Commercial photography classes are also available. Students need an adjustable 35 MM camera for these courses. Open lab hours are also required. Topics include the general mechanics of camera lenses and shutters and the general characteristics of photographic films, papers and chemicals. Darkroom procedures are presented, including enlarging, processing, contact printing, and exposing films and paper.
Artificial lighting is introduced.
Techniques learned in Photography 1316 are refined. Emphasis is on photographic communication. Commercial or contract photography is studied. Field, studio, and darkroom experiences for various kinds of photography are discussed. Social, portrait, studio, fashion, publicity, landscape, and product photography, as well as portfolio development, are included.