This course will address photography’s expanded field by making use of found and sourced lens-based imagery for the purpose of making fine art.

Below are descriptions of some of the assignments in the course with student work examples.

Location Lighting is an introduction to the professional location lighting techniques using off-camera flash photography.

Video Art addresses the use of an approved digital camera, computer, and video editing software for digital video input and editing of video in a fine arts context. 

The Digital Drawing course teaches how to utilize computer software, drawing tablets, cameras, and traditional media to create digital imagery.

Below are descriptions of some of the assignments in the course with student work examples.

A Series Of 50-100 Drawings or “A Day in the Life”

Your objective is to document the day in the life of a character or an event.

Photographic Portfolio I is an introduction to the professional practices in photography and the development of a portfolio.

Advanced Printmaking is an exploration of advanced printmaking concepts and techniques. The course emphasizes refining a personal aesthetic using previously learned print processes with plate lithographic techniques.

Directed Individual Study course.

Harned Hall Mural

Two undergraduate graphic design students from the Department of Art, James Karlson and Mary Katherine Sanders, designed and painted a mural on the first floor of Harned Hall, home to the Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University.

History of Photography is a three hour lecture course teaching the history of still photography as a fine art from its beginning to present.

Below is an assignment with student work examples.