ARTS 204 Studio Photography

: This course provides an independent specialization in the medium of photography. Students may accumulate a maximum of 6 credit hours in this area. Prerequiste: Permission of instructor.

Credits

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

22-30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

ARTS 204Studio Photography

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

ART

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

22-30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

: This course provides an independent specialization in the medium of photography. Students may accumulate a maximum of 6 credit hours in this area. Prerequiste: Permission of instructor.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Exhibit a foundation in the visual communication language; explain what a photograph is, how to read a photograph and how to better execute informed and accomplished photographic works of art
  • Exhibit improved technical proficiency

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Exploration of idea through the photographic medium Advanced digital and traditional technique demonstrations Critique

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Exploration of one or more topics until visual exhaustion

Required Exams

Critiques on individual presentations In-class discussions

Required Text

Textbook not required. Essays distributed for class discussion at instructor’s Discretion in lieu of required text USB drives, notebooks, writing utensils, photo supplies necessary to complete student topic exploration

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Exploration of one or more topics until visual exhaustion Critiques on individual presentations In-class discussions