210 INDEPENDENT PROJECTS AND PLANNING (CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT)

Through intermediate studies in visual fine art theory, lighting, printmaking and history, students will build on the groundwork from 1st year modules and begin work on major portfolio and exhibition projects. Instructional emphasis is placed on mentoring students to find their own vision through individual exploration and creativity, conceptual development, and independent application of knowledge and skills.

Students will enhance their development, planning, and initiating of visual fine art projects under the guidance of instructors. Selected specific readings and presentations on historical and contemporary issues will help advance the individual student projects. PAP 210 readies students for major independent application in PAP 250 Portfolio and Exhibition 2: Presentation.

Learning Component:
Classroom lectures 
Student independent research
Instructor guided lab (studio, darkroom, field work)
Non-instructor guided lab
Student project presentation and critique 

Student Evaluation Elements:
Lab: Studio & Field Lighting Component 40%

History and Theory of Photography Component 20%

Advanced Concepts and Design Component 40%
Total 100%