Photography

Prerequisite: MA 555 or MA 556

Offered annually, 3 credits

This class is suited to the beginner, intermediate and advanced photography student (undergrad and graduate level) who is looking for alternative modes of expression. The 19th Century was an inventive and dynamic period in photography that consisted of individuals constantly experimenting with many different modes of negative making and printmaking. As contemporary practitioners of the photographic medium it is beneficial to submerge yourself with experimentation of additional tools for expression. This intensive five week summer class will be working with traditional analogue mediums and digital negatives. We will cover; Digital Negatives, Wet-plate photography, Tintypes, Glass Plate negatives, Uranotypes, Albumen, Salt Printing, Bromoil, Cyanotype’s, Kallitypes and Platinum & Palladium printing. The chemical processes listed ate from the 1840’s to the 1890’s and have unique results. This class is specifically designed to challenge the students to learn the basic chemical and printmaking fundamentals with the expectation to transcend the technical aesthetics.

Pre/co-requisite: MA 500 or MA 501 or MA 800

Offered on occasion, 1 credits

An introductory workshop on the principals and techniques of the new field of 360 and panoramic photography using DSLR cameras and software. Class exercises and lectures cover shooting techniques, software stitching and web deployment of 360 content.

 

Pre/co-requisite: MA 500 or MA 501 or MA 800

Offered annually, 3 credits

A comprehensive study of advanced printing, composition and thematic techniques using the B&W and color processes. Students explore medium and large format cameras and lenses, advanced exposure control, alternative film and print processing, and advanced lighting techniques. Students are required to complete a portfolio of thematic origin that includes a personal artist statement.  

Prerequisite: MA 500 or MA 501 or MA 800

Offered annually, 3 credits

An intensive introductory workshop in photographic digital imaging and printing that provides students with advanced skills in digital fine art and archival print applications. The class incorporates alternatives to chemical processes utilizing enhanced new technologies and experimentation with digital printing on different substrates and surfaces.

 

Prerequisite: MA 555 or MA 556

Offered annually, 3 credits

This class exams technique and creative vision in photography. Students experiment with creative processes available to photographic artists, including alternative chemical processes (cyanotype, vandyke brown sald, platinum, gum), non-traditional mediums (wood, glass, sculpture), and alternative image sources. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between process and image and how artistic interpretation and invention are entwined in the photographic context.  

Prerequisite: MA 55 or MA 556

Offered on occasion, 3 credits

The course explores aspects of working freelance in the media fields of graphic arts, photography, and video production.  This class enables students to develop the skills necessary for a successful career using self-promotional tools and business practices involved in freelance work.  Students are required to complete a working model of their choice including leave behinds, reels, portfolios, etc.

Prerequisite: MA 555 or MA 556

Offered annually,  3 credits

This course is primarily about light and its control in the process of creating photographs. Students learn the fundamentals of studio lighting with an emphasis on practical applications for portraiture and still life photography. In-class demonstrations cover the use of electronic and portable flash equipment, tungsten lights, and the modification of light. Students will learn to consider the direction of light, proper exposure, and the effect on contrast and color balance. Students submit a self-published body of work as a final portfolio, and a complete a research project.

 

Prerequisite: MA 555 or MA 556

Offered on occasion, 3 credits

The course explores the history and cultural influences in the Photo Mural.  The class is a workshop in which students explore several ways of creating of murals.  An introduction of tile printmaking, wall cover billboard and fresco type photo images are covered.  Students use a variety of substances including canvas, vinyl, Tyvek, watercolor paper and silk fabric to produce their images.  Advanced techniques and printing using Colorburst rip software will also be including in the class. Students are required to complete several murals and install them at designated locations through the campus or community.  Students must have knowledge of Photoshop and use of a digital SLR camera.

Prerequisite: MA 555 or MA 556

Offered annually, 3 credits

This is a studio class that enables the student to complete a semester’s works on a specialty area within the field. This course introduces the fundamentals of studio lighting with an emphasis on portraiture and still-life photography applications. In-class demonstrations cover the use of tungsten lights and electronic flash equipment, as well as diffusing light with reflectors and umbrellas. Students learn to consider the direction of light, proper exposure, and the effects on contrast and color balance. Topics include the properties of various light and film combinations.

Prerequisite: MA 555 or MA 556

Offered on occasion, 3 credits

This course introduces students to the creative world of conceptual photography. Using photographic reference and Adobe Photoshop to create photographic illustrations, students will create conceptual imagery assembled for a variety of sources. This course covers additional photographic lighting and imaging techniques, digital scanning, image enhancement and assembling, and digital printing. Hands-on activities and shooting assignments will enable each student to discover, explore, and understand the applications of conceptual “photo-illustration.” In addition, there will be discussion and presentations introducing some of today’s professional conceptual photographers.