常见问题
问: I'm just starting the program and I've never had any formal education in photography
before. 我该怎么开始呢？
答: There are two introductory courses in our program:
-ARTS 2356 Photography I/Darkroom (Film)
-ARTS 2348 Digital Photography I (Digital)
These courses deal with camera operation, composition, work flow, photographic traditions
and contemporary issues in imaging. They both have a 5-hour/ week blend of lab and
lecture where you produce artwork in class with instructor supervision.
问: What if I only want to learn digital photography (or) What if I only want to
learn film photography? 我还需要上暗房（或）计算机课程吗？
答: Students simply wanting to learn the basics of one aspect of the medium are welcome
to take the entry-level courses that meet their needs and stop. If further, intermediate
or advanced level study is desired, however, both of the introductory courses are
important. This is because we believe that, for any serious photographer, particularly
one with fine art aspirations, knowing the basics of both the chemical and digital
aspects of the medium is critical. Beyond the first semester, though, students may
use their choice of film or digital cameras to complete most of the assignments in
most of the program's courses.
问: 我需要什么样的相机？ 我还需要提供什么？
答: Students in most photography courses are required to supply their own camera, but
the department can provide a 35mm format film camera for students enrolled in ARTS
2356 Photography I/Darkroom. Film cameras must use 35mm format film and be capable
of manual exposure control. Digital cameras should be able to capture at least 10 MP,
be capable of manual exposure control and must be able to shoot a "RAW" file. As for
other supplies, students are responsible for providing film, printing paper, camera/computer
recordables and a few incidentals like scissors. The Photography 部门 supplies
all chemicals, ink and specialized equipment.
问: 我想只在晚上和周末上课。 Can I get a degree or certificate
this way, or am I going to have to take day classes?
答: 摄影系提供的课程在白天和晚上讲授。
高级课程每年提供一次，每天昼夜交替。 While
most of our courses are offered during the week, a few of them are taught on weekends.
Check the current Semester Course Schedule for a list of what weekend courses are
available for a given semester.
问: 我不想上课，但我想用一下你们的暗房或电脑设备。
我可以付什么费用吗？ 我可以租你们的暗房或工作室吗？
答: Our labs and studios are for the 已金沙博彩学生的快递使用 in a Photography 部门 class. 它们在任何时候都不能出租。
如果你想使用这些设施，你必须上学分课。 继续教育
courses are not offered in our facilities.
问: 先决条件：它们真的是必需的吗？
答: 有先决条件的课程是有原因的。 The instructor expects
that all students who enter the classroom have an understanding of the prerequisite
materials. 如果没有适当的基础技能，有些课程是不可能的。
If you strongly feel that you have these skills and have not been through college/university
level courses, you must see the department chair for evaluation.
For more information on upcoming courses, events, program advising, course selection or career preparation for Commercial Photography, please email Scott Hensley, Workforce Program Career Coach at dshensley@collin.edu。