Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0211 - Still Photography I: Analog

This course emphasizes three objectives: first, the acquisition of basic photographic skills, including composition, exposure, processing, and printing in the black and white darkroom; second, familiarity with historical and contemporary movements in photography and the development of visual literacy; third, the development of individual artistic methods and goals. This course will be taught using medium and large format cameras. Cameras will be available through media services. Students will have weekly shooting and printing assignments and, in addition, will complete a portfolio by the end of the semester. Prerequisite: 100 level course in Introduction to Media Arts, any art, photo or film history/theory course, or another art class (drawing, painting, sculpture, film) Required lab: 2 hours outside of class time per week.

Independent Work Lab Fee $50. A two hour lab is required and the student can choose which day they attend, either Tuesday or Thursday In this course, students are expected to spend 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This may include screenings or labs.