• PHOTO 2710: Darkroom Photo

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Darkroom Film Photography is an introductory in the photography emphasis. This course focuses on basic black-and-white film processing, darkroom printing, and paper development. Students are required to use a 35mm manual camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speeds. If a student does not have a camera, one can be checked out from the photography area. This class focuses on basic camera operations, including shutter speed, aperture, depth-of-field, and film speed (ISO). Students will learn to think and see photographically and incorporate elements of design, framing, composition, and perspective.This course is open to all photography majors and minors and Film & Media Arts majors. Prerequisites: (Declared Emphasis or Minor in Photography & Digital Imaging OR Declared Major in Film & Media Arts) OR Instructor Consent
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• PHOTO 2715: Intro Photography

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class introduces essential photographic skills as well as the history, aesthetics, and applications of digital photography as used by visual artists. It explores basic photographic practices through a combination of lectures, viewing the work of master photographers, class assignments, and in-class critiques of student work. Prerequisites: (Declared Emphasis or Minor in Photography & Digital Imaging OR Declared Major in Film & Media Arts) OR Instructor Consent
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• PHOTO 2740: Digital Imaging

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class is an introduction and exploration into the use of the computers as an art-making tool and as a medium for visual communications. Scanning, image manipulation, and printing have become essential skills for all artists. Students will learn to use digital tools including Adobe Photoshop and illustrator, to make images that are meaningful, creative, and communicate effectively. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in ((ART 2060 OR ART 2715 OR PHOTO 3715) AND Minor status in Photography) OR Successful completion of Graphic Design first-year advancement OR Instructor Consent
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• PHOTO 3725: Analog Field Photo

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Medium & Large Format Photography focuses on advanced camera operations and film and darkroom techniques using medium format and large format 4x5 view cameras. This course introduces more advanced photographic concepts through group discussions, readings, lectures, and individual projects, while continuing to emphasize aesthetic presentation. Additionally, various technical controls are investigated, including water-bath developing, bleaching and toning, archival printing, and zone system.Medium format and large format 4x5 view cameras are available for check-out from the photography area. Various technical controls are investigated, including water-bath developing, bleaching and toning, archival printing. The student is also made aware of historical and critical issues through a reading list and slide presentations. Group discussions are an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: (Declared Emphasis or Minor in Photography & Digital Imaging OR Declared Major in Film & Media Arts) OR Instructor Consent
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• PHOTO 3730: Photographic Studio

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class is dedicated to studio lighting and medium, as well as large format studio camera operation. The course includes instruction in the use of strobe lighting, quartz hot lights, and reflector and soft box lighting. The course also includes operation of medium format and 4 by 5 sheet film cameras in the studio environment. A variety of subjects are covered, including still life and portraiture. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (ART 2060 OR ART 3715 OR PHOTO 3715) AND Minor status in Photography.
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• PHOTO 3755: Studio Concepts

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Studio as Conceptual Practice will explore the technical and aesthetic capabilities of Lighting. Building on the tools learned in Photographic Studio, this course aims to give the participants practical experience within the confines of studio production, both pre- and post-production. It is designed to equip students with a working knowledge of the techniques used to control light in a studio or other controlled environment. Digital capture and film will be used to complete course assignments. Contemporary issues and concepts are explored through reading, visual research and discussion, and then applied through a series of visual problems.
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• PHOTO 3760: Alt Photo

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class investigates a variety of photographic processes that evolved in the second half of the nineteenth century. Students will explore the historical and chemical aspects of the following processes: pinhole photography, paper negatives, cyanotypes, Van Dykes, and gum dichromate prints. Students will also make enlarged negatives with ortho-litho film. There will be in-class writing assignments on the required readings from the textbook.
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• PHOTO 3765: Alt Photo II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class investigates two photographic processes from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Continuing from Alternate Photography I, students will explore the historical and chemical aspects of the following processes: palladium/platinum, and bromoil printing. Students will also make enlarged negatives with ortho-litho film. There will be in-class writing assignments on the required readings from the textbook.
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• PHOTO 4740: Color Theory and Prints

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class focuses on color, through theory, practice, science, and history to create a deep understanding of color as part of the visual vocabulary of art. While focusing on digital tools, information taught in this class is relevant to all artists, designers, and photographers. In this class, students will learn techniques and skills they are unlikely to receive anywhere else. An effective understanding of color and perception are necessary to best utilize digital tools for displays, projection, and prints. Information in this class is based on both color science and the works of recognized artists across disciplines as a way to learn effective strategies for the use of color. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (ART 2740 OR PHOTO 2740 OR ARTX 2740) AND Minor status in Photography
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• PHOTO 4745: Advanced Digital Photo

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Digital Technology has affected every aspect of the photographic process. Historically, new tools have lead to new forms of expression. Using tools learned in the preceding classes, students will explore visual issues unique to digital photography. Students will develop their personal vision and explore extended possibilities of the medium through a series of projects based on questions about the nature of contemporary photography. This class also explores technologies (such as video and 3D computer modeling ) that are new to contemporary fine arts photography. This class assumes that students are well grounded in technical skills and are prepared to use digital tools to explore aesthetic issues and advanced concepts. Corequisites: "C-" or better in (ART 4740 OR PHOTO 4740) AND Minor status in Photography.
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