Art Degrees Online

University Requirements (15 credits)

ARAB 201
Introduction to Arabic Language
3 cr

ENG 201
Academic English I
3 cr

GHN 201
General Health & Nutrition
3 cr

COMP 201
Computer Applications
3 cr

CS 201
Cultural Studies I
3 cr

Faculty Requirements (24 credits)

ADF 100
Basic Design I
4 cr
ADF 101 Basic Design II 4 cr
ADF 111 Drawing I 3 cr
ADF 112 Drawing II 3 cr
ADF 113 Color in Design 3 cr
ADF 121 History of Art 3 cr
ADF 214 Photography I 2 cr
ADF 331 Portfolio Presentation 2 cr

Major Requirements (46 credits)
PHO 202 Photography II
3 cr
PHO 203 Color Photography 3 cr
PHO 304 Mixed Media Photography 3 cr
PHO 305 Final Project 6 cr
ART 222 Theories of Visual Communication 2 cr
PHO 223 History of Photography 3 cr
PHO 224 Contemporary Trends in Photography 3 cr
GRA 231 Computer Aided Graphics I 2 cr
PHO 332 Photography Internship 1 cr
PHO 241 Digital Imaging 3 cr
PHO 242 Advanced Digital Imaging 3 cr
PHO 251 Studio Lighting 3 cr
PHO 352 Large-Format Photography 3 cr
PHO 353 Documentary Photography 3 cr
PHO 354 Digital Printing Methodology 3 cr
PHO 355 Business Practice for Photography 2 cr

Major Electives Requirements (12 credits)

PHO 011 Advanced Color Printmaking 3 cr
PHO 012 Digital Imaging for the World W. Web 3 cr
PHO 021 The Picture Story 3 cr
PHO 022 Portraiture Photography 3 cr
PHO 031 Fashion Photography 3 cr
PHO 032 Architectural Photography 3 cr
PHO 033 Corporate Photography 3 cr
4 courses from above 12

Free Electives (6 credits)
- Free Elective from FAD 3 cr
- Free Elective from FAD 3 cr

MINOR: Free Electives plus Major Electives can be taken towards a Minor
Minor in Islamic Design 18
Minor in Furniture Design 18
Minor in Studio Arts 18

Course Code BPH102
Fee Code S2
Number of Assignments 10
Duration (approx) 100 hours

When we think of photographing people, we automatically think of taking a portrait, but not all people photography is portraiture.

A portrait is (according to one dictionary definition) a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, often only the face or a description. A photographic portrait focuses on the person and attempts to convey an image of what or who the person is, whether physically, or perhaps spiritually or emotionally. There is also the group portrait, usually an image of a small number of people (siuch as a team or family portrait).

However, people can also be photographed in other ways, where the focus might not be the individuals being photographed, but the social or cultural context (fashion, news events, sporting events etc.) or their relationship to the scene in which they are placed.

This course is designed for persons who already have some experience with photography to help them develop their ability to take better photographs of people.

COURSE STRUCTUREThere are ten lessons as follows:

1. Introduction to Photography and Human Subjects

2. Equipment and Materials for Photographing People

3. Basic Techniques

4. Portraiture

5. Wedding Photography

6. Candid Photography

7. Nude Photography

8. Sports, Street & Action Photography

9. Fashion Photography

10. Folio Project

Duration: 100 hours

Aims
Identify resources that could improve your ability to photograph people, examining the principles of photography and also exploring the issues related to digital photography.
Discuss the preparation for a photo shoot by exploring the different equipment and materials needed for a successful shoot. Also examine lighting a subject within a studio setting and explores digital photography issues
Discuss techniques used for taking photos of people
Improve your ability to shoot better portraiture photographs.
Explain the issues and applications concerned with wedding photography.
Take better candid photos of people.
Describe how to take appropriate nude photos for different situations.
Describe how to take action photos of people.
Describe how to take better glamour and fashion photos.
Compile a folio of people photography.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
THE INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION COUNCIL
THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING
AGP (ACS GLOBAL PARTNER)
BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
STUDY GOLD COAST

Course Code BPH101
Fee Code S2
Number of Assignments 8
Duration (approx) 100 hours

Learn how to make your pictures stand out from the crowd!

