Courses in Photo Communication [PHOT]

304 History of Photography. Three credits. Evolution of photographic imagery from the invention through contemporary work. The movements, themes, and genres developed by individual photographers.
305 Basic Black and White Photography. Three credits. Black and white processing and printing; principles and procedures combined with theories of visual perception. Laboratory required.
311 Intermediate Photography I. Three credits. Prerequisite: PHOT 305. Further investigation into the exposure and development controls of black and white photography as a method of expression and communication. Laboratory required.
312 Intermediate Photography II. Three credits. Prerequisites: PHOT 311 and ART 161. A continuation of 311. Laboratory required.
320 Digital Imaging in Photography. Three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 305 and instructor approval; must have some working knowledge of the Macintosh computer system. Computerization of traditional film images and use of digital cameras allows student to use different software programs to manipulate photographic images. Ethics and law discussed along with techniques and hands-on analysis of this new medium.
358E Photography Practicum. One to three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; junior standing and permission of instructor. Practical experience in an on-campus photography setting. A minimum of 75 hours work for each hour of credit. Note: Total university credit for Internship, Practicum, and Individual Problems courses cannot exceed 6 credits. Pass/Fail.
381 Color Photo Communication I. Three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; ART 161 and PHOT 311 or consent of instructor. The making of color images using transparencies and color print materials. Laboratory required.
400E Photography Internship. One to three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; senior standing and permission of department chair or instructor. Practical experience for advanced students in a professional setting. A minimum of 75 hours work plus other assignments will be required for each hour of credit. Note: Total university credit for Internship, Practicum, and Individual Problems courses cannot exceed 6 credits. Pass/Fail.
404 Color Photo Communication II. Three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 304 and 381 or consent of instructor. A continuation of 381. Laboratory required.
406 Photojournalism. Three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 312 and 381 or consent of instructor. Principles and practices of photography, including documentary, news and feature portraiture, photo stories and essays, and photo layout. Emphasis on newspaper assignments, participation in campus publications, portfolio editing and production, and internship preparation. Laboratory required.
419 Ethics and Law for Visual Communicators. Three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; junior status with declared major. Background in ethics and law for the visual communicator. Focus on ethical philosophies, ethics case studies, and solutions to ethical dilemmas; copyright, privacy, and libel law.
422 Advanced Photojournalism. Three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 406 and/or consent of instructor. Builds on the basic information given in PHOT 406. Includes advanced photographic techniques including digital imaging, information on ethics and law as they pertain to the image maker, along with an examination of different styles of photojournalism addressed by classroom demonstration, lecture, and practical assignments. Laboratory required.
427 Photo Illustration. Three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 428. Studio illustration with food, fragrance, beverage, jewelry, glass, and flatware with an emphasis on tabletop. Introduction to large-format view camera and studio lighting. Problems in advertising photography including responsibilities under truth in advertising. Laboratory required.
428 Editorial Photography. Three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 304, 312, and 381. Editorial illustration for fashion, corporate, annual report, home, and garden with emphasis on location lighting. Exploration of various career opportunities and business practices open to the professional photographer. Laboratory required.
429 Documentary Photography. Three credits. Prerequisites: PHOT 312 and 381. Those students using color print material must be enrolled in or have taken PHOT 404. Students will photograph several short-term photo essays and picture stories in addition to a long-term project in a documentary style. Research on the aspects of and photographers practicing contemporary documentary photography. Laboratory required.