BFA in Photography - Portland - OR - Oregon - PNCA Pacific Northwest College of Art - I546

PNCA’s Photography department engages students in the dynamic world of image-making through both traditional and contemporary forms of fine arts photography. Students interact with dynamic and diverse faculty, in a learning environment that stresses impeccable craftsmanship and creative experimentation. Students are supported in their exploration with strong technical instruction, outstanding photography facilities, and coursework that balances aesthetic, conceptual, and historical concerns.

Facilities

    * Digital Fine Art Printing Lab
    * Beginning Black and White Lab
    * Advanced Black and White Lab
    * Photography Studio
    * Computer Arts Center

Processes

    * Black and white
    * Color
    * Digital imaging
    * Large format
    * Non-silver contemporary processes

Foundation Year

FD101-102 Visual Elements
FD101-102 Basic Drawing
FD111 3-D Design
FD112 Time Arts
LA 121-122 English Composition
LA125-126 Art & Design in Contemporary Society

Sophomore Year

PH271 Beginning B&W Photo    
PH272 Beginning Color Photo (Digital)
IM201 Theory and Practice
Studio Elective
AH217 History of Photography
MTH101 Mathematics
AH 211 Art Hist:Paleolithic-Gothic    
AH212 Art Hist: Renaissance- WWII
SCI223-224 Natural Science

Junior Year

PH371Intermediate Photo (B&W)    
PH372 Intermediate Photo
PH373 Alternative Photo & Contemporary Practices    
PH374 Studio Lighting
Studio Electives
Art History Elective (300-level)
MTH101-102 Mathematics
Liberal Arts Elective
IM301 Theory & Practice

Senior Year

PH471 Advanced Photography    
ND401 Professional Practices    
PH472 Photography Thesis
ND402 Thesis Research & Writing
Studio Electives
LA325 Literature Seminar
LA321 Social Science Seminar