Digital Photography (FOTO)

FOTO 111 Black and White Photography (A, W, SP, SU)
4 credits
This course introduces students to the basic principles of continuous-tone photography, emphasizing a balance of technical, aesthetic, and business concerns including composition and lighting, as well as manipulative functions, operative settings, exposure, and focus control of cameras and enlargers. Students will also learn to develop film and produce industry acceptable contact sheets and prints. A 35 mm SLR film camera with manual setting capabilities is needed. This course is film-based.
Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: None  
Lab fee: $32.00  

FOTO112 Photoshop for Photographers (A, W, SP, SU, DL)                          
4 credits 
This course familiarizes students with Photoshop and its relationship with digital photography as a business, design, and communication tool. The goal of this industry-based approach is to facilitate the integration of technical ability and visual problem solving skills in order to strengthen visual communication with the medium of digital photography. Students will need access to a version of Photoshop that best suits their needs.
Lecture:  3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite:  None  
Lab fee:  $24.00  

FOTO 113 Photoshop for Photographers II  (On Demand, DL)                    
5 credits
This course introduces students to advanced principles of Photoshop as they relate to digital image editing and digital workflow. The goal of this course is to continue the integration of technical ability and creative visual problem-solving skills in order to strengthen visual communication and digital workflow skills. Students will need access to a version of Photoshop that best suits their needs.
Lecture:  5 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 112  
Lab fee:  $24.00    

FOTO 114 Introduction to Digital Photography (A, W, SP, SU)    
4 credits                                                                               
This course introduces students to the basic principles and applications of digital photography as a medium, a skill-set, and an integral part of today’s digital literacy needs. Topics covered include capturing images using digital cameras while emphasizing the manipulation of camera controls, exposure, lighting, on-and-off camera flash, essential imaging tactics, digital workflow for photography, print, web and image storage and archival. Students are required to have a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR).
Lecture:  3 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite:  None  
Lab fee:  $15.00  

FOTO 115 Digital Photography and Design (A, W, SU)   
3 credits
This course introduces students to the basic to advanced principles of design as they relate to digital photography as a business, design and communication tool. The goal of this industry-based approach is to facilitate the integration of aesthetics and technical ability and visual problem solving skills in order to strengthen visual design and communication with the medium of digital photography. Students are required to have a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR).
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $24.00  

FOTO 116 Artistic Photography                                         
3 credits
This course focuses on principles and concepts of digital photography as a conceptual-based product in the realm of art and the artist. The goal of this qualitative approach is to facilitate the integration of aesthetics and technical ability with visual problem solving skills in order to strengthen the “self’ as artist and the product as art. In that “Deconstructionist Theory”  seems to center around the idea that language and meaning are often inadequate in trying to convey the message or idea to communicate and in that the photographer is often not recognized as “artist” it is the objective to communicate visually and artistically, write with depth and meaning which can help strengthen visual communication with the medium of photography.
Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: FOTO 114  
 Lab fee: $24.00  

FOTO 117 Digital Panoramic Photography (On Demand)
3 credits
This course covers the basic and advanced principles of digital panoramic photography. Students will learn the latest technological advances in panoramic digital photography. Students will learn how to control exposure, focus, and white balance when taking 5 to 30 pictures of a single scene (e.g., landscape, building, room interior) that will be stitched together digitally in a current image-editing software. Focus will be on visual communications of natural and urban landscapes in the context of commercial utilization for marketing or advertising material. Students are required to have a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR).
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $24.00  

FOTO 118 Real Estate Photography (On Demand)         
3 credits
This course covers the basic through advanced principles of digital real estate photography as it is used for promotional flyers, brochures, magazine ads and Web sites. This course will cover all the techniques, skills, equipment and lighting needed to adequately document the interior and exterior of houses with minimal distortion and maximum marketing appeal. Students are required to have a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR).
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $24.00  

FOTO 119 Digital Infrared Photography (On Demand)    
3 credits
This course introduces students to the basic principles of digital infrared photography as it is used for contemporary wedding portraiture and landscapes for client products, magazine ads and Web sites. This course covers all the techniques, skills and equipment students needed to use their existing digital camera to photograph infrared radiation. Students are required to have a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR).
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $24.00  

