Photography

The photography program explores the unique qualities of the medium and its possibilities for personal expression. Through a series of visual assignments, students experiment with the various reasons for making photographs: as documents, as images designed and directed by the photographer, and
as social commentary. Instruction is tailored to the individual student’s needs and abilities with the hope that each one will find her or his own voice.

Students learn fundamental camera, darkroom and electronic imaging skills necessary for convincing picture making. While photographic technique is stressed, emphasis is always given to ideas and how to make those ideas visual and exciting.

In addition to the studio courses, all photography students are required to take a class in the history of photography. The photographic facilities include a large twenty station darkroom, a ten station digital lab equipped with scanners and large format inkjet printers, a dedicated lab for historic and alternative photographic processes and a studio equipped with professional lighting equipment and view cameras.

The photography curriculum is designed to keep a fine balance of both traditional analogue and digital photographic practices.

 For further information regarding the Photography Program, please contact 

Professor Mitch Eckert
Email Mitch Eckert
Phone: 502.852.0870

Professor Mary Carothers
Email Mary Carothers
Phone: 502.852.0836