New Courses:

Video Production I PHOT1143, 3 Credit Hours. This is a studio class in video production techniques designed to give the student an introduction to the disciplines involved in the preproduction, production and post-production work necessary to create a digital video presentation. This class is concerned with production work for documentaries, commercials, industrial film. and indie films rather than broadcast television practices. Study will include script preparation, storyboards, camera operation, lighting, sound acquisition, and video and sound editing.

Video Production II PHOT2143, 3 Credit Hours. Video Production II students will work as a group on video productions, performing a range of jobs from camera operator to lighting and sound. Post production work will include video and sound editing, music mixing, voice-over, and DVD production. Prerequisite: Video Production I, PHOT 1143.

Studio Photography I PHOT1243, 3 Credit Hours. This is a studio course designed to give the student the opportunity to work with professional studio equipment including medium format and large format cameras using both film and digital backs. Both tungsten and HMI lights as well as studio flash systems will be used. The student will learn techniques that are in current use for portrait, product, catalog and advertising photography, while preparing a personal portfolio. prerequisite: Intermediate Photography, PHOT1113.

Studio Photography II PHOT2243, 3 Credit Hours. This class will allow the student further practice with medium and large format cameras. Assignments will require more complex imaging techniques including some Photoshop manipulation and more advanced lighting solutions. Prerequisite: Studio Photography I, PHOT1243.

Photography Business Practice PHOT 2303, 3 Credit Hours. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that more than half the photographers in the country are self-employed. It is therefore extremely important that students are prepared to face the realities of running a studio. Attention will be given to marketing strategies, copyright issues, job estimating, and the day-to-day expenditures required to run an independent business.

For more information about this program, contact Richard Browne at 501-760-4266.