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Undergraduate Degree Programs

Photography (PHOTO)

PHOTO 200 Photo Studio I (3) A beginning level course that explores the fundamentals of photography.

PHOTO 200 Photo Studio I (3)

PHOTO 200 is a beginning level course focused on the aesthetics and practical application of photography. Employing lectures, demonstrations and hands-on photographic assignments, it concentrates on teaching basic photographic techniques. Digital and film camera use, imaging software, basic digital scanning, digital printing methods, and basic darkroom practice are covered. A digital camera and access to a 35mm film camera is required.

Grading is based on the quality of work in required creative projects (70%) and tests/quizzes (30%).

PHOTO 200 will be offered fall and spring semesters.

PHOTO 100 is the prerequisite for PHOTO 200.


General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: None
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: PHOTO 100

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.