Course Descriptions

Photography Core (30 credits)

ART 101B 2-D Design (3 credits)
Introduction to basic two-dimensional design concepts, theory and techniques through the study of the principles and elements of art. Color theory and linear perspective will be introduced. (Special fee)

PHO 203 Basic Photography (3 credits)
An introduction to photography with emphasis placed upon technical, aesthetic, and historical perspectives of this fine art medium. Camera and black and white darkroom procedures are explored. Adjustable camera required; limited number of rental cameras available. (Special fee)

PHO 303 Intermediate Photography (3 credits)
Projects involving abstraction and character-portraits allow the student to creatively refine techniques of basic photography; new areas such as hand coloring, toning, high contrast ortho film and solarization are explored. Prerequisite: PHO 203. (Special fee)

PHO 305 Computer Imaging I (3 credits)
Students explore the usage of the computer to make and manipulate photographic images. Tools and techniques include color balancing, painting, cloning, text, and making composite photographs. Prerequisite: CAT 101 or 102 or CS 180 or equivalent. (Special fee)

PHO 401 Color Photography (3 credits)
Introduction to printing color enlargements from color negatives using automated RA-4 processing. Emphasis on creative usage of color and quality color printing techniques. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)
or
PHO 402 Color Processes (3 credits)
An exploration of various color processes including printing from color negatives, and making polaroid transfers. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

PHO 411 Lighting Techniques (3 credits)
An exploration of the essence of photography: Light. Projects involve usage of on camera flash natural, available, incandescent lighting. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee).
or
PHO 412 Studio Lighting (3 credits)
Lighting has been a vital element in painting, drawing, and photography throughout history. Artificial lighting provides new creative tools which may offer photographers avenues for original and inventive solutions to visual problems. Students will be exposed to the workings of a photographic lighting studio. Projects will involve using monolights, power pack strobes, with studies of various types of lighting which characterize the styles of contemporary artists as well as those of the past. Prerequisite: PHO 401 or PHO 402. (Special fee)

PHO 420 History of Photography (3 credits)
An art history overview of the evolution of photography from its invention in the 1820’s up to contemporary experimental work.

PHO 487 Senior Seminar (3 credits)
Advanced student work on an independent project; emphasis on the development of one’s personal form of expression within the student’s area of interest. This course will also introduce the student to professional practices and procedures of the photo/art world to assist the students to professionally organize and market their work. To be taken student’s final semester in correlation with the senior exhibition. Upon completion of their senior exhibition, students are required to provide the department with a complete set of slides of their exhibition work. Prerequisite: Graduating senior photography major. (Special fee)

PHO / ART, Any Art History courses (6 credits)

Photography Electives (30 credits min. for BFA degree / 9 credits min. for BA degree)

PHO 199 Special Topics (3 credits)
Courses designed to enrich the student’s understanding and appreciation of the photography as an art form and to fill specific needs or interests. Content to be determined.

PHO 300 Special Topics (3 credits)
Courses designed to enrich the student’s understanding and appreciation of the photography as an art form and to fill specific needs or interests. Content to be determined.

PHO 309 Pinhole Photography (3 credits)
Students construct cardboard cameras which produce high quality photographs through usage of paper negatives and positives. Sepia toning, hand coloring, and matting will also be included. (Special fee)

PHO 315 Photojournalism (3 credits)
Emphasis upon direct visual communication and effective photographic documenting of events. Prerequisite: PHO 203. (Special fee)

PHO 359 Independent Study (3 credits)
Opportunity for research in areas of special interest to the student. Prerequisites: Senior status (90+ credit hours); 2.50 overall GPA; all paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the Independent Study. Dean and Department Chair approval. For majors only. (Special fee)

PHO 394 Photography Practicum I (3 credits)
Practical development of photographic skills beyond the objectives of regular course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: PHO 303 and permission of Department Chair.

PHO 401 Color Photography (3 credits)
Introduction to printing color enlargements from color negatives using automated RA-4 processing. Emphasis on creative usage of color and quality color printing techniques. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

PHO 402 Color Processes (3 credits)
An exploration of various color processes including printing from color negatives, and making polaroid transfers. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

PHO 404 Advanced Photography (3 credits)
Students work on photographic projects where they may explore personal, aesthetic or technical interests through the development of an individualized photographic series. Prerequisite PHO 303. (Special Fee)

PHO 405 Advanced Digital Imaging (3 credits)
Refined study of digital manipulation of photographic images. More complex layer techniques, paths, panoramas, photo retouching, and stereoscopic imaging are explored. An exploration of electronic photo-based media as an expressive visual medium through the use of digital imaging programs, primarily Adobe Photoshop. The class will cover digital imaging technique as well as discussions about digital artists, critical thinking, principles of the photographic language and aesthetics in relation to, and impact on personal creativity and expression. Prerequisite: PHO 305. (Special fee)

