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  • HER-K 201 Photography 1 (3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. Introduction to black-and-white photography with an emphasis on the development of creative, personal, and photographic vision. The student must have a camera (standard 35mm or larger format) with an adjustable shutter and diaphragm. Film, paper, and film developer are supplied by the student.
  • HER-K 202 Photography II (3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. Introduction to black-and-white photography with an emphasis on the development of creative, personal, and photographic vision. The student must have a camera (standard 35mm or larger format) with an adjustable shutter and diaphragm. Film, paper, and film developer are supplied by the student.
  • HER-K 211 Introduction to Electronic Media (3 cr.) This course serves as an introduction to electronic photo-based media, including digital imaging and video. Students are introduced to both the technical and conceptual aspects of these media, specifically in relation to contemporary photography. This course will cover digital imaging technique through Adobe Photoshop as well as delve into discussions about digital artists, critical thinking, principles of the photographic language, and aesthetics that relate to and affect personal creativity and expression. No prior knowledge of the computer or video is expected.
  • HER-K 300 Advanced Digital Imaging (3 cr.) P: HER-K 211 or permission of instructor. The course will cover time-based digital media techniques as well as delve into discussions about video artists and digital artists, critical thinking, language, and aesthetics as it relates to, and affects personal creativity and expression. This investigation will be accomplished through a combination of producing work, using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, and Macromedia Director; discussing the work of other photographers who work with digital imaging; and historical lectures. Prior knowledge of computer basics and Adobe Photoshop required.
  • HER-K 301 Lighting for Photography (3 cr.) P: HER-K 201-202. This course introduces fundamental concepts of studio and on-location lighting using digital photography. The course emphasizes the technical understanding of photographic lighting while giving students an opportunity to integrate these skill sets into their fine art practice. Both continuous source and strobe lighting will be covered. Students must have a DSLR camera and external light meter to take this course. Students will be expected to buy paper to create digital inkjet prints on provided printers.
  • HER-K 302 Photography IV (3 cr.) P: HER-K 201-202. Exploration of photography as an expressive visual medium and the relationship of photography to culture. Advanced controls over negative production and printing techniques are taught. Students learn to speak critically of their own work, as well as the work of their peers, and other artists. Alternative methods of presentation, beyond the window mat, are introduced.
  • HER-K 303 Color Photography (3 cr.) P: HER-K 201-202 or permission of the instructor. This course introduces a hybrid mode of color photography to students by outlining the complimentary use of analogue and digital imaging techniques necessary for fine art photographic practice. Students will experiment with analog film, learn color photographic theory, operate medium and large format cameras, scan analog film, produce color balanced digital prints, and be exposed to contemporary theory on color photography.
  • HER-K 212 Topics in Photography (1-3 cr.) This course covers technical issues related to photography and each course will be specific to a topic. Topics include 4x5, Lighting, Final Cut Pro, Sound Techniques, and Alternative Processes with specifics changing from semester to semester. Repeatable for up to 4 credits.
  • HER-K 311 Individual Research Photography (3 cr.) Junior-level course that will provide special arranged instruction within photography. May take form of a field experience, in which case there will be close collaboration between specialized faculty member and work supervisor, who will jointly evaluate performance.
  • HER-K 401 Advanced Photography (6 cr.) P: HER-K 301-302, HER-K303, photographic portfolio, and permission of the instructor. An advanced course taught as a seminar for graduating photo majors. During the course of the semester, the student produces two professional-quality exhibitions and a photographic portfolio. Within the context of this class, students may produce mixed media, performance, video, time-based work, as well as traditional black-and-white and color photography. Emphasis is placed on individual instruction, preparation for graduate study, and professional exhibition practice.
  • HER-K 402 Advanced Photography (6 cr.) P: HER-K 301-302, HER-K303, photographic portfolio, and permission of the instructor. An advanced course taught as a seminar for graduating photo majors. During the course of the semester, the student produces two professional-quality exhibitions and a photographic portfolio. Within the context of this class, students may produce mixed media, performance, video, time-based work, as well as traditional black-and-white and color photography. Emphasis is placed on individual instruction, preparation for graduate study, and professional exhibition practice.
  • HER-K 411 Individual Research in Photography (3 cr.) This course is designed to give senior level students experience in independent processes and/or experiences that fall outside of traditional classroom teaching. Faculty emphasize using this course to bolster professional practice by undertaking an internship.
