Learn to apply the tools of photography—traditional and digital—to cultivate your creative voice, hone your skills and investigate cultural questions.
Our program stresses conceptual development and social awareness aligned with the integration of professional techniques and strategies, in the development of a dynamic career in image-making.
Curriculum is subject to change.
For students entering Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Summer 2023
Photography + Imaging
| TERM 1 | |
| Writing Studio OR Writing Studio: Intensive | 3 |
| Design 1 | 3 |
| Concept | 3 |
| Imaging 1 | 3 |
| Advanced Photographic Processes 1 | 3 |
| TERM 2 | |
| Intro to Modernism OR 3 Credits of HHIS | 3 |
| Composition | 3 |
| View Camera | 3 |
| Imaging 2 | 3 |
| Core Lighting | 3 |
| TERM 3 | |
| History of Photo 1 OR History of Photo 2 | 3 |
| Professional Presentation | 3 |
| Basics of Video Production | 3 |
| 3rd Term Review | 0 |
| Portrait Lighting | 3 |
| Color | 3 |
| TERM 4 | |
| Architecture | 3 |
| Fine Art Photography | 3 |
| Still Life 1 OR Product Photography | 3 |
| TERM 5 | |
| Business and Professional Practice OR Business, Entrepreneurship or Professional Practices course | 3 |
| 5th Term Review | 0 |
| Design 2 | 3 |
| Location Photography | 3 |
| TERM 6 | |
| Portfolio Development | 3 |
| Transdisciplinary Studio | 3 |
| TERM 7 | |
| 7th Term Review | 0 |
| Photo Production | 3 |
| TERM 8 | |
| Final Crit | 3 |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| Humanities and Sciences electives: | |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Science and Technology | 3 |
| Business and Professional Practice | 3 |
| Any of the above | 18 |
| Studio electives | 15 |
| TOTAL | |
| Total H&S units | 45 |
| Total Studio units | 75 |
| Total Required Units | 120 |
Designmatters Minor
| Photography + Imaging Curriculum Map | Requirements: 18 credits |
| H+S Requirements | 6 credits |
| Humanities and Sciences Electives (2) – Terms 5-8 | |
| Choose any two from a list of 15 to 20 H&S classes appropriate for Designmatters. | |
| Studio Requirements | 6 credits |
| PHOT-254 Fine Art Photography – Term 4 | |
| Choose 1 course from: | |
| PHOT-319 Portrait + Identity | |
| PHOT-316 Editorial Photography | |
| PHOT-318 From Still to Motion | |
| PHOT-308 Documentary Photography | |
| PHOT-361 Entrepreneurial Strategies | |
| Designmatters Requirements | 6 credits |
| TDS-TBD: Designmatters TDS -- Terms 5-8 | |
| PHOT-421 Video + Multi-Media | |
There’s so much art and design in this school—take it step-by-step.
Ron Gutierrez Photography & Imaging Student