photos
3 credits
Prerequisites: PHO 101 or PHO 100
and 105, plus PHO 102 or higher
PHO 235 covers the more advanced
aspects of commercial and 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 242 Professional Digital
Workflow
3 credits
PHO 242 is an advanced level course
that is intended for the student pursuing
a photographic career in which digital
photography will play a major role. This
class addresses the facets of determining
what the workflow should be for a
variety of applications, how to choose
the right equipment and the best
method of working with that equipment.
Students will learn to select the most
valuable enhancement tools, how to
archive, edit and how to present and
finish a product. Emphasis is on the
practical, and how to produce a finished,
salable product with maximum
speed and accuracy.
PHO 260 Event/Wedding
Photography
3 credits
Prerequisites: PHO 100 and 105 or
PHO 101 or ART 151 or higher
PHO 260 is designed for the intermediate/
advanced photo student interested
in learning the professional techniques
associated with venue photography.
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. The course includes the
business and planning aspects of ceremonial
and event photography.
PHO 275 Close-up and Macro
Photography
1 credit
PHO 275 will explore the techniques,
aesthetics and equipment necessary to
produce close-up and macro photographs.
Students will photograph both
inanimate and natural objects, indoors
and outdoors using different approaches
to these subjects.
PHO 276 Infrared Photography
1 credit
PHO 276 is a two-day intensive workshop
is designed for the mid-level to
advanced photography student. This
course explores the uses of black and
white infrared film for dramatic special
effects photography. Students will need
to use a 35mm camera.
PHO 276 Landscape and Scenic
Photography
3 credits
PHO 276 is designed for the advanced
photography student interested in perfecting
their skills in shooting landscape
or scenic photographs. Emphasis will
be placed on careful attention to detail
and lighting conditions, use of medium
and large format equipment in both
color and black and white images.
PHO 277 The Business of
Photography
3 credits
PHO 277 examines the business of
from the standpoint of the photographer
who wishes to earn a part-time or fulltime
living making and selling photographic
images. For a photographer to
survive in today’s business environment,
he/she must apply sound business
principles and be proactive in
planning for the future. This course will
aid students in developing a sound
business plan and a useful strategy
along with marketing, copyrights, cost
analysis, releases and the web.
Students will learn how to remain profitable
in the business of photography.
PHO 277 Mastering Black and
White Outdoor Photography
3 credits
PHO 277 will explore advanced techniques
used by Master Photographers
in exposing and printing professional
B&W outdoor photos. Types of film,
cameras, exposure methods, film processing
and printing techniques will be
covered. Exposure methods include the
Zone System, use of filters, and
advanced techniques to achieve the
best possible negative to maximize print
quality. All film formats welcome.
PHO 278 Finish and
Display/Framing
1 credit
PHO 278 will teach students the proper
execution and presentation of their fine
art images through the use of dry
mounting, matting and framing. Topics
include measuring, matting, mounting,
costing, supplies, professional techniques,
simple framing and basic
archival processes.
PHO 282 Special Effects:
Darkroom
3 credits
Prerequisites: PHO 100 and 105 or
PHO 101 or ART 151 or higher
PHO 282 is designed for intermediate
to advanced level students. Students
will explore such specialized photo
techniques as infrared photography,
solarization, multiple exposures, time
exposures, direct positive black and
white, multiple and montage printing
techniques, abstracts and high contrast
as well as film reticulation. Topics will
include special filters, motion techniques
and breaking all the rules. The
primary emphasis will be on personal
creativity and the aesthetic value in
using special effects in visual communication.
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