Art Studio: Photography

Introduction to making black-and-white photographs, emphasizing craft and conceptual problem solving. Students gain skill in camera operation, printing, and producing work of an individual nature. Prerequisites: ARTS 1010, ARTS 1011, ARTS 1014, ARTS 1100, ARTS 1400, FTS 1420, or FTS 1430.

Prereqs enforced by the system: ARTS 1010 or ARTS 1011 or ARTS 1014 or 1100 or ARTS 1400 or FTS 1420 or 1430; SART, ARTH, ARTE, FTS majors only during the first week of registration; CAS SART, ARTH, RDS minors only for the following 3 days; Non-CAS minors for the following 2 days; then all restrictions will be removed; Minimum sophomore standing; Fee $120 PACE students by permission and override

This course provides students with a broad introduction to making black and white photographs emphasizing craft and conceptual problem solving. Objectives: At the conclusion of this course a student should be able to: - Have a methodical working practice - Position yourself in a contemporary and historical photographic context - Use a 35mm manual camera, light meter and accessories. - Demonstrate an understanding of aperture/shutter/ISO relationships and their effect on the photographic image. - Load and process B&W negative film. - Make and edit contact sheets. - Produce B&W enlargements implementing dodging, burning and other contrast controlling techniques, both in the darkroom and in the digital lab. - Participate effectively in critiques, demonstrating critical evaluation skills regarding your work and the work of others. - Analyze and interpret the work of a photographer through the completion of a class presentation. - Understand the photographic vocabulary used in class. - Better utilize visual/conceptual problem-solving skills. - Begin to understand the relationship between analog and digital printing.

This is a fun but rigorous course designed for the Studio Major. It combines lectures with discussions, critiques, and labs. Students are expected to spend 6-8 hours outside of class time on assignments. A camera will be provided for the class, along with black and white film and paper. If students wish to use more than the allotted amount of film and paper, they must purchase it themselves.

75% of the grade is based on assignments, 25% based on class participation (discussions, labs, critiques). Attendance is required.