This is a great course is for those who want to improve their photography skills and potentially work as a photographer in any field.
You will understand how to tell a story with an image
How to turn your photographic skills into a business
Understand the photographic industry
Special photographic techniques
How to photograph anything well
Produce photos with special effects

This course can help you understand the potentials and limitations of a camera and conceive ideas to find a way around difficulties you encounter. It is designed to assist turning you into a more flexible and skilled photographer.

COURSE STRUCTURE

There are 8 lessons as follows:

Composition

Choosing the subject, Lighting the subject, Placing the subject in the frame, Choosing the medium for recording,

Photographing People

Snapshots, Portraiture, Posing for Photographs, Nude Photography, Fashion, Photography & Wedding Photography

Nature & Landscape Photography

Photographing Water, Plants, Landscapes & other Natural subjects

Colour vs. black & white

Types of film, Analysing photos, Photography for newspapers, etc.

Special Techniques

Creating Effects,Sport Photography, Cropping, Non Standard Film(eg.Lith Film, InfraRed etc)

Illustrative Photography

Telling a story with a photo (eg. advertising, sports event, fashion parade or art exhibition), Streetscape photography etc.

Publishing

Illustrating articles, Analysing photos in magazines, Understanding the industry and photo opportunities

Business Opportunities in Photography

Freelance photography, Commercial photography, Planning a Photographic Session, Studio Photography, What to Charge, Gallery Sales, Written Contracts

AIMS
Compose photographs in a way that matches a predetermined aim.
Explain a variety of ways to take better photographs of people.
Explain a variety of ways to take better photographs of landscapes or other natural subjects.
Differentiate between appropriate use of colour and black and white photography.
Create varied visual affects through the use of special techniques.
Explain a variety of ways to take better illustrative photographs.
Explain a variety of ways to take better photographs for use in print or electronic media.
Determine the nature and scope of business opportunities in photography.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
THE INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION COUNCIL
THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING
AGP (ACS GLOBAL PARTNER)
BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
STUDY GOLD COAST

1st Year | 1st SemesterCURRICULAR UNITS SCIENTIFIC AREA TYPE WORKING TIME
(hours) ECTS NOTE*
TOTAL CONTACT

Studio of Graphic Representation RC ST 320 180 12

Life Drawing RC TP 160 120 6

Science Applied to Photography TC TP 80 60 3

Sound and Image TC TP 80 60 3 Optional

History and Visual Memory HH T 80 40 3 Optional

Space and Imagery PP T 80 40 3

Total: 800 500 30

1st Year | 2nd SemesterCURRICULAR UNITS SCIENTIFIC AREA TYPE WORKING TIME
(hours) ECTS NOTE*
TOTAL CONTACT

Studio of Advanced Representation RC ST 320 180 12

Digital Photography TC TP 160 120 6

Philosophy of Art and Image PP TP 80 60 3

Modernism and Vanguard HH TP 80 60 3 Optional

Anthropology of Image PP T 80 40 3 Optional

Visual Semiotics PP T 80 40 3

Total: 800 500 30

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2nd Year | 3rd Semester
CURRICULAR UNITS SCIENTIFIC AREA TYPE WORKING TIME
(hours) ECTS NOTE*
TOTAL CONTACT

Digital Laboratory TC ST 320 180 12

Digital Studio TC TP 160 120 6

Methods and Theory of Research PP TP 80 60 3

Project Methodology PP TP 80 60 3 Optional

Visual Culture PP T 80 40 3 Optional

History of Photography and Techniques HH T 80 40 3

Total: 800 500 30

2nd Year | 4th Semester
CURRICULAR UNITS SCIENTIFIC AREA TYPE WORKING TIME
(hours) ECTS NOTE*
TOTAL CONTACT

Photography and Advertising PR ST 320 180 12

Photography and Media PR TP 160 120 6

Methodology of the Photographic Project TC TP 80 60 3

Art Direction PP TP 80 60 3 Optional

Advertising PP T 80 40 3 Optional

History of Portuguese Photography HH T 80 40 3

Total: 800 500 30

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3rd Year | 5th Semester
CURRICULAR UNITS SCIENTIFIC AREA TYPE WORKING TIME
(hours) ECTS NOTE*
TOTAL CONTACT