FOTO 120 PainterX for Photographers                             
4 credits
This course is focused on the principles and applications of Painter X as it relates to digital photography. Students will learn Painter X techniques by completing a series of skill-based projects and quizzes. Topics covered include; digital painting theory, image size and resolution, basic image editing control, tonal and color correction, retouching, digital painting, sharpening, blurring, filtering and other manipulation, as well as additional special effects techniques related to the digital photography industry. To develop a student’s technical ability and visual problem solving skills.
Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 3 hours  
Lab fee: $24.00  

FOTO 121 Lightroom for Photographers                          
3 credits
This course explores the importance of workflow management through the program Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Students will learn effective file management and organization skills, editing and batch processing methods, the efficiency of building personal customized templates, editing and imaging large‐scale photo shoots, and creating presentations and web galleries, along with compiling commercial print packages. Special attention will be paid to advanced composition techniques and image sequencing for marketing collateral and client proofing and presentations. This course will create a solid foundation of Photoshop Lightroom, which in conjunction with Photoshop CS3, is essential for streamlining the digital imaging process. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 2 hours  
Lab fee: $24.00  

FOTO 122 Landscape Photography (On Demand)           
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with a firm grounding in the digital photographic techniques and skills to create successful images of landscapes that could be used as stock photography or marketing and promotional materials for print or Web. Students will learn how to implement specific digital design elements and camera angles that aid in the digital translation of the three-dimensional world to two dimensions for display in print or on the Web. They also will explore the technical controls of the camera, from setting the hyper-focal distance to long, tripod-based exposures during the daytime, with reference to relevant theories to the work of recent and contemporary landscape photographers. Students are required to have a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR).
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $15.00  

FOTO 123 Aperture for Photography                                
3 credits
This course is focused on the principles and concepts that introduce students to Aperture. This is a powerful tool for organizing, adjusting, and distributing your digital photographs. This course will teach students to sort, group, and stack images just as you would on a traditional light table. Students will learn how Aperture complements Photoshop, and discover some amazing organizing, productivity, and presentation tools offered by Aperture that are not available within Photoshop which can help post-production techniques within the medium of photography.
Lecture: 3 hours  
Lab fee: $18.00  

FOTO 125 Night Photography (On Demand)                   
3 credits
This course introduces students to the principles of night photography using digital camera equipment. Students will learn effective motion control techniques, architectural documentation, light painting, and multiple exposure techniques commonly used in today’s commercial advertisements and promotional materials. Students will learn how to effectively use the law of reciprocity to create exposures that last up to a half an hour with minimal digital noise. Also covered will be many post-production alternatives which can refine the night-time digital capture. Students are required to have a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR) and a tripod.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 111 or FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $15.00  

FOTO 130 Macro and Close-Up Photography (On Demand)        
3 credits                                                                                                  
This course introduces students to all the concepts, equipment and techniques related to macro and close-up photography as it relates to commercial photography applications such as advertisements and promotions for both print and Web. Students will learn the technical considerations involved in using their DSLR to capture the smallest details. Students will implement the core design and exposure theories in digital photography to capture the details of a smaller world. Working with close-up filters, extension tubes and bellows, students will achieve professional macro-photographed subjects. Students are required to have a digital single lens camera (DSLR) and a set of close-up filters (+1, +2, +4) or a macro lens
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $35.00  

FOTO 150 Advanced Black and White Photography (A, W, SP, SU)
4 credits                                                                                             
This course focuses on advanced applied still photography with emphasis on the technical side of exposure, development, advanced darkroom techniques, and advanced use of a 35mm camera. This course places an emphasis on advanced problem solving, pre-visualization and goal-based, visual communication. This course exposes the student to more extensive use of lighting, Zone System of exposure, development comparisons and its effect upon resulting exposure of films and printing papers. It is required that each student have a 35mm SLR camera with variable shutter speed and aperture as well as an incident light meter.
Lecture:  2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Corequisite:  FOTO 178
Prerequisite:  FOTO 111   
Lab fee:  $28.00  

FOTO 160 Color Photography (A, W, SP, SU)                 
3 credits
This course is an introduction to color photography with emphasis on color theory, exposure control, scene and shot pre-visualization and composition. Students will examine color theory as it relates to light, the Web, and print, with a digital camera. This reinforces the concept of pre-visualization, vigilant shot planning, and careful exposure consideration which also will help the student become a better digital photographer in future classes. Through reading, practice and class discussion, students will learn elements unique to color photography. Students are required to have a 35 mm SLR camera with manual setting capabilities.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $15.00  

