PHOT 306 Photographic Imaging for the Web
MW 2-4:30 Professor Darlington ldarling@scad.edu
Students are afforded the opportunity to communicate through the medium of photographs on the Web and obtain skills that have proven productive in the marketplace. Emphasis is placed on acquiring Web design proficiency through appropriate use of software and image editing tools. Image formatting possibilities are investigated, along with aesthetic/functional aspects of site navigation, design, sequence and consistency. Prerequisite(s): CMPA 100.
PHOT 312 Architectural Photography: Human Altered Landscapes
MW 11-1:30 Faculty Professor Dietrich sdietric@scad.edu
PHOT 314 Controlled Lighting II
Wednesday 11-4:30 Professor Keating tkeating@scad.edu
Building on the basic lighting techniques and camera systems introduced in Controlled Lighting I, an emphasis is placed on advanced lighting controls as they apply to on-location and studio environments. Students expand their skills with professional camera systems, industry standard capture software and postproduction workflows. Exercises that explore techniques for using mixed light sources, portable studio equipment and available light complement the creation of a final portfolio that demonstrates the student's ability to control and manipulate light to achieve professional results. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 220.
PHOT 330 The Fabricated Image
MW 2-4:30 Professor Jalbert jalbert@scad.edu
This course explores the issues involved in making photographs that are conceived as surrogates for reality. Areas of investigation include historical precedents, major movements and practitioners of style that lie outside the bounds of documentary photography or the aesthetics of straight art photography. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 219, PHOT 220, PHOT 240
PHOT 336 The Photographic Portrait
TR 2-4:30 Professor Tom Fischer tfischer@scad.edu
This upper-level elective provides students with a working knowledge of all major aspects of portraiture, including studio/commercial portraiture, photojournalistic/editorial portraiture and the portrait as fine art, all within a context of historical and contemporary examples. A variety of lighting and camera techniques, basic business practices and career possibilities are covered. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 214.
PHOT 405 The Photographic Book
TR 11-1:30 Professor Cori Noman jcori@scad.edu
In this course, students each photograph a specific subject. The resulting images are edited and sequenced to create a hand-constructed book. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 220, PHOT 240.
PHOT 413 Controlled Lighting III
Tuesday 11-4:30 Professor Dietrich sdietric@scad.edu
In this senior-level studio course, students’ skills are directed toward using controlled lighting to create a portfolio with which to enter the commercial marketplace. Emphasis is on pinpointing potential markets for photography and developing professionally lit and photographed images for a client within that market. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 314.
PHOT 415 Photography Portfolio
MW 11-1:30 Professor Ceo gceo@scad.edu
Photography students select work and develop portfolios that meet market standards of professional quality. This course provides comprehensive guidelines for the critique and evaluation of portfolios for commercial and other types of applications. Seminar discussions address professional goals, business plans, marketing tools and interviewing styles. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 319.
PHOT 716 Commercial Photography I
Tuesday 11-4:30 Professor Dietrich sdietric@scad.edu
In this graduate-level studio course, students are directed toward creating a body of work representational of the commercial marketplace. Students are exposed to diverse, image-driven assignments, working with interior studio spaces and exterior set-ups. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 715.
PHOT 723 Commercial Photography II
MW 11-1:30 Professor Ceo gceo@scad.edu
This course is a continuation of Commercial Photography I, with more rigorous critiquing of images and a greater sense of commercial photographic issues. The course is conducted in a seminar style that affords timely discussions of current business practices within the field. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 716.
PHOT 724 Web Design for Photograpy
MW 2-4:30 Professor Darlington ldarling@scad.edu
Images created within this course are placed in the context of an operating website. Students focus on image optimization for Internet and intranet components, as well as CD and DVD publishing. Electronic imaging communication and aesthetics are emphasized in the context of a digital posting environment. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 714.
PHOT 731 Portraiture Photography
MW 2-4:30 Professor Fischer tfischer@scad.edu
This course provides students with a hands-on knowledge of all aspects of photographic portraiture including historical references and new media exploration. Various technical aspects, such as multiple formats and various means of lighting, are presented in a series of demonstrations and assignments.
PHOT 755 Photography and the Hand Made Book
TR 11-1:30 Professor Cori Norman jcori@scad.edu
This course leads students toward the development of a self-directed, in-depth photographic project to be presented in book form. Students construct both a handmade physical book and an online book. The course covers the importance and significance of editing and sequencing to direct the audience through an intimate viewing experience of the self-produced book. Historical and contemporary bookmaking are researched and discussed throughout. Prerequisite(s): PHOT 719.
PHOT 760 View Camera Craft
MW 2-4:30 Professor Mosch smosch@scad.edu
This course explores the unique problems and opportunities of photographing with large-format cameras and materials. Students have the opportunity to discover and refine their personal vision by making images in a variety of genres, including landscape, architecture, portrait and still life. While initial emphasis is placed on the use of traditional black-and-white materials and natural light, students may make use of color materials, digital technology and/or artificial light, depending on prior experience and personal preferences.
