PHOTOGRAPHY OVERVIEW
Students receive technical instruction in black and white and color photography, as well as digital image production.  The critique is the centerpiece of the photography concentration. In it, the student develops presentation as well as analytical and verbal skills. We encourage the individual student to explore his/her personal vision and tailor technical solutions to fit this need.

The Photography Portfolio is the capstone course for this concentration.  The body of work produced in this course represents an expression of an aesthetic exploration technically executed and presented in a professional manner. Field trips, visiting artists, and studio visits augment the course of study.

Small, medium and large format cameras are available for student use, as well as a fully equipped and monitored black and white darkroom for beginners.  Individual darkrooms equipped with large and small format enlargers are provided for the advanced students. A state-of-the-art color processor services the individual color darkrooms.  

The close proximity to the Smoky Mountain National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway and local natural attractions provide ample opportunity for the student who is interested inphotographing the landscape.