19514

PHOT 104   Introduction to Photography

for Non-majors

Tim Davis

. T . . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

Woods

PART

Distribution

Practicing Arts

 

An introduction to both the techniques and aesthetics of black and white photography as a means of self-expression. Systematic instruction in darkroom techniques along with weekly criticism of individual work will provide the student with a solid basic understanding of the use of the camera as an expressive tool. The student must obtain within the first week of class: 1) a camera (35mm or 21/4”) with fully adjustable f/stops and shutter speeds,  2) a hand-held reflected light exposure meter. No previous darkroom experience is required. This class is open only to Upper College students who have successfully moderated in disciplines other than Photography.

 

19515

PHOT 105 A  Photographic Seeing

Stephen Shore

. T . . .

9:30 - 12:30 pm

Woods

PART

Beyond the material technique of photography lies a visual technique. This involves learning to see the way a camera sees; learning how a photograph, by its nature, transforms the world in front of the camera. The first half of the semester is devoted to exploring this visual grammar of photography and how it clarifies a photograph's meaning and the photographer's intent. During the second half of the semester, students pursue independent projects, putting their visual understanding into practice. Not available for online registration.

Prerequisite: Photography 101 or 103.

 

19516

PHOT 105 B  Photographic Seeing

Gilles Peress

. . W . .

1:00 -4:00 pm

Woods

PART

See above. Not available for online registration.

 

19517

PHOT 105 C  Photographic Seeing

Tim Davis

. . . Th .

9:30 - 12:30 pm

Woods

PART

See above. Not available for online registration.

 

19518

PHOT 201 A  The View Camera

Stephen Shore

M . . . .

9:30 - 12:30 pm

Woods

PART

View cameras were the first cameras and were the primary photographic tool for the first half of photography’s history. They offer unexcelled clarity, tonality, and image control. The operation of the view camera and advanced darkroom techniques are demonstrated in this course. The class explores the expressive potential of the conscious use of the camera’s precise control of the image. Students are supplied with 4" x 5" camera outfits. Admission by portfolio.  Prerequisite: Photography 105 or 106. Not available for online registration.

 

19519

PHOT 201 B  The View Camera

Tim Davis

. . W . .

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Woods

PART

See above. Not available for online registration.

 

19520

PHOT 203   Color Photography

Barbara Ess

. . . Th .

1:30 -4:30 pm

Woods

PART

An introduction to the problem of rethinking photographic picture making through the medium of color photography. Transparencies, color negatives, and type C prints are the technical areas explored. Interested students should bear in mind the higher costs of color materials. Admission by portfolio. Not available for online registration.

 

19521

PHOT 240   Light

Larry Fink

. T . . .

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Woods

PART

2 credits    Without light there is no vision. The dark chamber of the camera will remain inactive. Light as such is the energy of miracles, it can be administered in many ways…existing light and how it changes the atmosphere of the material world. The class will be partially comprised of analyzing the nature of those changes. Created light.. Incandescent or flash or strobe.... The theatre of ambient creation... The class will be organized in part by certain formulas and by the interpretation of those formulas to go beyond them into personal discovery and expression. All forms of technology will be utilized. Light which exists or which is created can be the tool to release the personal light from within. Each student’s vision is considered and augmented.  This class will meet every other Tuesday. Prerequisite: PHOT 105 Not available for online registration.

 

19403

PHOT / ARTH 247   Photography:

1950 to the Present,  Human Documents to the Image World

Laurie Dahlberg

. T . Th .

2:30 pm -3:50 pm

OLIN 102

 

See Art History section for description.

 

19522

PHOT 302   Advanced Photography

Barbara Ess

. . W . .

6:00 -9:00 pm

Woods

PART

To prepare the student for ongoing independent work, this course emphasizes the exploration of visual problems. At the heart of this exploration is asking good questions of oneself and one's work, seeing how other photographers and artists in other media have dealt with such questions, and "answering" the questions for oneself through individual projects. Not available for online registration.

 

19523

PHOT 307   Advanced Digital Imaging

John Pilson

. . . . F

1:30 -4:30 pm

HDR 106

PART

This is a course designed for students with a basic understanding of the Adobe Photoshop software application. Emphasis will be placed on exploring digital photography from both a technical and theoretical perspective. In addition to learning various advanced imaging techniques, students will be encouraged to critically examine the ways in which digital imaging effects how we make and look at photographs. Through hands on practice and in-class critique and dialogue, the class will examine a variety of issues central to photography in the digital era, such as “What is the relationship of digital photography to traditional, analog photography? To what degree has our faith in the veracity of the photographic image been altered by the seamless editing capabilities of digital photography? How have issues of authorship, ownership, and copyright been effected? How might photographers best utilize the interactive arenas of multi-media and the internet? Students will be expected to bring work to class on a weekly basis and to participate in class critiques. Open to both photo and non-photo students.  Prerequisite: Digital Imaging 1, or permission of the instructor. Not available for online registration.

 

19524

PHOT SEM   Senior Seminar

Larry Fink

M . . . .

8:00 - 11:00 pm

Woods

AART

The senior seminar is a requirement of all seniors majoring in photography. The seminar meets on a biweekly basis and carries no credit. Not available for online registration.