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This concentration allows students to work with film, digital and alternative photography. Independent study and studio projects give students a sound foundation.

Required course for concentration (15 semester hours):MCOM 122 Film Photography 3
MCOM 222 Digital Photography 3
VART 318 Portrait Photography 3
VART 319 Color Photography 3
VART 360 Film and Photo Visual Culture 3

Select 6 hours from the following:VART 202 Art and Culture Travel Studies 3
MCOM 237 Intro to Video Production 3
VART 250 Screen Printing 3
VART 311 Digital Art 3
VART 316 Studio Lighting 3
VART 317 Documentary Photography 3
VART 320 Alternative Photo Practices 3
MCOM 325 2-D Animation 3
VART 413 The Photobook 3
VART 492 Topic in Photography 1-6
VART 495 Directed Study 3
VART 496 Independent Study 3
VART 497 Individual Studio - Design

Photography Credit Requirements

The typical photography curriculum is as follows:
Sophomore
6 Introduction to Photography I & II
3 Visual Communication Design, Drawing, Painting, or Illustration
3 Printmaking, Video or Media Arts
3 Sculpture or Ceramics
3 Studio Elective
3 AUC Other Cultures or Academic Requirement
4 AUC Science/Tech. or Academic Requirement
3 Mathematics or Academic Requirement
3 Academic Elective
Junior
3 View Camera: Field and Studio
3 Color Photography I
3 Junior Seminar in Photography
3 Digital Photography
6 Studio Electives
3 Art History or Academic Requirement
3 AUC Western Heritage or Academic Requirement
3 AUC Social Context or Academic Requirement
3 Academic Elective
Senior
3 Senior Seminar in Photography
9 Photography Electives: Color II, Sicily Travel Class Advanced Printing Techniques, Studio Lighting, Documentary, Photojournalism, Experimental Processes
6 Studio Electives
3 History of Photography or Art History
3 Academic Elective
6 Unrestricted Elective

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

Sheridan’s Applied Photography Program offers a superb education in the conceptual and aesthetic aspects of photography combined with leading-edge technical and practical knowledge and skills. Students learn to meet the demands of major types of commercial photography while developing their imagination and creativity. Embrace this dynamic field through Sheridan’s professional faculty and courses in up-to-date cutting edge photographic production. Students benefit from Sheridan’s state-of-the-art photographic gear, digital production labs, and studios.
ADDITIONAL COSTS

Plan to spend approximately $2,000 per year in supplies. Students receive a DSLR camera kit for their exclusive use from September to the end of April each year they are in the program. Program fees also include an external hard drive for file transfers and storage. This hard drive becomes the property of the student. Access to all other equipment is as needed to produce program related assignments. Laptops are provided only for studio and location based image capture. Students are not required to own their own camera or laptop to attend the program.
EQUIPMENT

The Applied Photography Program emphasizes in-depth knowledge and skill in the use of a variety of camera systems. The program features access to systems including but not limited to:
Arca-Swiss View Cameras and accessories
Canon Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras, lenses, accessories
Medium Format Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras, lenses, accessories
Phase One digital capture backs used on Medium Format and View Cameras
Apple MacBook laptop computers used for digital capture
LaCie pocket hard drives for file storage and transfer which become property of the student
Pro-Foto, Photogenics, and Alien Bee strobe studio lighting systems
Pocket Wizard radio slaves
Mole and Colortran studio hotlights
Heavy duty tripods
Light and flash meters
Apple Macintosh G5-Quad desktop computers with calibrated 20” flat screen displays
Adobe CS3 Creative Suite Design Premium, Capture One Pro and other software
X-Rite Colour Management Hardware and Software
Imacon 848 Flextight and Epson film scanners
Canon wide format digital inkjet printers

The Art Photography program offers courses in B&W, color, alternative processes, digital photography, basic studio lighting and a survey of contemporary trends in photography. Our classes emphasize technical skills and creative image making. We have an excellent facility and an outstanding faculty and staff. Art Photography is part of the Art Studio program in the Visual, Applied, and Performing Arts Division. All Art Photography classes transfer either to the UC or CSU system

The BFA program provides excellent portfolio preparation for those students interested in going on to graduate school. Information on program events may be found on the UH Photo/Digital Blog.

