Department of Art
Photography

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City University Photography Program offers course instructions in a wide range of traditional and non-traditional photography. The primary emphasis in the B.F.A., B.A. and M.L.A. programs is to allow each student to pursue his or her own personal visions, ideas and goals. Small classes insure each student receives one-on-one instructions in areas tailored for their special interest. Even though the program is designed primarily for fine art black and white film and digital photography, non-silver and alternative processes are strongly encouraged. Students are also encouraged to explore photography from a social, cultural and experimental point of view. The facilities include one basic and one major’s darkroom with all essential developing and printing equipment. The digital photography computer lab contains sixteen Apple computers, which run the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop software. Click to view the Student Photography Gallery.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography (60 Credit Hours)
Bachelor of Arts in Photography (42 Credit Hours)
Master of Liberal Arts Emphasis in Photography (36 Credit Hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

2113 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY I
A lecture and hands-on course that explores the history of photography from 1839 through 1945. Emphasis is on processes, photography movements, and photographers. Lab fee required. (spring)

*2163 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY I
This is an introductory course in fine art black and white photography. Strong emphasis is placed on camera functions, acquiring the negative, and film and print processing. The goal is to establish an understanding of photography aesthetics while building work skills in camera and darkroom techniques. A short introduction to digital photography is given. Students must provide a camera with manual capability. Lab fee required. Cross-listed MASC 2163. (fall)

*2263 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY II
A continuation of basic black and white photography stressing camera and darkroom techniques. Emphasis on camera control, composition, film and print quality, filters, and print presentation. Students must provide a camera with manual capability. Lab fee required. Prerequisite PHOT 2163. (spring)

3163 SPECIAL STUDIES I
First course in independent studies directed entirely toward establishing personal techniques, photographic direction, and portfolio building. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: PHOT 2263. (TBA)

3213 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY II
A lecture and hands-on course that explores the history of photography from 1946 through the present. Emphasis is on processes, photography movements, and photographers. Lab fee required. (spring)

3263 SPECIAL STUDIES II
This course is primarily for students who are seeking a B.A., B.F.A. or M.L.A. in fine art photography. Strong emphasis is placed on personal techniques and establishing a portfolio with photographic direction. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: PHOT 3163.

3363 SPECIAL STUDIES III
This advanced independent study course focuses on special problems within the photographic processes. Students may emphasize darkroom experimentation or alternative photographic processes. The portfolio is still a primary objective. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: PHOT 3263, approval of instructor. (TBA)

3463 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
This is an introductory course in the digital image-making process. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding the digital SLR, point and shoot cameras, lighting, scanning, printing, and basic Adobe Photoshop as it relates to photography. The objective is to establish a basic knowledge of digital photography as it relates to the fine art process. The course is open to both major and nonmajor students. A personal digital camera is not a requirement for this course. Prerequisite: none required, however; a basic course in film photography is extremely helpful. Lab fee required. (fall)

3563 PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVES
These courses allow students to fulfill their photography elective requirements. They also offer highly motivated students the opportunity to expand their portfolios. Courses offered are Alternative Processes, Pinhole Photography, Commercial Photography, Photography Criticism, Documentary/ Photojournalism, Creative/Experimental, Landscape, Cityscape, Studio/Environmental Portrait, Critical Issues in Photography, Photography Internship, Medium/Large Format Camera, Darkroom Techniques, Architectural Photography, Business in Photography, Color Photography, Digital Photography, Fashion Photography, A Study of Photographers, The Zone System, and Specialized Photography Workshops. (TBA)

3663 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II
This course is an advanced continuation of Digital Photography I. Special emphases are placed on intermediate to advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques as they apply to fine art photography. A personal digital SLR is not a requirement for this course. Prerequisite: PHOT 3463. Instructor permission and lab fee required. (spring)

4463 SPECIAL STUDIES IV
This is an internship course in a specific photography area of student interest and is a requirement for all B.F.A. photography majors. Prerequisite: PHOT 3363. Instructor permission required. Lab fee may be required.