Course Descriptions
Photography (MFA, MA)

PHO 501 Color Photography 3 cr.
Printing color enlargements from color negatives using automated RA-4 processing. Emphasis on creative usage of color and quality color printing techniques. (Special fee)

PHO 502 Color Processes 3 cr.
An exploration of various color processes including printing from color negatives using various print mediums and making Polaroid transfers. (Special fee)

PHO 504 Advanced Photography 3 cr.
Emphasis on the development of one’s personal form of expression within the student’s area of interest. (Special fee)

PHO 505 Advanced Digital Imaging 3 cr.
Refined study of digital manipulation of photographic images. More complex masking techniques, paths, panoramas, photo retouching, and stereoscopic imaging are explored. Prerequisite: PHO 503. (Special fee)

PHO 506 Advanced Computer Imaging 3 cr.
Advanced imaging techniques utilizing photography and other creative software. The course focuses upon proficiency in working with equipment and software combined with creativity to produce a quality portfolio. Prerequisite: PHO 503. (Special fee)

PHO 507 View Camera 3 cr.
Projects provide exploration of the view camera. Student’s photographic experiences are broadened through take-home access to the University’s view cameras. (Special fee)

PHO 508 Large Format Photography 3 cr.
Perspective and depth of field are manipulated with the view camera’s unique controls to provide students with additional creative options. Large scale printing in either black and white and/or color introduces the important element of scale into the students’ portfolio of original images. (Special fee)

PHO 511 Lighting Techniques 3 cr.
An exploration of the essence of photography: light. Projects involve use of natural, available, incandescent, on camera flash and studio strobe lighting. (Special fee)

PHO 512 Studio Lighting 3cr.
Students will be exposed to the workings of a photographic lighting studio. Projects will involve using monolights, and power-pack strobes and on-camera strobes. (Special fee)

PHO 515 Influences of the Masters 3 cr.
A combination of art history and applied studio study. Styles and techniques of selected creative photographic masters will be studied, analyzed and discussed. Students will then create their own original photographic images reflecting the influence, subject matter and techniques of those master photographers. Prerequisite: PHO 520 or 521. (Special Fee)

PHO 517 Manipulative Photography 3 cr.
Exploration of alternative methods of making and displaying photographic images. (Special fee)

PHO 519 Digital Fine Art Printing 3 cr.
An advanced course introducing the printing of fine art digital images. Several types of digital printers will be utilized with different pigmented and dye-based inks in combination with various archival and non-archival papers. The emphasis of the course is in the development of a coherent digitally printed body of creative photographic imagery, printed to the highest of professional standards, with archival stability as a prime consideration. Students will be involved with on-going fade tests throughout the semester. Proficient scanning in black & white and color, along with color balancing and tonal adjustments, will be stressed in preparation for quality output.
(Prerequisites: PHO 501 or PHO 502 and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop)

PHO 520 History of Art/Photography 3 cr.
An overview of the evolution of photography from its invention in the 1800’s to contemporary experimental work.

PHO 521 History of Photography, Film and Art 3 cr.
An investigation into the influence and interrelationships linking photography, film and painting from 1839 to the present. Key movies from the history of film will be screened.

PHO 529 Fine Art Digital Portfolio 3 cr.
An exploration of digital portfolios for the fine artist as an expressive visual medium through the use of digital software. The emphasis of the course is creative development of a coherent body of work and how to successfully showcase it in a digital portfolio. The class will cover digital media techniques as well as discussions about digital artists, critical thinking, principles of the language and aesthetics in relation to and impact on personal creativity and expression. (Prerequisites: PHO 505 or PHO 506 and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop).

PHO 539 Fine Art Digital Video 3 cr.
An artistic exploration of digital video as an expressive visual medium through the use of digital editing software. The emphasis of the course is creative development of a coherent time-based work. The class will cover digital media techniques as well as discussions about digital video and film artists, critical thinking, principles of the language and aesthetics in relation to and impact on personal creativity and expression. Prior knowledge of Adobe Photoshop required.

PHO 559 Independent Study 3 cr.
Individual or small group tutorials. Content is developed for specific interests and needs of student(s). May be repeated. Permission of advisor and instructor.

PHO 601 Photography Practicum I 3 cr.
Practical development of photographic skills beyond the objectives of regular course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Permission of Department Chair.

PHO 602 Photography Practicum II 3 cr.
Practical development of advanced photographic skills beyond the objectives of regular course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. (Prerequisite: PHO 394 and permission of Department Chair)

PHO 659 Independent Study 3 cr.
Individual or small group tutorials. Content is developed for specific interests and needs of student(s). May be repeated. Permission of advisor and instructor.

PHO 690 MA Graduate Thesis Exhibition 3 cr.
Graduating MA students participate in a group exhibition at the culmination of their studies, demonstrating high creative and technical standards. Graduation is contingent upon successful completion of the exhibition. This 3 credit course for MA students assists them in preparing for the exhibition.

PHO 691A / 691B MFA Graduate Thesis Exhibition 5 cr. / 4 cr.
The graduating M.F.A. student must enroll for 9 credits and mount a substantial one-person exhibition demonstrating creativity, originality, and technical proficiency with the medium of photography. The artwork must be a body of visually and conceptually interrelated pieces. A written thesis must accompany the exhibition. Graduation is contingent upon successful completion of the one person exhibition and written thesis. Permission of Department Chair required.

PHO 699 Internship 3-6 cr.
Practical experience within a professional setting. All paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the internship. Prior approval of Department Chair and Dean required.

Prefix: ART
ART 510 History of Art: 19th Century European Art 3 cr.
Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in European art, studied in relation to contemporary social and intellectual developments.

ART 511 History of Art: 20th Century Art 3 cr.
Art and architecture in Europe and America from Cubism at the beginning of the century to Postmodernism at the end. The contributions and innovations of South Florida, particularly in architecture, will be emphasized.