Photography Program

The Photography Program at California Baptist University in Riverside, California explores the practice and theory of photography via technical understandings and methodological explorations of the photography medium as applied to commercial, fine art, and social practice. Through the introduction of narrative, conceptual development, and Christian worldview - students will acquire a unique stylistic aesthetic and photographic voice leading to a professional portfolio. Best practices, latest technologies, ideation, craft, and business acumen are embedded into the instruction and mentorship - all with the intention of sending graduates out to make an impact for the Kingdom.

Photography Program

 

The Photography Program at California Baptist University in Riverside, California explores the practice and theory of photography via technical understandings and methodological explorations of the photography medium as applied to commercial, fine art, and social practice. Through the introduction of narrative, conceptual development, and Christian worldview - students will acquire a unique stylistic aesthetic and photographic voice leading to a professional portfolio. Best practices, latest technologies, ideation, craft, and business acumen are embedded into the instruction and mentorship - all with the intention of sending graduates out to make an impact for the Kingdom.


Photography, BA (54 units)

Lower Division Requirements

  • DES 110 - Creativity: Process and Purpose

  • PHO 105 - Digital Photography (previously The Camera)

  • PHO 110 - Commercial Photography

  • PHO 120 - Fine Art Photography

  • PHO 140 - History of Photography

  • PHO 250 - Post-Production

Upper Division Requirements

  • DES 310 - Creativity: Collaboration and Context

  • PHO 310 - Process and Practice

  • PHO 330 - Visual Storytelling

  • PHO 332 - Studio Lighting

  • PHO 350 - Digital Printing and Color Management

  • PHO 400 - Special Topics in Photography

  • PHO 415 - Context and Narrative

  • PHO 432 - Location Lighting

  • PHO 433 - Studio Practice

  • PHO 450 - Digital Asset Management

  • PHO 485 - Photography Business

  • PHO 499 - Portfolio and Gallery


Photography Minor (24 units)

Lower Division Requirements

  • PHO 105 - Digital Photography (previously The Camera)

  • PHO 140 - History of Photography

  • PHO 250 - Post-Production

Upper Division Requirements

  • PHO 310 - Process and Practice

  • PHO 330 - Visual Storytelling

  • PHO 332 - Studio Lighting

  • PHO 350 - Digital Printing and Color Management

  • PHO 432 - Location Lighting