Paier College of Art, Hamden, CT

Photography

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Photography program has, as its underlying basis, the recognition of photography as a unique and elegant blend of science and art which has evolved into one of the most influential media of communication on the planet. As a fine art that works directly from reality and is, therefore, grounded in truth, it is an extremely potent and evocative means of self-expression. As the preferred means of news reportage, it has, since its inception, been the primary force in documenting global events, and, in some cases, even shaping world history. As the medium of choice for product advertising, it accounts for billions of dollars of consumer trade, annually. And now, with the advent of digital photography, the creative power and control of the individual photographer is almost unlimited.

A two-year Associate in Fine Arts degree, or a two-year diploma, is offered for students wishing to prepare for this field. Also, a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Digital Imaging has been designed to cover the increased digital needs of our students, as well as to continue to offer the skills, concepts and history of traditional gelatin/silver photography. This program has been carefully designed to accurately mirror the dynamic merger of traditional and digital imagining which is currently evolving in the field.

The BFA program offers the student a unique experience that covers both fine art and commercial photography. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire skills that enable them to choose from many different photo career directions which are currently evolving in the field.

Career opportunities in photography are quite varied, and include portraiture, photojournalism, architectural photography, product photography, wedding photography, photographic processing and printing, and many forms of prepress digital manipulation. Positions vary from entry to intermediate level and self-employment.


Photography Programs:

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Photography | Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Photography | Diploma in Photography

 

Bachelor of Fine Art Degree in Photography and Digital Imaging

First Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
PH101 Black & White Photography I 3/5/75
AS101 English I 3/3/45
GD250 Graphic Production for Photographers 2/3/45
AH105 History of Western Art I 3/3/45
PH116 Photojournalism 2/3/45
AS231 Mathematical Ideas (Math. Req.) 3/3/45
  Fall Semester Totals 16/22/330
     
PH102 Black & White Photography II 3/5/75
PH111 Color Photography I 3/5/75
CG260 Photo Digital Imaging 2/3/45
AS205 Intro to Philosophy (Human. Req.) 3/3/45
PH122 Studio Portraiture 3/5/75
AH267 Effective Speaking (Human. Ele) 3/3/45
  Spring Semester Totals 17/24/360
  First Year Totals 33/46/690
Second Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
PH211 Color Photography II 3/5/75
PH202 Contemporary Concepts 3/3/45
PH251 Digital Media I 3/5/75
PH209 Photo Science 3/4/60
PH121 Product Photography 3/5/75
  Fall Semester Totals 15/22/330
     
PH252 Digital Media II 3/5/75
AS102 English II 3/3/45
AH106 History of Western Art II 3/3/45
PH250 Photographer's Portfolio 2/3/45
PH219 The View Camera 3/5/75
  Elective 2/3/45
  Spring Semester Totals 16/22/330
  Second Year Totals 31/44/660

Third Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
AS250 Business Practices 2/3/45
PH361 Digital Photography Methods 3/5/75
FO111 Drawing I 3/5/75
FO219 Painting I: Oil 3/5/75
AH305 History of Modern Art 3/3/45
 

Social Science Elective

3/3/45
  Fall Semester Totals 17/24/360
     
PH362 Experimental Photography 3/5/75
PH247 Historical Processes 3/5/75
GD370 Painting on the Computer 2/3/45
AS210 General Psychology (Social Sci. Req.) 2/3/45
  Humanities Elective 3/3/45
  Elective 3/3-5/45-75
  Spring Semester Totals 17/24/315
  Third Year Totals

34/45/675


Fourth Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
PH441  
Black & White Photography III
3/5/75
PH461 Digital Photography Book 3/5/75
PH471 Video Production I
3/5/75
CG381 Web Page Design 3/3/45
AS355 Intro to Biology (Phys. Sci. Req.)
3/3/45
  Humanities Elective I 3/3/45
  Elective 2/3/45
  Fall Semester Totals 16/24/360
     
PH462 Digital Imaging Portfolio 3/5/75
PH452 Senior Degree Project 3/5/75
PH422 Studio Photography 2/3/45
AH406 History of Contemporary Art 3/3/45
  Physical Science Elective 3/3/45
  Spring Semester Totals 16/22/330
  Fourth Year Totals 32/46/690
  Program Totals 130/181/2715

SCH represents Semester Hours (credits) per semester
CHW represents Clock Hours (contact time) per week
CHS represents Clock Hours per semester (15 Weeks)

Total Semester Hours: 130
182-184 Total Clock Hours
x 15 weeks per semester: 2715
Associates of Fine Art in Photography
Foundation Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
PH101 Black & White Photography I 3/5/75
GD250 Graphic Production for Photographers 2/3/45
PH116 Photojournalism 2/3/45
AS101 English I 3/3/45
AH105 History of Western Art ! 3/3/45
AS231 Mathematical Ideas (Math. Req.) 3/3/45
  Fall Semester Totals 16/22/330
     
PH102 Black & White Photography II 3/5/75
PH111 Color Photography I 3/5/75
CG260 Photo Digital Imaging 2/3/45
PH122 Studio Portraiture 3/5/75
  Directed Academic Elective 3/3/45
PS267 Effective Speaking (Dir. Academic Elec.) 3/3/45
  Spring Semester Totals 17/24/360
  First Year Totals 33/46/690
Second Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
PH211 Color Photography II 3/5/75
PH202 Contemporary Concepts 3/3/45
PH251 Digital Media I 3/5/75
PH209 Photo Science 3/4/60
PH121 Product Photography 3/5/75
  Fall Semester Totals 15/22/330
     
PH252 Digital Media II 3/5/75
PH250 Photographer's Portfolio 2/3/45
PH219 The View Camera 3/5/75
  Art History Elective 3/3/45
AS102 English II 3/3/45
  Elective 2/3/45
  Spring Semester Totals 16/22/330
  Second Year Totals 31/44/660
  Program Totals 64/89/1335
SH represents Semester Hours (credits) per semester
CHW represents Clock Hours (contact time) per week
CHS represents Clock Hours per semester (15 Weeks)

Total Semester Hours: 64
89 Total Mininum Clock Hours x 15 weeks
per semester: 1335

 

Diploma in Photography
Foundation Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
PH101 Black & White Photography I 3/5/75
PH202 Contemporary Concepts 3/3/45
GD250 Graphic Production for Photographers 2/3/45
PH116 Photojournalism 2/3/45
AS101 English I 3/3/45
  Fall Semester Totals 13/19/285
     
PH102 Black & White Photography II 3/5/75
PH111 Color Photography I 3/5/75
CG260 Photo Digital Imaging 2/3/45
PH122 Studio Portraiture 3/5/75
  Art History Elective 3/3/45
  Spring Semester Totals 14/21/315
  First Year Totals 27/40/600
Second Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
PH211 Color Photography II 3/5/75
PH251 Digital Media I 3/5/75
PH209 Photo Science 3/4/60
PH121 Product Photography 3/5/75
  Fall Semester Totals 12/19/285
     
PH209 Digital Media II 3/5/75
PH250 Photographer's Portfolio 2/3/45
PH219 View Camera 3/5/75
AS102 English II 3/3/45
  Elective 2/2-3/30-45
  Spring Semester Totals 13/18-19/
270-285
  Second Year Totals 25/37/555
  Program Totals 52/77/1155
SH represents Semester Hours (credits) per semester
CHW represents Clock Hours (contact time) per week
CHS represents Clock Hours per semester (15 Weeks)

Total Semester Hours: 52
77 Total Mininum Clock Hours x 15 weeks
per semester: 1155