Artistic Project of Photography PR ST 320 180 12

Photography, Fashion and Trends PR TP 160 120 6

Fashion Photography and Production PP TP 80 60 3

Curatorship PP TP 80 60 3 Optional

Sociology of Photography and Art PP T 80 40 3 Optional

Photography and Contemporaneousness HH T 80 40 3

Total: 800 500 30

3rd Year | 6thSemester
CURRICULAR UNITS SCIENTIFIC AREA TYPE WORKING TIME
(hours) ECTS NOTE*
TOTAL CONTACT

Film and Audio-Visual Production PR ST 320 180 12

Photography and Plasticity PR TP 160 120 6

Image and Performing Arts PP TP 80 60 3

Illustration RC TP 80 60 3 Optional

Conservation Methodologies TC T 80 40 3 Optional

Contemporary Portuguese Photography HH T 80 40 3

Total: 800 500 30

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ST – Studio; TP – Theory-Practice; T – Theory.

* This or any other curricular unit of a BA course lectured in IADE with the same credits, type and scientific area.

Whether you study traditional or digital photography, we help train your artistic eye as you master the camera. You will develop an individual style and leave with an amazing portfolio. As one of the nation’s top photography schools, we train you to be the next top photographer.
Photography Class Descriptions and Schedules

Photography classes in:

Digital Photography, Documentary Photography, Photo Journalism, Fashion Photography (female and male fashion photography, digital fashion photography, history of fashion photography), Advertising Photography, Illustration Photography, Fine Art Photography (including fine art nature photography, fine art black and white Photography), and more!

Click to view Photography course descriptions and schedules

Photography Career Opportunities

Digital Photography Career, Fashion Photography Career, Advertising Photography Career, Editorial Photography Career, Fine Art Photography Career, Documentary Photography Career, Journalism Photography Career, Photo Journalist, Portrait Photography Career, Photo Technician, and more!

Photography Firms Hiring Our Grads Include:

Adbusters Magazine, Alison Wright Photography, Apple, Carter Dow Photography, Museum of Children’s Art, Oakland Tribune, Ruby Bird Productions, Sharpe & Associates

Media and Communication (Media Photography) Cert HE / Dip HE / BA (Hons)

This three-year course is designed for students who want to develop a career as a photographer or in the digital imaging industry.

You will begin by developing key skills in digital and chemical photography and explore how to produce photographs for publication. You will also develop visual literacy and skills in related software. All these skills will be put into practice in the live Production Event, where you will work to produce an exhibition of photos on a particular subject, or produce images to a brief from a magazine, PR campaign, or website.

As you progress through the course you will develop a portfolio in an area of your choice, such as documentary, portraiture, fashion photography, music photography or travel photography, as well as continuing to further experiment with camera technique, lighting and image manipulation. You will also explore the working practices of the freelance photographer as you work within the constraints of professional briefs.

Complementing your practical skills, you will develop a broad base of media theory and analysis skills, looking at the photography industry, image production, consumption, and the images themselves.

The Professional Studies strand of the course will build your contacts in the media, help you find placements in the industry, and improve your employability.
Will I do placements as part of the course?

You will undertake 2 industry placements during your course, at the end of the Year 1 and Year 2. Your tutors will work with you to find placements suited to your interests or specialist areas; the department’s close links with industry mean that students are able to find placements with the top media employers. These placements provide an invaluable insight into working in the media, as well as contributing to your CV and improving your employability.
Entry Requirements

Academic qualifications (shown below) are only part of what we look for in an applicant. You will also need to demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the public relations industry and ideally some media-related work experience.

Curriculum (BFA – Photography)
First Year F S
Freshman Seminar 4 4
Design: From Line to Pixel 4 4
Drawing 2 -
Drawing & Painting - 2
Studio Elective - 3

Critical Reading & Writing 1 & 2 3 3
Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 & 2
3
3
Total 16 19
Sophomore Year F S
Studio & Light 1 & 2 3 3
View Camera 3 -
Design 3: Capture to Print 3 -
Studio Elective - 3
Photo Topics - 3
Design 4: Pixel to Cyberspace - 3
Sophomore Seminar 3 3
History of Photography 3 -
Intro to Visual Culture 3 -
University Lecture Elective - 3
Total 18 18

