Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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ART 2168 - Photography IV


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
Photography IV provides an opportunity for advanced students to develop a body of work, prepare the work for exhibition, and assemble a mature portfolio of photographs. Students may create work using traditional film and/or digital photographic methods. A course fee is required. Additional costs may be incurred based on individual student need. See course notes in eServices or contact the instructor for additional information. Students should be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week outside of class working on assignments in the on-campus art studios and facilities.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): ART 1165  and ART 1166  or ART 2167  
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Advanced camera and darkroom skills

Additional fee to student: Yes

Learner Outcomes
  1. Develop a body of work that is thematically based.
  2. Print photographs at a professional standard.
  3. Assemble and organize a photography portfolio demonstrating technical expertise.
  4. Assemble and organize a photography portfolio reflecting aesthetic maturity.
  5. Approach an exhibition space with the intention of showing one’s work.
  6. Articulate the symbolic and thematic meaning of one’s work verbally.
  7. Articulate the symbolic and thematic meaning of one’s work in writing.
  8. Participate in an intellectual discussion about photography with one’s classmates.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. Students work to create an advanced body of work using photographic media
  2. Advanced-level exploration of aesthetics in photography
  3. An in-depth development of content and image in photographic media

Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.



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