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ARTO 251 Creative B&W Photography
Basic photographic processes and skills, including camera use, film development, printing, and presentation. Exploration of fine art directions within photography. Manual 35mm camera required. Prereq: ART 115, 116, 233. R once for maximum of 8 credits.

ARTO 352 Creative Large-Format Photography
Introduces large-format cameras and their aesthetic possibilities. Four-by-five and eight-by-ten view cameras provided. Includes camera use, film and development, printing skills. Prereq: ARTO 251. R once for maximum of 8 credits.

ARTO 353 Conceptual Strategies in Photography (4R) Studio-based investigation into concepts extending beyond the single image. Through projects and the study of artists, strategies of narrative, layering of image, and consecutive imagery are explored. Prereq: ARTO 251. R once for maximum of 8 credits.

ARTO 354 Digital Photography Introduction to digital still photography, utilizing the computer as a fine art tool. concentrates on photographic image capture, retouching, manipulation, color management and output. Digital camera required. Prereq: ARTO 251. R with mastery of subject.

451/551 The Fabricated Image Concentrates on ideas surrounding narrative tableaux, cinema, and staged photography; introduces creative possibilities of artificial and natural lighting. Addresses historical and contemporary concerns. Studio setting. Prereq: ARTO 352 or 353 or 454/554. R with mastery of subject.

ARTO 454/554 Color Photography
Basic color photographic process and techniques; issues of design and color theory; historic and contemporary aesthetic concerns. Studio class. Prereq: ARTO 352 or 353. R twice for maximum of 12 credits.

ARTO 484/584 Advanced Photography [Topic]
Investigates photographic practice and philosophy through readings and discussion; students engage in personal studio practice and class critiques. Pre- or coreq: ARTO 251, 352, or 353. R once for maximum of 8 credits.

490/590 Issues and Practices in Photography Intensive critique, discussion, readings, and presentations. Prereq: B.F.A. or M.F.A. standing. R



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