Photography Fall 2010 Courses

August 30 - December 22

PH 406 Digital Special Effects and Photographic Retouching
2 credits
In-state $430 Out-of-state $1,128
Prerequisites: IL 324
Students enhance their traditional illustration skills in a digital environment. Exploring Adobe Photoshop and its plug-ins for retouching and special aspects, they achieve the technical ability to transform initial creative inspirations into powerful imagery.

PH 116 Photography Basics
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
Students develop an understanding of traditional film and digital cameras by learning basic studio and lighting setup, model direction, and related film exposure techniques. Working in color and black and white, students are encouraged to produce images that creatively explore personal themes and issues. (G6: Arts)

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
25841	15A	W	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D411
26884	15B	M	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D420

PH 117 Principles of Photography Including Darkroom Instruction
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
Introduces students to the techniques of black-and-white photography, including basic studio setup, lighting techniques, model direction, and related film exposure as applied to the 35mm camera. Instruction on enlarging techniques and film processing through the use of the darkroom are also covered. (G6: Arts)

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
25790	15A	M	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D411
25791	15B	R	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D411

PH 118 Beginning Digital Photography
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
An introductory course that familiarizes students with the basics of photography from visual, aesthetic, and technical viewpoints. The course explores the differences between conventional, silver-based (analog), and digital photographic tools. Students learn camera technique, the transfer of the image from the camera to the computer, basic scanning, and digital printing. Students are required to possess their own digital (DSLR) cameras.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
25843	15A	M	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D422
25844	15B	T	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D422
26267	15C	W	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D422

PH 130 Lighting I
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
Co-requisite: PH 171
Students are introduced to the craft of lighting. They explore the qualities of various kinds of light and observe light from a scientific perspective which informs their aesthetic decisions. This course is taught using digital cameras.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
26925	15A	R	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D422

PH 162 Photographic Styling
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
(includes $10.00 lab fee)
Introduces the elements of photographic styling, stressing both creative sensitivity and technical skills, through lectures and demonstrations. Assignments include fashion, beauty, illustration, tabletop, and food styling. (G6: Arts)

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
25296	15A	R	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D420

PH 171 Digital Darkroom
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
This course offers an in-depth study of the workflow necessary for the storage, editing, and output of digital photography. Students are introduced to computer-aided tools and techniques that apply to the production and aesthetic concerns of photography in the digital environment.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
26927	15A	W	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	C230

PH 272 Photoshop I for Photographers
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
Prerequisite: CG 111
Students engage in a comprehensive study of Adobe Photoshop tools using the Macintosh platform. Methods and management techniques for scanning, creation of selections, layers, color correction, and basic image manipulation are studied.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
26577	15A	M	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	C230

PH 274 Photoshop II for Photographers
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
Prerequisites: CG 111 and PH 272
Students develop an advanced knowledge of layers, channels, curves, image merging, color correction, and color matching in the Adobe Photoshop program. Scanning devices, file formats, and resolution levels are explored.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
23879	15A	T	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	C306
25865	15B	M	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	C306