• PHIL 2420: CRITICAL THINKING

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Introduces the student to rhetorical and scientific methods of critical thinking, definition, argument formulation, and logical analysis. Applications of logic and reasoning drawn from a wide variety of sources. (3 hrs lec) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 1101: OUTDOOR PHOTO FIRST YEAR SEMINAR

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  As a First Year Seminar class for incoming freshman interested in photography, this class will provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with Northwest College in general; its programs, majors, services, and personnel. These topics will be covered in the first meeting along with an assignment discussing a student academic/career plan or outline. Photgraphically, this course will provide an intensive weekend of photography in the Beartooth Mountains and Yellowstone National Park exploring the aesthetics, lighting, composition and technical aspects of landscape, outdoor and nature photography. Orientation sessions prior to the field weekend and critique sessions following the weekend session are also required. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 1490: PHOTOGRAPHY TOPICS

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  No course description available. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 1540: BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Intended for the non-photo major, this course introduces beginning photography with an emphasis on theories, tools and practices of digital imaging and the hardware and software used with this medium. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with digital darkroom techniques, digital camera, scanners, scanning and file formats, image editing programs, printers and related materials and accessories. Students will also take virtual field trips to galleries and museums to look at collections. (3 hrs lec) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 1550: OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Emphasis on field photography. Lighting, composition, and technical aspects of outdoor and nature photography studied in intensive weekend format. Critique of student work and marketing information included. May be repeated once for credit. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 1600: SURVEY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students acquire an overview of photography from its early practitioners to contemporary photographers and the history of photographic processes. Students study the history of specific photographic eras and participate in the creation of photographs using same or similar processes from that specific historical period. (3 hrs lec) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 1610: INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Designed as an introductory photography course offering practice and experience in mechanical and creative functions of the medium with emphasis on technical skills and procedures. Introduces basic mechanical principles of the camera and darkroom, enforcing good habits as students learn film and print development techniques. Successful completion contributes to a strong foundation for further study in advanced photography courses. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 1630: VIEW CAMERA AND BASIC LIGHTING

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Introduces the 4 x 5 view camera and skills to control proper perspective of the image and basic lighting. Explores the use of tools with studio assignments and proper exposure and developing techniques. Stresses creativity and expressive use of photographic instruments. Investigates current and historical trends in the imaging industry and issues of ethics in photography. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1610 with a "C" or better. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 1970: INTERNSHIP: PHOTOGRAPHY

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  No course description available. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2320: DIG PHTO INTENSE CAPTURE TO PRINT

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Regardless of your Photoshop or Lightroom skill level, this summer intensive workshop will help boost your confidence and hone your digital photography skill sets as the fine details of capturing, downloading, editing and printing high quality digital images. It will review what's new with Adobe Bridge and Photoshop CC 2018 updates as well as introduce workflow strategies through Adobe Lightroom Classic. This summer intensive workshop will help you learn current and industry practices and organization strategies necessary for file management, color space, white balance, editing, compositing, archiving and finally, printing on the Epson P800 printers. At the end of the week, you will select, edit, print and mat your favorite image from the workshop to be displayed in a farewell exhibition. (3 hrs lec) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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