(Same as EMC 1050.)

Introduces simple and multiple image photography, principles, methods, theory, and practice for both Photography majors and non-Photography majors. Explores digital camera anatomy, operating, and handling while discussing proper in-camera exposure, metering, focusing, shutter speeds, apertures, depth of field, and camera accessories. Basic principles of lighting, design, and image composition discussed. Digital darkroom techniques and image manipulation using tools such as Photoshop included. Emphasis placed on  cameras with manual controls. Students required to own a digital camera with manual controls. Must have working knowledge of the Macintosh computer system.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Black and white chemistry-based darkroom printing and film processing. Introduces the fundamentals of photographic practice and procedures combined with aesthetics, theories of visual perception, and photographic vision. Emphasis placed upon the in-camera exposure, development of black and white film, the traditional silver print, conceptual theory, problem solving, and portfolio presentation. Class format includes demonstrations, lab work, assignments, and critiques. Students responsible for providing a 35mm roll film camera with interchangeable lenses and manual controls and darkroom supplies for the class.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Evolution of photography from its prehistory and invention up until mid-twentieth century. Introduces technological advancements, image-makers, processes, movements, and genres within the context of cultural, social, and economic concerns. Focus is primarily on Western Europe and American photography.

Normally offered Fall only

Prerequisite: PHOT 2050. Further investigation into the exposure and development controls of black and white chemistry-based darkroom photography as a method of expression and communication. Students responsible for providing a 35mm or medium format roll film camera with manual controls and darkroom materials for class.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

(Same as EMC 3200.)

Prerequisite: PHOT 2050 or instructor approval.

Use of digital cameras and flatbed scanners as image capture devices and digital printers as image output devices. Software programs, applications, and discussion topics focus on camera operation, file formats, and the aesthetic and ethical issues surrounding photography. Software applications used to explore creative and experimental possibilities for processing and manipulating photographs.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; junior standing, and permission of instructor.

Practical experience in an on-campus setting. A minimum of 75 hours work for each hour of credit. Required to be present and work for the class during evening and weekend times during the semester when needed. Note: Total university credit for internship, practicum, and individual problems courses cannot exceed 6 credits. Pass/Fail.

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; ART 1610 and PHOT 3110 or consent of instructor.

Basic theory of contemporary color photography while establishing a history of the medium. Requires use of both a fully manual roll film camera and a fully manual digital camera for capture and output in the traditional color darkroom with a roller transport unit and in digital printing. Color theory and color vision discussed and how color works demonstrated.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Normally offered Fall only

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; senior standing and permission of department chair or instructor.

Practical experience for advanced students in a professional setting. A minimum of 75 hours work plus other assignments will be required for each hour of credit. Note: Total university credit for internship, practicum, and individual problems courses cannot exceed 6 credits. Pass/Fail.

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 3040 and PHOT 3810 

A continuation of PHOT 3810 with emphasis placed on details toward the craft, honing a personal vision, and final portfolio presentation.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Normally offered Spring only

(Same as EMC 4060.) Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 3120 and PHOT 3810; EMC 3200/PHOT 3200; or consent of instructor.

Principles and practices of photography, including documentary, news and feature portraiture, photo stories, photo essays, and photo layout. Emphasis on newspaper assignments, participation in campus publications, portfolio editing and production, and internship preparation. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera required.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Normally offered Fall only

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; junior status with declared major.

Background in ethics and law for the visual communicator. Focus on ethical philosophies, ethics case studies, and solutions to ethical dilemmas; copyright, privacy, and libel law.

Normally offered Spring only

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 4060 and/or consent of instructor.

Builds on the basic information given in PHOT 4060. Advanced photographic techniques, including digital imaging, information on ethics and law as they pertain to the image maker, along with an examination of different styles of photojournalism addressed by classroom demonstration, lecture, and practical assignments.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Normally offered Spring only  

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 4060.

Studio lighting of various objects in table top settings such as fabrics, clothes, glassware, food, beverages, and how to make the object read well to a potential client or customer. Setting up of lighting scenarios demonstrated and various camera trigger devices used for stopping time and showing products in different ways. Introduces full frame DSLR cameras, large format view cameras, macro photography, and professional lighting equipment. Problems in advertising photography including the responsibility of understanding the truth in advertising.

Lecture/lab with three to six hours per week.

Normally offered Fall only

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; PHOT 3040, PHOT 3120, and PHOT 3810.

Editorial illustration photography for fashion, corporate, annual report, and style publications with emphasis on paper background and the studio infinity cyclorama wall. Exploration of various career opportunities and business practices open to the professional photographer. Introduction to full frame DSLR cameras, medium format cameras, and professional lighting equipment.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Normally offered Fall only

Prerequisites: PHOT 3810 and PHOT 4040 

Those students using color darkroom print material must have taken PHOT 4040. Students will photograph a semester-long photo project of personal choice in a documentary style. Research on the aspects of and photographers practicing contemporary documentary photography.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy in Photography or permission of instructor. Introduces and explores various subject matters, approaches, and/or topics in the medium of photography. May be repeated for up to 9 hours with different topic.

Prerequisites: Senior standing; PHOT 3110, PHOT 3200, PHOT 3810, PHOT 4280, and project proposal approved by instructor prior to registration period.

Students use learned skills and concepts to develop a semester-long photography project of their personal choice. Project can be completed in a variety of photographic medium(s) discussed and approved by instructor prior to registration period. Exhibition is required during the annual MTSU Photography Student Show. 

Normally offered Spring only.