FOTO 178 Photo Lab (A, W, SP, SU)                                 
1 credit 
The photo lab provides students currently enrolled in other photography courses the opportunity to enhance their film processing and printing technique skills. This course may be repeated.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Corequisite:  FOTO 111 or 150 or 220 or 250  
Lab fee:  $28.00  

FOTO 214 Advanced Digital Photography (A, W, SP, SU) 
5 credits
This course provides an in-depth look at the digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR), advanced digital shooting techniques in different lighting conditions, and digital workflow solutions with image editing software for taking full advantage of the DSLR’s range of capabilities. This course focuses on high resolution JPEG and RAW capture for photo-industry specific venues and outputs. A continuation of aesthetic and technical camera controls will be covered. This course assumes that the student has an understanding of basic digital photography and has access to a DSLR camera.
Lecture:  5 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114
Prerequisite:  None  
Lab fee:  $15.00  

FOTO 220 Studio Lighting (A, W, SP)                              
4 credits
This course has an emphasis on lighting problem solving in relation to indoor studio lighting techniques and equipment for product photography. This course exposes the student to more extensive use of product lighting, lighting techniques and the Zone System of exposure with the use of digital camera systems. This course will introduce the concepts of lighting required for basic commercial product photography with emphasis on lighting products based upon surface qualities and shape. Additional emphasis will be on designing sets and advertising arrangements for print and Web. It is required that each student have a DSLR as well as a hand-held incident light meter (analog or digital).
Lecture:  3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 214  
Lab fee:  $28.00  

FOTO 232 Industrial Photography (On Demand)           
3 credits
This course introduces students to the techniques and concerns of industrial photography. The course focuses on the needs of industrial photographers who photograph workers on the job, machinery, industrial layout, prominent places in an industry, etc. These photographs are used in company publications or for ad campaigns. Industrial photography demands knowledge of the industry as well as its equipment. This requires the student have access to a DSLR camera. Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  FOTO 114  
Lab fee:  $18.00  

FOTO 250 View Camera Photography (SP)                     
4 credits
This is an advanced photography class dealing with large format photography. The student, using college-provided 4x5 equipment, explores the techniques used in large format film exposure, development, and printing. The emphasis is on discovering all of the benefits associated with a view camera in various aspects of the photographic field. Studio work outside of regular class time is required.
Lecture:  2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Corequisite: FOTO 178
Prerequisites:  FOTO 150  
Lab fee:  $40.00  

FOTO 260 Studio Portraiture (SP)                                    
4 credits
The focus in this class will be upon advanced posing, lighting and background creation of the single subject and multiple-subject portraiture. Basic-to-advanced studio portrait lighting techniques and on-location (indoor and outdoor) portrait lighting techniques will be covered, in addition to on-camera flash fill techniques and portable strobe use. This course assumes that the student has an understanding of advanced digital photography and has access to a DSLR camera and a hand-held incident meter (analog or digital).
Lecture:  3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites:  FOTO 214  
Lab fee:  $40.00  

FOTO 261 Environmental Portraiture                              
4 credits
The focus in this class will be upon basic posing, lighting and background creation of the single subject and multiple-subject portraiture. Basic to advanced portrait lighting techniques used on-location (both indoor and outdoor) will be covered, in addition to on-camera flash fill techniques, and portable strobe use. This course assumes that the student has an understanding of advanced digital photography and has access to a DSLR camera and an external flash unit. In this course, students will develop an advanced understanding of problems and solutions associated with creating expressive environmental portraits. Students will learn how to identify the assets and deficits found in any environment including available light, environment, and background. Students will work with light modifiers, flash-fill, and off camera flash to explore advantages offered by each.
Lecture:  3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites:  FOTO 214  
Lab fee:  $24.00  

FOTO 265 Photojournalism (A, SP)                                  
3 credits
This course provided an introduction to the principles and theories of photojournalism in the digital era. FOTO 265 will increase technical understanding of digital photography as a medium, enabling the student to document newsworthy events with accuracy. The latest digital photographic techniques and technology will be employed throughout and the digital work output should be suitable for publication in newspapers, magazines, Web sites, company publications, brochures, pamphlets, announcements, circulars, folders, handouts, leaflets, throwaways, tracts, and digital slide-show presentations. This course will also cover media ethics, legal issues and the evolving technological impact of photojournalism. Student must have access to a DSLR camera.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisites:  FOTO 214  
Lab fee:  $18.00  