  • HER-K 412 Individual Research in Photography (3 cr.) P: Senior-level course for students who have already taken HER-K 311. Will allow a student additional individualized instruction with a photography faculty member.
  • HER-K 330 Photo and Intermedia Seminar (Rotating Topics) (3 cr.) This course will allow Photo and Intermedia students to develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics.
  • HER-K 510 Studio I: Photography and Intermedia (6 cr.) P: MFA student or consent of instructor. In Studio Emphasis 1: Photography and Intermedia, students will develop their conceptual, historical, and critical knowledge to form the basis for their personal studio research. Students will begin to build their own community through this class via group workshops, critiques, and seminars. Students will investigate and extend the framework of photography and intermedia. Intermedia incorporates theory and practice through integration of new technologies with non-static, time-based, sound, digital technologies, installation, through collaboration with areas of sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, furniture and visual communications. In this program students will begin to examine and integrate connections between creative practice, cultural, scientific, critical and historical discourses as they relate and pertain to other artists, academic departments and community organizations. Throughout this process students will be exposed to a wide array of theoretical and reflective practices. Over the course of the semester the student will develop a graduate-level work ethic and lay the groundwork for intense, research-driven studio practice. Rationale: In the first semester of graduate study the student should establish a highly individual and concentrated studio practice based on adaptability, experimentation, and research. This course is designed to foster individual interests while demanding a high level of intellectual and critical development. Once an intense and flexible graduate practice is developed, the student will be better prepared to face the challenges inherent in the career of a professional artist.
  • HER-K 430 Photography and Intermedia Seminar (3 cr.) In Photography and Intermedia Seminar students will develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics. Topics can include: Performance, Image and Text, Critical Theory, Documentary Photography, Installation Art, Professional Photography Practices, Sound Art, and Advanced Digital Art.
  • HER-K 520 Studio II: Photography & Intermedia (3 cr.) This class will focus on the reasons, methods, and resources for artistic engagement that liberates art from the studio and gallery. Studio Emphasis II: Photography and Intermedia continues the studio practice and seminar conversations begun in the first semester's Studio Emphasis I: Photography and Intermedia. Intermedia incorporates theory and practice through integration of new technologies with non-static, time-based, sound, digital technologies, installation, through collaboration with areas of sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, furniture and visual communications. In this course students will continue to examine and integrate connections between creative practice, cultural, scientific, critical and historical discourses as they relate and pertain to other artists, academic departments and community organizations. Professional practices, such as, writing proposals, creation of curriculum vitae, and development grants will be discussed. Rationale: Removing the art making and exhibition process from the traditional studio and gallery setting is a large part of today's contemporary art world. While studio and gallery settings are still perfectly valid, we want to encourage students to take steps to engage outside these arenas. This course continues the individual research begun in K510 while extending the reach into alterative venues and modes of working. Developing skills necessary to be a professional artist is integral to the course.
  • HER-K 530 Photography and Intermedia Rotating Topics (3 cr.) In Photography and Intermedia Seminar students will develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics. The topics given in this proposal are the core of topics that current Herron faculty members feel are important for photography and intermedia students to encounter, but this list is not all inclusive and the proposal is for the class as an idea not exclusively these topics. Topics will be added and deleted as their relevancy to current students' need and faculty members' abilities change. Topics: Performance, Image and Text, Critical Theory, Documentary Photography, Installation Art, Professional Photography Practices, Sound Art, Advanced Digital Art. Rationale for the course is in today's art world, many artists work with various media and many theoretical frameworks. This model seminar allows our faculty to accommodate this variety by focusing solely on one topic for an eight week period.
  • HER-K 560 Studio III: Photography & Intermedia (3 cr.) This course is designed to build on the experiences and experiments of the previous two semesters, and to allow the student an opportunity to further develop an individual and effective body of work. Students should have developed an original and intensive practice allowing for constant change and exploration, while also providing a useful framework within which to create intermedia art. Over the course of the semester the student will be working independently to develop a professional portfolio of work. Rationale: In order to complete the photography and intermedia program the student must achieve a high level of independence and self-motivation. The body of work created at this level should evidence awareness of contemporary theory as well as a highly individual set of interests, conceptual and formal concerns.