Art 248 Black and White Photo Studio I
3 credits

Introduction to viewing the world through a lens and the expressive possibilities of black and while photography Projects and assignments will introduce students to both traditional and experimental ways of working with light-sensitive materials with an emphasis on the interdependence of form, technique, and concept.

Art 342 Digital Photo Studio II
3 credits

Digital Photography is designed to introduce the necessary skills to work with images in the digital realm. The class will explore combining images from various sources including photographs, video, drawings, or printed originals, and carefully explain and demonstrate scanning from negatives and prints. Students learn how to use digital cameras as an additional imaging resource and are introduced to imaging and page layout programs for combining images and text. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of color management, digital retouching, input and output resolution, and optimizing files for printing.

Art 348 Photo Studio III
3 credits

This course introduces the students to more advanced technical skills than those covered in Photography I and II. Emphasis is on the improvement of visual communication skills and awareness of critical issues in contemporary photography. Projects and assignments are directed toward the refinement of technical and formal skills and the development of personal approach to subject matter and content.

Art 448 Photo Studio IV
3 credits

Each student has the opportunity to begin to personalize his or her work through a self-directed investigation of ideas through image making. It may be organized around a specific photographic genre or studio practice. There will be individual and group critiques in order to help students achieve clarity of expression.

Photography classes include individual and group critiques, darkroom lab time for processing film, making contact sheets and photographs.

The photography area will make extensive use of the Alinari Brothers Print Collection, Museum and Library located in Florence.

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