Classroom instruction includes a complete study of black and white photography, color photography, digital photography and print media, and video; and, an introduction to web, multimedia, and still animation. The use of studio lighting and large format photography is also part of the curriculum. The history, development, and current practice of these related media are key aspects of the course study and studio practice.
Careers

Graduates of the Photography/Digital Media program have many choices of career paths because of the skills they gain from the comprehensive range of instruction and experiences offered by the program. Career descriptions might include: Exhibiting Photographer, Video, or Multimedia Artist, Freelance or Staff Photographer, Web Designer, Multimedia 2-D Animator and Programmer, Digital Technician, Picture Editor.
Internships

Internships with Houston-based exhibition spaces are encouraged. Advanced undergraduate students whose Studio Art GPA are 3.0 or better, and MFA students may submit proposals to the area coordinator to do internships with alternative spaces, non-profit arts organizations, or museums for 3 semester credit hours. FotoFest has been a major resource for student internships. Other organizations that have participated are the Houston Center for Photography, Southwest Media Project, DiverseWorks, and Blaffer Gallery.
Visiting Artists

A student/faculty coordinated Visiting Artists Program draws on the panoply of guest artists brought to Houston by FotoFest, the Houston Center for Photography, and other exhibition spaces in the city. Visiting Artists for fall 2006 and spring 2007 included: Mel Chin, Andrew Daneman, Matthew Deleget & Rossana Martinez, Hasan Elahi, Amy Jorgensen, Mads Ljundahl, Hans Manner-Jakobsen, Bill Morrison, Krista Steinke, and Tricia Moreau Sweeny.

Photography
Photography is a contributing medium to much of the innovative work currently being pursued in the visual arts. Studies in photography consist of a careful balance between the development of the student’s personal interests and the acquisition of technical skills. As each student moves through the program they build a command of technique, meet the challenges of aesthetic debate, learn about opportunities for work after graduation and are given some of the essential business information which will help them survive and prosper in the professional market.

Courses include: color, documentary and photojournalism, view-camera, studio lighting, bookmaking with non-silver printing and internship with a commercial studio or regional gallery. In addition, students will take at least one digital imaging course. Our equipment in both traditional and digital imaging is housed in purpose-built studios. Many students aiming for a commercial career will also take a course in Winthrop’s highly respected College of Business.

During their time in the program each student has ample opportunity to identify the direction for their professional career. This decision is arrived at after experiencing a broad range of studio activities, from being required to work on highly structured projects to becoming capable of generating independent work, all the time working closely with professionals in the field. Part-time instructors are hired to bring commercial practice to a classroom setting.

Recent visiting lecturers have included internationally known photographers, including 5 Guggenheim Fellows (Emmett Gown, Stuart Klipper, Paul Kwilecki, Rob Amberg and John McWilliams). We hope to repeat our highly successful student workshop in Great Britain in the near future.

The range of careers available with a photography degree is quite astounding, including: Fashion, product, photojournalism, studio portraiture, architectural, food, editorial, and television, film and video, to name but a few. Recent graduates now work as commercial studio assistants, fine art gallery representatives, one medical photographer, in newspapers, custom-lab printing, computer generated imaging, and as exhibiting fine artists.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.
To explore major-related career information, click on the Career Profile link to find out what you can REALLY do with your degree.

PREREQUISITE COURSES
REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE
UNITS

ART 199
History of Photography
3

PHOTO 101
Introduction to Photography
3

PHOTO 101 or equivalent
PHOTO 103
Intermediate Photography
3

PHOTO 101
PHOTO 105
Advanced Photography
3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent
PHOTO 106 Available Lighting
3

PHOTO 101 or equivalent
PHOTO 109
Color Photography
3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 112 Studio Lighting 4
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 113 Zone System and Fine Printing 3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 114 View Camera 3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 130 Digital Photography 4

Recommended Courses
PHOTO 109 or equivalent PHOTO 116 Color Photography II 3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 117 Alternative Processes 3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 118 Documentary Photography 3
ART 130 or PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 121 Imaging with Photoshop I 3