PHO 406 Advanced Computer Imaging (3 credits)
Advanced imaging techniques utilizing photography, and layout software. The course focuses upon proficiency in working with equipment and software combined with creativity to produce a quality portfolio. Prerequisite: PHO 305. (Special fee)

PHO 407 View Camera (3 credits)
Projects provide exploration of the view camera. Student’s photographic experiences are broadened through take-home access to the University’s view cameras. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

PHO 408 Large Format Photography (3 credits)
Perspective and scale are important factors to be considered when two-dimensional art is being created. In this course 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 student’s portfolios of original images. Prerequisite: PHO 303 (Special fee)

PHO 411 Lighting Techniques (3 credits)
An exploration of the essence of photography: Light. Projects involve usage of on camera flash natural, available, incandescent lighting. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee).

PHO 412 Studio Lighting (3 credits)
Lighting has been a vital element in painting, drawing, and photography throughout history. Artificial lighting provides new creative tools which may offer photographers avenues for original and inventive solutions to visual problems. Students will be exposed to the workings of a photographic lighting studio. Projects will involve using monolights, power pack strobes, with studies of various types of lighting which characterize the styles of contemporary artists as well as those of the past. Prerequisite: PHO 401 or PHO 402. (Special fee)

PHO 415 Influences of the Masters (3 credits)
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. Prerequisites: PHO 303 and PHO 420 or 421.

PHO 417 Manipulative Photography (3 credits)
A course designed for students wishing to explore alternative methods of making and displaying photographic images. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

PHO 419 Digital Fine Art Printing (3 credits)
An introduction to the printing of fine art digital images, using several different printing methods 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. Prior knowledge of computer basics (Mac) and Adobe Photoshop required. Prerequisites: CS 180, PHO 305; PHO 401 or PHO 402 - equivalent courses or instructor approval.

PHO 421 History of Photography, Film and Art (3 credits)
Integration of the stylistic and technical developments in the history of photography, cinema and painting from 1839 to the present. Emphasis upon the interrelationship of aesthetic movements and cross-fertilizing influence of the different media. Analysis of classic movies as representative examples from film history.

PHO 429 Fine Art Digital Portfolio (3 credits)
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. Prior knowledge of computer basics (Mac) and Adobe Photoshop required. Prerequisites: CS 180, PHO 305; PHO 405 or PHO 406 - equivalent courses or instructor approval.

PHO 449 The Art of Web Design (3 credits)
A basic introduction to the art of web design used as an informational and expressive visual medium through the use of software programs. Prior knowledge of computer basics and Adobe Photoshop required. The class will cover individual creativity, design skills, web development techniques as well as discussions about digital artists, web structure and critical reviews of existing art web sites. Prerequisites: CS 180, PHO 305 equivalent courses or instructor approval.

PHO 459 Independent Study (3 credits)
Opportunity for research in areas of special interest to the student. Prerequisites: Senior status (90+ credit hours); 2.50 overall GPA; all paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the Independent Study. Dean and Department Chair approval. For majors only. (Special fee)

PHO 494 Photography Practicum II (3 credits)
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 499 Internship (3 credits)
Practical experience within a professional setting. Prerequisites: Senior status (90+ credit hours); 2.50 overall GPA; all paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the internship.

SES 308 Underwater Photography (3 credits)
Provides the student with working knowledge and basic skills in underwater photography. Topics include camera selection, camera operation, natural light and artificial light photography, composition, normal and wide-angle lens use, and visual presentation, as well as underwater video techniques. Special course and certification fees apply. Prerequisites: PHO 203, ISR 255, or equivalent.

214 Television Production (3 credits)
Studio production theory and practice; hands-on experience in basic production, direction, and technical operations of a studio.

301 Practicum I (1 credit)
Development of skills in communication related settings. Prerequisite: COM 214 or permission of Department Chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

314 Advanced Television Production (3 credits)
Advanced television production techniques including electronic editing, special effects, and electronic field production. Completion of an individual creative project is required. Prerequisites: COM 204 and COM 214.

