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Photography
The photography world is now the imaging universe. Contemporary photography balances
technique and creativity to develop imagery that evokes emotion and human understanding.
As a student in Collin College’s photography program, you will learn to use professional-level
equipment and software to shape that narrative with imagination and a deeper understanding
of process and impact.
Photography coursework will improve the visual literacy you will need to function
in today’s image-obsessed environment. Technical skills with critical software / hardware
applications, as well as creative and conceptual understanding are covered in great
detail. From techniques to improve your candid photography to the best way to light
for studio portraiture, Collin can teach and inspire you to do great work. Subjects
include intensive artistic investigations into: traditional film-based photography
techniques and approaches; advanced darkroom and alternative processes; studio lighting
for portrait, fashion and product; comprehensive creative solutions; and contemporary
digital workflow.
Our state-of-the-art photography facility is one of the best in the state. It houses
a fully equipped 20 work-station MAC Lab with Epson printers and a digital media room
with Nikon / Imacon / Epson scanners and multiple large-format Epson printers. We
have a split studio with Profoto strobe set-ups and a continuous artificial lighting
option for digital video. Our darkroom includes 20 4x5 enlargers with a film processing
room and alternative processing room. Equipment check out for digital, 35mm, medium-
and large-format film cameras, and portable strobe lighting available.
Recommended Electives
ARTS 1313 Foundations of Art
ARTS 2348 Digital Media
ARTS 2356 Photography I
ARTS 2357 Photography II
PHTC 1300 Digital Photography II
PHTC 1371 Book, Design, and Presentation
PHTC 2380 Cooperative Education – Commercial Photography
See workforce Commercial Photography (AAS)
Department Website
www.collin.edu/department/photography