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Both black and white and color photography are integral to the department’s approach to visual literacy. Emphasis is placed on the student’s personal growth and aesthetic development, technical facility in mechanical areas, and a thorough understanding of photography’s place in history and its different forms and applications. Primarily through the production of artworks, as well as through lectures, demonstrations, and readings, students become acquainted with the position of photography in contemporary art. Fine art photographers who work in a wide variety of genres are studied.

Herron’s photo facilities include multiple black and white labs, individual color darkrooms, special problem processing areas, a computer lab, a shooting studio, and a gallery. Faculty members who are dedicated to their own professional development and set high standards for the department teach the curriculum. Techniques covered in the program include basic and advanced black and white printing, Type-C color printing, Ilfochrome color printing, non-silver alternative processes, and developing control. In addition, mixed media, installation, time-based electronic media, digital imaging, video, use of the view camera, and studio lighting are taught. The department also provides students with access to professional equipment, including medium format and 4×5 view cameras, light kits, light meters, tripods, Polaroid equipment, and video cameras.

How will the Photgraphy minor enhance my degree?
The photography minor is designed to give you experience with a range of camera formats – from a 35mm format up to a 4×5 studio view camera, including digital capture. The minor will help you gain experience in a wide range of pictorial photographic applications.

What does the minor emphasize?
The Photography minor stresses a fine art approach to photography. It provides the basics of black-and-white as well as color photography and digital imaging. The courses help you to find your inner voice as a photographer.

What kind of photgraphy courses are included in the minor?
Studio courses are technically rigorous, with extensive use of professional photographic tools and equipment. Advanced-level classes concentrate on creative and conceptual approaches to the photographic medium, and help to develop your own personal responses to photographic projects and assignments.

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

All of the following for BA/ BFA:
23-1100 Foundations of Photography I (3)
23-1101 Darkroom Workshop I (3)
22-1220 Fundamentals of 2-D Design (3)
23-1120 Foundations of Photography II (3)
23-1121 Darkroom Workshop II (3)
23-2300 Studio I (3)
23-2120 View Camera (4)
23-2310 Studio II (4)
23-2201 Digital Imaging I (3)
23-3202 Digital Imaging II (3)
22-1101 History of Art I (3)
22-1102 History of Art II (3)
23-2650 History of Photography I (3)
23-2655 History of Photography II (3)
23-3910 Photography Seminar (3)
For the BFA Additionally:
23-3700 Experimental Photographic Techniques (3)
23-3900 Senior Thesis
(3) credit hour studio class in Art & Design Department

One of the following for BA/BFA:
22-1230 Fundamentals of 3-D Design (3)
22-1210 Drawing I (3)
22-1231 New Art (3)
22-2260 Color Strategies (3)

One of the following for BA/BFA:
23-2110 Darkroom III (3)
23-2100 Color Photography: Advanced (4)

One of the following for BA – BFA to choose between first 2:
23-3520 Documentary Photography I (4)
23-3500 Photojournalism I (4)
23-3700 Experimental Photographic Techniques (3)

One of the following additionally for the BFA:
23-3300 Studio III (4)
23-3275 Website Design I (3)

The Photography program at Plattsburgh State offers students the complete spectrum of hands-on creative experience from the introductory to the advanced level. Emphasis is on students’ development of their individual expressive capabilities.

A forum for the exchange of ideas and evaluation is provided in group and individual critique sessions. Students are also taught the essentials of portfolio production and presentation. The history of photography as well as critical issues within the medium and the aesthetic concerns of current practitioners of the art are integral aspects of course study.
Photography Facilities

There is a photography critique classroom, a general-purpose workroom, a lighting studio, a large group darkroom, and two advanced darkrooms. Advanced courses include digital imaging and the view camera.