ARTS 122 Introduction to Film Photography

In this introductory black-and-white film photography course, designed for non-visual arts majors, students will create images for visual communication and self-expression. Film camera operation, exposure challenges, composition, and lighting will be covered. Students will process their own film and will learn fundamental darkroom printing techniques. Students will explore philosophical and ethical issues related to photography and its effects through fine art, commercial art, and the media. An SLR film camera with manual capabilities and a tripod are required.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

4.5

Course Objectives

1. Use a film camera to achieve competencies in photography.
2. Identify the elements of photographic composition.
3. Apply the basic principles of lighting and exposure to enhance imagery.
4. Process negatives and photographic prints.
5. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to past and contemporary issues of aesthetics and creativity in photography.
6. Incorporate innovation, risk-taking, and creativity into analysis and problem-solving methods in the image-making process.
7. Analyze the role of photography in fine art, commercial art, and the media to affect emotional response, public opinion, and societal issues.
8. Assess and critically analyze the role of creative and aesthetic activities in illuminating the human condition through the use of photographic imagery in the news media, advertising, and entertainment media.

Course Objectives

1. Use a film camera to achieve competencies in photography.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Identify the elements of photographic composition.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Apply the basic principles of lighting and exposure to enhance imagery.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Process negatives and photographic prints.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to past and contemporary issues of aesthetics and creativity in photography.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Paper and/or project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP1
6. Incorporate innovation, risk-taking, and creativity into analysis and problem-solving methods in the image-making process.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP2
7. Analyze the role of photography in fine art, commercial art, and the media to affect emotional response, public opinion, and societal issues.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Paper and/or project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP3
8. Assess and critically analyze the role of creative and aesthetic activities in illuminating the human condition through the use of photographic imagery in the news media, advertising, and entertainment media.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Paper and/or project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP4