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PHOTOGRAPHY (PHO) Courses






PHO 080 • Basic Camera Techniques 2 cr.

Introduction to the processes involved in taking a photograph. The course is intended to develop basic skills with regard to learning to see optically and with emphasis on individual creative expression. Two lecture.

PHO 100 • Beginning Photography 3 cr.

Principles and process of photography -includes techniques of black and white photography and processing. 35 mm camera is necessary. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 101 • Digital Photography 3 cr.

The latest information on digital cameras and technologies, as well as the most recent updates to software and hardware needed to edit and print digital images. Two lecture, two lab.

PHO 115 • Pictorial Journalism 3 cr.

Application of basic photography techniques to mass media. Pictures, layouts, and captions as related to creating a story pictorially. Prerequisite: PHO 100 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 150 • Investigative Photography I 3 cr.

Photography in areas related to police investigation and accident documentation. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 151 • Investigative Photography II 3 cr.

Continuation of study of photography in areas related to police investigation and accident documentation. Prerequisite: PHO 150 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 200 • Intermediate Photography 3 cr.

Techniques and processes in creating the fine photographic image. Prerequisite: PHO 100 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 201 • Intermediate Digital Photography 3 cr.

Students will learn digital retouching, compositing and image manipulation using industry standard software and hardware to produce quality output for print and web. Prerequisites: CIS 100 and PHO 101, or instructor approval. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 212 • Color Photography I 3 cr.

Beginning color photography. Designed for the student with experience in photography. The process and technique involved in creating the color photographic image using the negative color process. Prerequisite: PHO 100 or 200 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 213 • Color Photography II 3 cr.

Designed for the student with color negative printing experience. Including the process and techniques involved with printing from color transparencies. Also including the relationship to commercial photography. Prerequisite: PHO 212 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 220 • Advanced Photography 3 cr.

Continuation of black and white photography and introduction to the black and white photography book layout and construction. Prerequisite: PHO 200 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 230 • View Camera Photography 3 cr.

Practical use of the large format view camera. Prerequisite: PHO 200 or 220. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 240 • Photography Portfolio 3 cr.

Application of techniques in preparing the photographic portfolio, construction, archival processing, negative filing systems, identification of equipment and supplies necessary in portfolio construction. Prerequisite: PHO 200 or 220. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 245 • Photography Desktop Publishing 3 cr.

Designed for the student with previous photography experience as an add-on to design and presentation of his or her continuing portfolio. The basics will help the student learn computer digital programs that will enhance their existing photography and will help in understanding the unique technical qualities found in the existing world of computer-aided photography. Prerequisites: PHO 220 and PHO 240 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 250 • Photography as an Art Medium 3 cr.

Survey of significant trends, philosophies, and experimentation in photography from 1839-present. Course is non-technical in nature and is designed for the photography or non-photography student. Three lecture.

PHO 270 • Freelance/Stock Photography 3 cr.

Application of techniques with regard to marketing and selling your photography. Will define free lance photography/marketing and will illustrate how to go about marketing a stock file of images from your own home. Approaches to stock agencies from initial inquiry to final sales, as well as pricing, will be discussed. Prerequisites: PHO 220, PHO 240 and PHO 245 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

PHO 280 • Photography Practicum 2 cr.

For students wishing to enhance their photographic skills. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: PHO 220 or instructor permission. One lecture; two lab.