Fine Art—Color Photography [major or minor]
The Color Major is designed for students looking to develop their skills as visual artists and enter the world of fine art color photography. Students are encouraged to master their technical skills while exploring options for a visual path for their work. Business components are integrated throughout this program to emphasize an understanding of individual work in the context of the broader fine art market. This course track gives students the opportunity to explore their creative ideas and develop their images into a cohesive body of work to present to galleries, collectors and other exhibition venues. All students in this program are required to submit their work to student exhibitions and calls for entry.

TERM 1
Color I: Advanced Color Photography :: 6 units
This course begins with the question, “What is art?” Through class lectures, discussion and viewing the work of contemporary fine art color photographers, students define the concept of art and employ these concepts in the production of their work. Assignments encourage students to explore their creativity in the images they capture as well as the tools and methods they use to create them. Weekly critiques emphasize the importance of possessing and conveying intention in their work and being able to articulate that intention to the group.

TERM 2
Color II: Color Projects :: 6 units
In this course, students are encouraged to push their creativity to the limit in the quest for developing a dynamic body of color photographs. Visual exercises continue to supplement photography assignments that explore and represent abstract ideas and concepts. Gallery visits, reading assignments, research projects and class discussions support students as they strive for color image integrity. Weekly class critiques help students hone their skills and deepen their work.

TERM 3
Color III: Color Portfolio :: 6 units
Color Portfolio is the culmination of the Color Program emphasizing color technique and visual development. Weekly class critiques assist students in completing their body of work and exploring the creative possibilities of presentation and exhibition. Students examine the process of creating titles for their images and the necessity of writing an effective artist statement. By the end of this course, each student will have created a unique, dynamic and cohesive portfolio of images suitable for gallery exhibition.