Junior Year F S
Junior Seminar 3 3
Imagery & Design 3 -
Studio Electives 6 6
Internship or Elective - 3
Global Issues in Design & Visuality: 21st Century 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective - 3
Liberal Arts Elective 3 -
University Lecture Elective - 3
Total 18 18
Senior Year F S
Senior Seminar 3 3
Senior Seminar Lab 2 2
Senior Thesis Tutorial 1 1
Studio Electives 3 3
Senior Seminar (Art & Design Studies) 3 -
Advanced Art History/Design Studies Elective - 3
Liberal Arts Elective 3 -
Total 15 12

TOTAL CREDITS 134

Electives
Advanced Color Printing, Advanced Light: Style and Magic, Adventures in Location Production, The Artistic Career: Editing, Curating, & Application, Artists’ Books, Conceptual Processes, Contemporary Strategies, Copyright and Contract Negotiation, The Digital Studio: The Art of Lighting and Work Flow, Documenting Community 1 & 2, Experiments: Pixel to Paper, Exploring the Narrative in Video, Fashion Photography 1 & 2, Independent Study, Instinct & Metaphor, Intimate Portrait, The Personal Essay, Portraiture, Postmodern Currents, Professional Internship, Sexuality, Nudity & Beauty in Photography, Transitioning to the Professional World, The Urban Landscape

The goal of FIT’s Photography Department is to instill in its students a solid foundation of photographic knowledge and experience to enable them to move on to satisfying careers. FIT students graduate with more than a diploma; they leave with a portfolio of work that meet the highest professional standards, thanks to the department’s extensive real-world commercial project assignments.

Successful commercial photographers are able to tell a story and much more, creating eye-catching images that effectively communicate a mood, a mindset, or a message. In the fields of advertising, communications, fine arts, fashion, and publishing, talented and professionally trained photographers are highly valued and much in demand today.

PHOTOGRAPHY FACILITIES:
TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY

When it comes to transforming a vision into a finished product, today’s photographers have many exciting new tools at their disposal. FIT’s Photography program emphasizes proficiency in new digital technologies enabling students to do things previously thought impossible. All of FIT’s photography facilities are professionally equipped, including large, fully-furnished photography studios in the Art and Design Center, and darkrooms that accommodate more than 40 people to service students’ in-house printing and processing needs.

NON-CREDIT OFFERINGS

In addition to its credit curriculum, the Photography Department also plays host to a number of special courses, including a series of non-credit courses for professional and novice photographers. Through the Office for Professional Training, they offer a popular series of non-credit seminars each focusing on specific topics such as food photography, location fashion photography, and web design. There are also a variety of free seminars, lectures, and workshops specifically for high school teachers, and yearly seminars for high school students on how to prepare a portfolio.

In today’s world, communication of thoughts, ideas, events and products is being accomplished more and more with visual images. Photography professionals are needed to create, process and produce the images of tomorrow, and the College of DuPage Photography program is ready to train them.

Graduates of the Photography degree or certificate programs find employment opportunities in many entry-level jobs in the photographic industry, including portraiture, photojournalism, lab processing specialists, studio photographers, photographer’s assistants and freelance photographers.

A rapidly growing area of the photographic industry is computer enhancement of photographs as digital images are being used more frequently, especially in commercial applications. Demand for photographers who have skills in this new technology is increasing, and it will continue to do so.

To access a wider variety of job opportunities, some students choose to continue their photographic education with a bachelor’s degree. Many take advantage of articulation agreements with Columbia College in Chicago and Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA, that let them begin training at College of DuPage and complete it at one of these well-respected schools.

The photography teaching facilities at College of DuPage are among the finest in the greater Chicago area. The darkrooms are fully equipped, with separate areas for black-and-white and color photography. Studios, used for portraiture, product and fashion photography, have 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″, 4″ x 5″ and 8″ x 10″ cameras, as well as electronic flash and tungsten lighting equipment. A high-end Macintosh computer lab, equipped with scanners and printers, is used for digital imaging classes.

ARTH 701 Contemporary Art
PHOT 711 Studio Craft
PHOT 713 Commercial Photography I
PHOT 714 Digital Craft I
PHOT 719 Photographic Arts I
PHOT 723 Commercial Photography II
PHOT 727 Fashion Photography
PHOT 749 Photography M.A. Final Project

700-level Elective

Total Course of Study 45 hours