Course Descriptions

Photography (PHT)

PHT 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY (2 cr.)   Introduces principles of photography with outside shooting assignments related to lecture topics.  Lecture 1 hour.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

 

PHT 101-102 PHOTOGRAPHY I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques.  Requires outside shooting and lab work.  Lecture 1 hour.  Laboratory 4 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

 

PHT 201-202 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Provides weekly critiques of students’ work.  Centers on specific problems found in critiques.  Includes working procedures and critical skills in looking at photographs.  Prerequisite PHT 102 or equivalent.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

 

PHT 207 COLOR SLIDE WORKSHOP (3 cr.)   Examines color transparency materials.  Focuses on use of slides as personal expression and as a communication tool.  Prerequisite PHT 102 or equivalent.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.   Total 5 hours per week.

 

PHT 226 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY (3 cr.)   Examines advanced topics relating to commercial photography.  Emphasizes advertising, portraiture, and commercial and public relations.  Prerequisite PHT 206-222.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.