Teaches principles of black and white photography and fundamental camera techniques. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Prerequisite: for PHT 102 is PHT 101 or instructor’s approval. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Studies fundamental techniques of the camera and its expressive possibilities for beginners. Requires a 35mm camera and outside shooting. No darkroom facilities are offered with this class. Focuses on use of color slides. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Teaches fundamentals of 35mm color slide photography of natural objects. Emphasizes selection of equipment and film, compositional theory, and the flash photography formula. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Teaches students to create and manipulate digital photographs. Covers masking, color corrections, and merging of illustrations with photographs. Examines the ethical and property-rights issues which are raised in the manipulation of images. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Teaches the fundamentals of photography including camera function, and image production as they apply to digital imagery. Shooting assignments develop technical and visual skills with the camera, including composition and the use of light. Basic skills required for making black & white and color inkjet prints are taught in a digital lab using Adobe Photoshop. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Teaches the basic vocabulary, concepts, and tools of digital image editing, manipulation, and preparation of photographs for printing.  Focuses on after-image manipulation using computer technology, including adjusting color balance and contrast.  Also covers more advanced techniques, such as combining elements from multiple images in a single image print; basic Photoshop techniques required for making first quality black and white and color inkjet prints; photo restoration; and multi-image compositing techniques.  Students are expected to work with images that they bring to class: possibilities include family snapshots, inherited photographs, and photographs shot specifically for the course.  In addition to prescribed assignments, there is a personal project that allows for exploration of creative ideas and advanced topics of the student’s choosing. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

Introduces theory, materials, and processes of modern color images. Includes additive and subtractive theory, color filtration, and negative and positive printing techniques. Must be taken in order except with instructor’s approval. Prerequisite: PHT 102 or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Examines advanced lighting and camera techniques under controlled studio conditions. Includes view camera use, electronic flash, advanced lighting techniques, color temperature and filtration, and lighting ratios. Requires outside shooting. Must be taken in order except with instructor’s approval. Prerequisite: PHT 102 or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Examines advanced printing techniques and principles of archival processing and presentation. Emphasizes development of individual printing style. Requires a portfolio of high quality prints on subject of choice. Prerequisite: PHT 102 or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Teaches theory and practice of digital photography, including the Adobe Photoshop techniques needed for top quality inkjet prints. Emphasizes use of digital cameras in studio and on location. Teaches advanced techniques of image editing, including photo restoration and multi-image compositing. Students work with existing images, including family snapshots and antique photographs as well as photographs shot specifically for the course. In addition to prescribed assignments a personal project allows for exploration of creative ideas and topics of the student’s choice. Provides training in digital image transmission from remote locations.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

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