Basic Photography is an introduction to the techniques and aesthetics involved in professional image making. Students will learn how to manually operate a digital SLR camera, correctly compose and digitally retouch images. Additional components include commercial applications of photography, photojournalism, creative photography and photographic application.

Large Format Photography is focused on the use of large format cameras as a tool in image making. Advantages and disadvantages will be discussed as well as the proper use, techniques, and history of large format cameras.

Photographic Lighting emphasizes the qualitative aspects of light, both on location and in the studio, and the application of these qualities to the enhancement of photojournalism, commercial, portrait, and art photography.

Darkroom Photography focuses on the theory and practical use of black and white film and paper processing.

Advanced Commercial Fall 2024

Color Photography is designed to help students understand color production and theory as it applies to traditional and digital photography. It also presents a comprehensive procedure for control of color in photography from image capture to final output.

Photojournalism integrates basic photographic skills with professional lighting techniques, media writing and production methods to equip students to enter the field of photojournalism.

2025

Photoshop Editing focuses on digital image editing skills using Adobe Photoshop to prepare students for future careers in Mass Communication and related fields. Students will learn how to edit photographs, create illustrations, and generate animations.

Advanced Commercial Photography is designed to give students problem solving experience in commercial and portrait photography. Advanced techniques in commercial photography are supplemented by working professional photographers along with field trips to photography studios for demonstrations of photographic techniques and facilities.

2026

2026

2026

2026