FOTO 266 Photojournalism II (On Demand)                   
3 credits
This course presents advanced principles, concerns and theories of photojournalism in the digital era. This course will increase technical understanding of digital photography as a medium, enabling the student to document newsworthy events with accuracy. This course provides continued experience in shooting, digital processing, production-based projects, and deadlines, using current digital technology paralleling the photojournalism industry. The latest digital photographic techniques will be employed throughout and the digital work output should be suitable for publication in a variety of media. This course will also cover media ethics, legal issues and the evolving technological impact of photojournalism. Students must have access to a DSLR camera.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisites:  FOTO 265  
Lab fee:  $18.00  

FOTO 279 Photoshop for Retouching                                
4 credits
This course is focused on the principles using Photoshop for professional retouching as it relates to digital photography. Students will learn Photoshop retouching techniques by completing a series of skill-based projects and quizzes that cover basic to advanced topics of: digital imaging, image editing, tonal and color correction, retouching – glamour, single and multiple portraits, batch retouching, collage techniques, as well as additional special effects techniques related to the digital photography industry. The goal of this approach is to facilitate the integration of technical ability and visual problem solving skills with today’s industry recognized post-production program, Photoshop, to strengthen visual communication with the medium of photography.
Lecture:  3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites:  FOTO 112  
Lab fee:  $24.00  

FOTO 280 Photoshop Layers                                              
4 credits
This course is focused on the principles of the layers feature within Photoshop as it relates to digital photography. Students will learn the Photoshop layer techniques by completing a series of skill-based projects and quizzes that cover basic to advanced topics of: digital imaging, image editing, tonal and color correction, retouching, contrast masking, layer masks, collage techniques, as well as additional special effects techniques related to the digital photography industry. The goal of this approach is to facilitate the integration of technical ability and visual problem solving skills to strengthen visual communication with the medium of photography. Lecture:  3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites:  FOTO 112  
Lab fee:  $24.00  

FOTO 290 Business of Photography (SP, DL)                  
4 credits
This course introduces students to the business and marketing practices common in a professional photography business or in freelance photography work. Emphasis will be placed on developing professional objectives based upon careful consideration of the financial, legal, organizational, promotional, interpersonal and ethical practices particular to photography. This course is a research and business-planning course. No camera is needed.
Lecture:  4 hours
Prerequisite:  None  
Lab fee:  $15.00  

FOTO 292 Digital Portfolio Development (SP)               
3 credits
This course is designed for digital photography majors to gain knowledge of photography portfolio book design and production as well as Web-hosted portfolio production as it relates to self-promotion for future clients, job placement, or pursuit of photo-education at a four year university. Since the course is focused on the printed page and Web-posted portfolio to enhance the multi-medium delivery of any visual information, its potential applications are almost limitless. This course can provide groundwork for continued study and/or a career in digital photography or related industries.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisites:  FOTO 114 and FOTO 214  
Lab fee:  $15.00  

FOTO 294 Digital Photography Practicum                       
4 credits
This practicum offers an opportunity for supervised, on-the-job application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom. Student must be a Digital Photography major with GPA of a least 2.5, who has completed 12 hours in the technology and has permission of the instructor. Lecture:  0 hours Lab: 28 hours
Prerequisites: 
Corequisites: FOTO 295  
Lab fee:  $3.00  

FOTO 295 Digital Photography Seminar                           
1 credit
This seminar offers an opportunity for supervised on-the-job application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom. Student must be a Digital Photography major with GPA of a least 2.5 who has completion of 12 hours in the technology and has the instructor’s permission. Lecture:  0 hours Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: 
Corequisites: FOTO 294  
Lab fee:  $3.00  

FOTO 297 FOTO Field Studies (On Demand))            
1–5 credits
This hands-on course introduces students to a range of natural and man-made subjects that can range from field trips to the local zoo to foreign lands to study the indigenous people of the area, landscapes and architecture. Students learn ways of visualizing and capturing outside subjects at various times of the day or year. Course topics include studying equipment, portable digital storage devices, and other materials necessary to create the best digital photographs in a field environment. Students go on field trips lasting a day or several days depending on the location and topic to be covered. Students are required to have a DSLR and are responsible for the cost of any entrance fees, travel and lodging (if needed) and meal expenses TBA. This course can be repeated.
Lecture: 1–5 hours
Prerequisite: FOTO 114  
Lab fee: $20.00  

FOTO 299 Special Topics in Digital Photography  (On Demand)
1–5 credits                                                                       
This course is a detailed examination of a selected topic in Digital Photography. This course can be repeated.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: TBA  
Lab fee: $15.00