2026-2027 Academic Catalog
The image produced by this non-silver technique,has unparalleled beauty and offers infinite,control over image characteristics. The course,also covers the process of making enlarged,negatives and the use of highlight/shadow masks,for a wide range of contact printing processes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 251
This course emphasizes advanced creative,problem-solving strategies to progress student,skills into professional readiness through,lectures, demonstrations, labs, and projects.,Students are expected to work both independently,and in teams on projects that mimic real-world,creative collaboration. Commercial and conceptual,issues are addressed while fostering consistency,in style, craft, and technique. Assignments,integrate multiple studio and location lighting,systems, software, and techniques, building off,the foundation of previous studio classes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 251
This course continues the student’s concentrated,study in long-form photographic projects. An,emphasis is placed on developing a personal,perspective and philosophy as it relates to the,student’s work. Through lectures, readings,,discussions and field trips, the student is,encouraged to develop a greater understanding of,the creative, conceptual, and technical,characteristics of their work, and to place it,within a contemporary context of visual and,cultural literacy.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 210
This course explores the creation of photographic,portraits in a variety of environments using,various imaging tools for use in commercial,applications. The class will explore the,techniques used that connect the photographer with,subject to produce images that reveal the most,about the subjects true character with,identifiable emotional appeal to the viewer. The,course is structured to emulate real world,business expectations and practices of estimating,,budgeting, deadline delivery and billing of,photographic projects.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 251
A cross-disciplinary course examining ideas of,landscape: internal, external, imagined, dreamt,of, and longed for. The classroom functions as a,studio laboratory for field trips, critiques, and,workshops. Students will investigate a site that,will become their studio for an installation, with,consideration for the cultural use, history, and,implications of the site.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 210, DPH 251
This course examines the history of fashion,photography from the late 19th Century to the,present day and its relationship to narrative,structures and representing global cultures,,social constructs, and differently abled bodies. ,Through lectures, discussions, and assignments,,students learn how to orchestrate a fashion shoot,and implement the latest strategies in creating,fashion stories and spreads.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The notion of neutrality has given way to intimate,subjectivity and we must challenge the traditional,role of the documentary photographer as a detached,observer and embrace personal connection and,long-term interaction. By rethinking the,conventional methods, we may unravel the,complexities of visibility and representation,through collaborative engagement, diverse,narrative structures, and the potential,incorporation of elements of fiction. This course,seeks to create a more authentic and engaged,portrayal of our subjects by breaking free from,imperialistic frameworks and opening doors to,innovative ways of capturing and understanding the,world around us.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 210
This course prepares students for a contemporary,career in photography and related industries,through the development of professional portfolios,and marketing materials needed to succeed in the,current job market. Students explore different,career paths and engage with working professionals,through assignments and field trips, while also,practicing portfolio submissions and application,writing for external opportunities.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 311
This course continues the student’s development in,lens-based practice by exploring alternative,formats of presentation and output as an extension,of their creative vision, imagination, and,individual language. Students are encouraged to,explore ‘nontraditional’ approaches to,photography, challenge the use of historical,processes in a contemporary setting, and,experiment to create new possibilities for output.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 151, DPH 155
This course develops digital techniques to an,expert level with projects designed to prepare,students for current production practices in the,creative environment and beyond. A broad base of,advanced digital applications are covered,,including advanced retouching techniques, video,,and 3D modeling, as well as themes of augmented,and virtual realities.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 209
