Course Catalog Photography
Photo Archive, Book + Portfolio PHV 350 This course advances the student’s knowledge of professional practice standards for archival media, emphasizing the photographic book and photographic portfolio. Work is project-based, focused on production of portfolios and books that incorporate the photographic image as an essential element. The photographic image is considered in context relevant to its function as primary artwork, documentation, as record of process or used in reference to concepts. Portfolios and photographic books are explored as an individualized expression of one’s professional work. Required for Photography majors in the Photo track. Open elective. Prerequisite: Digital Photo Imaging I or instructor’s signature. Offered spring. 3 credits.
Video/Digital Cinema II: Sculpting in Time PHV 397-497
Photo Major 4.1: BFA Thesis + Research PHV 495M
This advanced studio course expands upon the knowledge of students who have successfully completed the Video/Digital Cinema I and Studio Lighting Fundamentals coursework. A working knowledge of Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere is requisite. This class is designed for further exploring the use of digital cinema as a cinematic tool, method of artistic expression and communication. Topics include continuity, discontinuity, montage style editing, color grading, compositing, special effects and composition within the frame. Emphasizing the relationship between image and sound, students examine the concept of sound as a material with basic structural properties that may be manipulated, layered and edited. Students explore methods of composition using various sound materials in assigned projects. Required of photography majors in the video track. Open Elective. Prerequisites: PHV267 Video/Dig Cinema I or signature of the faculty. 3 credits.
This course will provide a framework for developing a conceptual photographic philosophy and written BFA Thesis. Students develop a thesis proposal and written Thesis in conjunction with work they will present in their BFA exhibition and final portfolio. Students hone critical and theoretical skills in photography by examining historical and contemporary practices that have emerged with respect toward concepts and processes. Students investigate these ideas through critical readings, discussions, writing, and field trips. Portfolio, exhibition, professional presentation, and writing skills are fine-tuned in this semester of study. The course format maximizes the potential for dynamic group interaction and facilitates essential one-on-one exchange with faculty and individual students. Senior Photo majors are presented with many opportunities to present work to gain the confidence and skills necessary to communicate to a broad range of audiences. Projects include a Thesis exhibition proposal, written Thesis, and calendar dates for all phases of work to be completed. Individual projects working towards their BFA exhibition are contracted with each student. Required of Senior Photography majors. Offered fall. 3 credits.
Photography: Internship PHV 399-499 Elective credit can be given on a case-by case basis for student internships developed through the career services office, with advance permission of instructor and department Chair.
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