401 Practicum II (1-2 credits)
Advanced development of skills in communication related settings. Prerequisites: COM 301 and COM 314 or permission of Department Chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

Any Art courses (except ART 114 and PHO 173) (1 credit)

Biomedical and Forensic Photography Core (48 credits)

ART 101B 2-D Design (3 credits)
Introduction to basic two-dimensional design concepts, theory and techniques through the study of the principles and elements of art. Color theory and linear perspective will be introduced. (Special fee)

PHO 203 Basic Photography (3 credits)
An introduction to photography with emphasis placed upon technical, aesthetic, and historical perspectives of this fine art medium. Camera and black and white darkroom procedures are explored. Adjustable camera required; limited number of rental cameras available. (Special fee)

PHO 303 Intermediate Photography (3 credits)
Projects involving abstraction and character-portraits allow the student to creatively refine techniques of basic photography; new areas such as hand coloring, toning, high contrast ortho film and solarization are explored. Prerequisite: PHO 203. (Special fee)

PHO 305 Computer Imaging I (3 credits)
Students explore the usage of the computer to make and manipulate photographic images. Tools and techniques include color balancing, painting, cloning, text, and making composite photographs. Prerequisite: CAT 101 or 102 or CS 180 or equivalent. (Special fee)

PHO 394 Photography Practicum I (3 credits)
Practical development of photographic skills beyond the objectives of regular course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: PHO 303 and permission of Department Chair.

PHO 401 Color Photography (3 credits)
Introduction to printing color enlargements from color negatives using automated RA-4 processing. Emphasis on creative usage of color and quality color printing techniques. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)
or
PHO 402 Color Processes (3 credits)
An exploration of various color processes including printing from color negatives, and making polaroid transfers. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

PHO 405 Advanced Digital Imaging (3 credits)
Refined study of digital manipulation of photographic images. More complex layer techniques, paths, panoramas, photo retouching, and stereoscopic imaging are explored. Prerequisite: PHO 305. (Special fee)
or
PHO 406 Advanced Computer Imaging (3 credits)
Advanced imaging techniques utilizing photography, and layout software. The course focuses upon proficiency in working with equipment and software combined with creativity to produce a quality portfolio. Prerequisite: PHO 305. (Special fee)

PHO 408 Large Format Photography (3 credits)
Perspective and scale are important factors to be considered when two-dimensional art is being created. In this course 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 student’s portfolios of original images. Prerequisite: PHO 303 (Special fee)

PHO 411 Lighting Techniques (3 credits)
An exploration of the essence of photography: Light. Projects involve usage of on camera flash natural, available, incandescent lighting. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee).

PHO 412 Studio Lighting (3 credits)
Lighting has been a vital element in painting, drawing, and photography throughout history. Artificial lighting provides new creative tools which may offer photographers avenues for original and inventive solutions to visual problems. Students will be exposed to the workings of a photographic lighting studio. Projects will involve using monolights, power pack strobes, with studies of various types of lighting which characterize the styles of contemporary artists as well as those of the past. Prerequisite: PHO 401 or PHO 402. (Special fee)

PHO 420 History of Art/Photography (3 credits)
An art history overview of the evolution of photography from its invention in the 1820’s up to contemporary experimental work.

PHO 487 Senior Seminar (3 credits)
Advanced student work on an independent project; emphasis on the development of one’s personal form of expression within the student’s area of interest. This course will also introduce the student to professional practices and procedures of the photo/art world to assist the students to professionally organize and market their work. To be taken student’s final semester in correlation with the senior exhibition. Upon completion of their senior exhibition, students are required to provide the department with a complete set of slides of their exhibition work. Prerequisite: Graduating senior photography major. (Special fee)

PHO 499 Biomedical and Forensic Internship (12 credits)
Practical experience within a professional setting. For Photography majors in the Biomedical/Forensic track, a six-month internship at the Forensic Imaging Bureau of the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office. Prior approval of the Department Chair, Dean, and the Director of Forensic Imaging Bureau is required. Prerequisites: second semester senior status (108+ credit hours); 2.50 overall GPA; in addition successful completion of BIO 220 Human Anatomy, and PHO 394 Biomedical and Forensic Practicum; all paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the internship.

Biomedical and Forensic Photography Co-requisites (16-17 credits)

BIO 120 Biology Overview for Non-majors - Section 02 (3 credits)
For students curious about the living world. Includes an introduction to the systems comprising the human body, recent advances in biology, and man’s relationship with the natural world.

BIO 220 Introductory Human Anatomy (Lecture 3 credits, Lab 1 credit)
Gross human anatomy with laboratory, including dissection of the mink. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. (special fee)

CRM 200 Introduction to Criminology (3 credits)
A comprehensive introduction to the study of crime, criminality, and the accompanying social responses. Includes a survey of various theoretical analyses of social order, crime, law, justice, and punishment/rehabilitation. The socio-historical responses to the construction and control of crime and criminals are also studied.

BIO and/or CRM 300 Elective (6-7 credits):
BIO 300 Special Topics (3-4 credits)
Content to be determined by the School as requested by faculty and/or students to fill specified needs or interests. Prerequisite: Sophomore level or above or approval of instructor. Credits do not count toward Biology major. Section numbers beginning with “M” are for majors only. Some sections also have an optional 1 credit lab.
CRM 300 Special Topic (3 credits)
Content varies according to current issues in the field as well as specific needs and/or interests of students.