Photography/Digital Imaging
The Photography emphasis is one of the largest studio programs in the Department of Art and Art History. As a fine arts photography program, it has at its core the belief that the contemporary art student can no longer be defined by a single medium. As a photography/digital imaging major, you will develop in a setting that encourages the incorporation of traditional methods and theories with inquiries into digital technologies and new media. One of the strengths of our program is in alternative photographic processes where students explore the merging of 19th century photographic technologies with a contemporary vision. The curriculum requires students to use the extensive library collections on campus as well as the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. This combination of traditional approaches and contemporary critical ideologies provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for the creative artist to develop her or his personal voice.
The facilities have well-equipped traditional black and white and color darkrooms, labs, and a print finishing area. Students develop and print negatives up to 4” x 5”, making prints up to mural size. Students work in a wide range of media including traditional film and silver processes, positive and negative color and non-silver processes. The digital imaging lab in the Art Building provides student access to current digital imaging, publishing, and video editing software. Film scanners accept up to 3” x 4” negatives; both basic and large flatbed scanners are available.
We also have a very active student photography organization: UPAC (Utah Photographic Arts Council) that works hard to build bridges with other academic institutions and secure exhibition opportunities for its members.
Emphasis Area Requirements and Four-Year Plan
- Photography/Digital Imaging major and plan