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED
32

10-203-105 Photographic Composition 2 credits
A survey of composition as an important tool of the photographer that helps to establish purpose and meaning to visual statement. Includes an introduction to the field of professional photography through the work of some noted photographers.
10-203-107 Studio Photography 1 3 credits
Basic theory and practical application in the use of lenses and light meters, exposure techniques and related image processing systems. Basic principles of the use of black and white film, film processing and creation of black and white prints are included. Corequisite: 10-203-120.
10-203-108 Studio Photography 2 3 credits
Continuation of Studio Photography 1 with emphasis on the portrayal of architectural forms, light, and control of perspective. Prerequisites: 10-203-107 and 10-203-120.
10-203-109 Studio Photography 3 3 credits
Emphasizes photographic solutions for many occupational areas such as industrial and freelance. Students are encouraged to set up individual projects and their solutions. Prerequisite: 10-203-108 and 10-203-142.
10-203-120 Lighting Techniques 2 credits
Introduction to the laws of light, learning the qualities of natural and artificial light sources. Lighting for form, texture and separation using basic lighting techniques. The use of standard studio lighting for contrast control and correct exposure. Corequisite: 10-203-107.
10-203-121 Commercial Photography 1 3 credits
Professional digital photography with an emphasis on creating solutions for advertising and business illustration using advanced digital color and image manipulation techniques. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141.
10-203-124 Portrait Photography 2 credits
Theory and principles of professional digital portrait photography. Studio and environmental portraiture. Emphasis on lighting, posing and character analysis. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141 or consent of instructor.
10-203-125 Business of Photography 1 credit
Survey of business practices in professional photography. Includes ethical, legal, and copyright issues. Prerequisite: must be in final semester of required photo courses for the Photography Program.
10-203-126 Advanced Digital Studio Portrait 2 credits
Develops advanced studio portrait skills utilizing digital capture equipment for photo output. Emphasis on special projects and cooperative shooting situations with other programs using a wide variety of tools, materials and techniques. Prerequisites: 10-203-108, 10-203-121, 10-203-142 and 10-206-134.
10-203-141 Color Photography 1 3 credits
Basic introduction to additive and subtractive color theory using digital techniques and color principles. Image capture, manipulation and output will be covered. Prerequisites: 10-203-107 or consent of instructor.
10-203-142 Color Photography 2 3 credits
Covers advanced color theory and advanced principles of digital color. Advanced digital color workflow, examination of capture, manipulation and output systems and professional color management principles will be part of the course. Prerequisites: 10-203-141 and 10-203-108.
10-203-173 Photojournalism 2 credits
Photography for publication with the visual image used to relate events, ideas or circumstances. Students are exposed to techniques in which news stories can be communicated through visual images in print. Prerequisite: 10-203-107 or consent of instructor.
10-203-176 Photographic Communication 2 credits
Exploratory in nature, with emphasis on projects that communicate through the photographic medium. In consultation with the instructor, students may produce projects such as photo essays, documentary photographs, posters, audiovisual programs, self-promotion pieces or photographic displays. Prerequisites: 10-203-108, 10-206-134 and 10-203-142.
10-203-185 Portfolio Preparation 2 credits
The culmination of photographic skills acquired during study for the Associate Degree in Photography now is put into the form of a portfolio. This is a very important tool showing prospective employers skills and capabilities. The Portfolio Show highlights the semester’s efforts. Departmental approval of the finished portfolio is required. Prerequisite: must be in the final semester of required photo courses for the Photography Program.
10-206-109 Intro to Electronic Design 2 credits
Provides students with a background in two-dimensional digital design using Adobe Photoshop and also covers basic techniques in scanning, outputting digital images and preparing image files for use on the World Wide Web.
10-206-117 Audiovisual Techniques 1 3 credits
This course will focus on photographic and electronic equipment for digital data manipulation and data structures. Topics also covered deal with the digital image as it related to on screen presentations (PDF, iPhoto, PowerPoint); browser and file management (Adobe Bridge); workflow and best practices.
10-206-130 Video Production 1 3 credits
Video Production 1 surveys the principles of telecasting operations, including camera techniques, lighting, sound film, settings, scenery, floor directing, script, art, and on-camera performance. Lectures, reading, assignments and projects provide an understanding of the television industry, its history, development and principles of operation.
10-206-134 Electronic Imaging 3 credits
This course explores advanced computer skills, issues and skills unique to electronic image handling, utilization of image enhancement software, operation of desktop scanners as input devices, preparation of image for the world wide web, and legal and ethical issues regarding electronic image handling and manipulation. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141.
Recommended Electives
10-203-199 Photography Internship 1 credit
10-206-139 Electronic Imaging 2 3 credits

Photography Majors are advised in focusing their studies toward one of three tracks within the Film, Video, and Photographic Arts Major: Digital and Photographic Arts, Film and Video, or Publication Photography. As a Photography Major, all students gain valuable technical expertise in the use of professional imaging equipment, formats of digital and film cameras, studio lighting, and digital manipulation and enhancement. Students are educated in the traditional methods of photography - film and chemistry - producing a deep knowledge of the medium. They are exposed to film and video, digital editing and use special effects as integral to the study of still and moving imagery.