Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0211 - Photography Workshop I

Still Photography Workshop I: Black and White Analog-Medium/Large Format: 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 deepening and expanding of a personal way of seeing. This course will be taught using medium and large format cameras. Cameras will be available through media services. Students will have weekly photographing and printing assignments and, in addition, will complete a portfolio by the end of the semester.

Independent Work Students are expected to spend 6 hours weekly, including lab time, in preparation and work outside of class time. 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: 1.5 hours. Lab fee: $65