Photography Minor

The Photography Minor is designed to help students from all majors further prepare for the job market. The Photography Minor consists of 18 hours in studio art, which include: ARST 2318, ARST 3370, and ARST 3371, and three courses from ARST 4370, ARST 4371, ARST 4372, ARST 4373, and ARST 4315.

ARST 2318 • Designing with New Technologies

Problems in design utilizing new technologies for the visual artist. Emphasis on computer-aided imagery. Three credit hours.

ARST 3370 • Photography 1

This is the basic course. Here you will learn everything you need to know in order to make a black and white print. We start with the fundamental skills and progress to the image making concepts that create the skilled photographer. The class is appropriate for both the true beginner and those with considerable experience. Photography 1 is a prerequisite for all the other photography classes at UALR.

ARST 3371 • Photography 2

This course is an overview of various forms of photographic expression, including documentary, metaphoric, and experimental approaches. Students continue to develop technical skill using black and white materials. Fine art printing and presentation skills are explored in depth. Along with Photography 1, this course is recommended for other courses in the photography curriculum.

ARST 4370 • Professional Photo Techniques

Exploration of the technical skills required for commercial, architectural, and portrait photography. Emphasis on either studio lighting or large-format view camera work will be announced in advanced. Professional equipment provided. Prerequisite: ARST 3370 and ARST 3371

ARST 4371 • Alternative Photo Methods

Exploration of alternative methods of photographic image making. Assignments challenge each student to question traditional techniques and materials. Prerequisites: ARST 3370 and ARST 3371

ARST 4372 • Digital Color Photography

An introduction to digital photography using traditional color films and digital printing techniques. Emphasis on the expressive use of color. Students use traditional cameras. Digital printing facilities are provided. Students will expand upon their knowledge of photography with the addition of color mediums. The students will also continue to expand upon their own photographic expression. Prerequisites: ARST 3370 and ARST 3371

The further exploration of concepts introduced in other photography courses. Individual assignments based on each student's previous experience and interest. Course will run in conjunction of other courses being offered. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

ARST 4315 • Advanced Problems in Design / Projects in Photography

This course runs in conjunction with the other advanced courses. This is our new open studio course, and is an advanced offering suitable for all students beyond Photography I & II. At the beginning to the semester, each student selects a project from the options offered, and the options vary each term. Therefore, there will be projects suitable for every individual from the student who is primarily interested in commercial photography, or perhaps those who seek to broaden their concept of photographic expression. Since the participants have different interests and are working at different levels of expertise, there is a lively exchange of ideas in this class.