ART
PHOTOGRAPHY (APH)
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APH 102 Cr.
2
Photography
Appreciation
An
introduction to the information and skills necessary to appreciate fully the
photographic medium. Students will learn to use analysis and evaluation to
critically present their views on the art of photography with respect to
content, technique and historical context.
APH 202 Cr.
3
Introduction
to Photographic Principles
The
fundamentals of black and white still photography are taught. Included are the
use of an adjustable camera, film processing, printing and print presentation.
APH 232 Cr.
2
Photographic
Composition
The
parameters of photographic composition are studied and executed with 35mm slide
photography. Concepts included are subject placement, psychological effects of
formats, mass relationships, principal compositional forms, cultural influences
and effective image cropping. Prerequisite: APH 202.
APH 300 Cr.
1-3
Special
Projects Photography
Workshops,
directed and individual readings, or projects involving significant content or
activities not available through regular course offerings within the
photography minor. Open to qualified high school students. Prerequisite:
photography faculty consent. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.
APH 302 Cr.
3
Photojournalism
A conceptual, historical, ethical and practical study of photo communication. Students will closely examine the work of prominent picture journalists, work for on-campus clients, and produce a standardized portfolio. Prerequisite: APH 202.
Commercial
Photography
Large
and medium format cameras are used on location and in the studio to execute
commercial photography applications. Emphasis given to lighting, color and
black and white applications, digital imagery and working in the marketplace.
Prerequisite: APH 202.
APH 322 Cr.
3
Portrait
Photography
Studio
and environmental approaches to portraiture are studied and executed. Explores
uses of studio and natural lighting; posing of singles, couples and small
groups; designing strong compositions in studio settings; study of historic and
contemporary portraitists. Prerequisite: APH 202.
APH 332 Cr.
2
Multi-Media
Presentations
Explores
the technical and aesthetic components of communication through slides, sound
and other media. Emphasis on the potential of these media and on component
production skill areas including pictorialization, storyboarding, photographic
techniques, editing, audio-visual synthesis, and delivery systems. Offered
occasionally.
APH 342 Cr.
3
Color
Photography
Techniques
of color photography are explored, including composition, aesthetics,
negative/positive printing and electronic imaging. Contemporary trends in color
photography are examined as well as historical precedents. Prerequisite: APH
202.
Film
and Society
A
lecture/discussion/laboratory class involving film study from cultural, thematic
and issues perspectives. Critical viewing and writing emphasis techniques are
incorporated.
APH 372 Cr.
1
Applied
Photography
Practical
experience in applying photographic skills by participating as staff members
for university publications. Prerequisite: APH 202. Repeatable for
credit—maximum 2. Offered occasionally.
APH 402 Cr.
3
Advanced
Photojournalism/ Documentary Photography
In-depth
and specialized investigation of photojournalism. Topics for research and
application include ethics and picture editing, illustration, photo essay,
editorial assignments for real-world clients. Students produce an extended
portfolio. Prerequisite: APH 302.
APH 412 Cr.
2
Advanced
Photographic Principles
Exposure,
processing and printing procedures are precisely controlled for technical
excellence in black and white photography. The previsualization approach is
applied so that the student completes the course with a portfolio of
photographs in the tradition of Adams, Weston, Steichen, etc. Prerequisite: APH
202.
APH 492 Cr.
1
Seminar
in Photography
Discussion
of the professional, theoretical and aesthetic problems relating to the
presentation and display of photography. Students will produce a portfolio or a
gallery show of their work. This is the capstone course in the photography
minor. Prerequisites: APH 202, 232, 302, 312, 412 and electives.
APH 499 Cr.
1-3
Independent
Study
Directed
individual study under an assigned faculty member. Student is responsible for submitting
study proposals for approval before registration. Prerequisites: junior
standing, and prior consent of instructor and department faculty. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6. Normally
offered as 1-2 credits; three credits may be given in exceptional cases.