PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY:
BIOCOMMUNICATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY CONCENTRATION

Biocommunications Photography is a concentration under the curriculum title of Photographic Technology. This curriculum prepares individuals with the techniques and procedures used in biocmmunications photography. Course work includes all core first year studies along with a strong foundation in basic portraiture, commercial and photojournalism. Specialized courses include macrophotography, multimedia production and internship experiences under close supervision in related settings.

Graduates should be thoroughly prepared to safely and successfully perform the duties required in entry-level positions in biocommunications photography or related areas.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Photography is a competitive field with many opportunities for sharp, aggressive individuals. Places of employment for graduates include commercial and portrait studios, educational institutions, newspapers, magazines, and corporations. Working conditions vary widely depending upon the major field of study within photography. For example, a biomedical photographer would work almost entirely inside, while a photojournalist would frequently work outside or on location. Entry-level salaries vary widely, usually $19,000 – $28,000 annually.

COURSE INFORMATION

Major Courses

Photography (23 courses) - These courses cover the basics of black and white photography; materials and processes of black and white and color photography; materials, processes and techniques used in custom color printing; traditional mounting and corrections techniques used in color and black and white photography; basic perceptual and design skills; hands-on study of the large- and small-format cameras; studio lighting for object illustration, portraits and products; digital imaging; techniques for biocommunications news and public relations photography; equipment and techniques for magnified images; and computer-based multimedia production; and planning, executing and presenting a professional portfolio.
Cooperative Education (2 courses) - These courses consist of work experience with a College-approved employer.

General Education Courses

Electives (2 courses) - Biomedical Photography majors are required to take a 3-credit-hour social/behavioral science course and a 3-credit-hour humanities/fine arts course.
English (2 courses) - These courses emphasize the writing process and professional communication skills.
Math (1 course) - Topics include applications to percent, ratio and proportion, formulas, statistics, functional notation, linear functions and their groups, probability, sampling techniques, scatter plots, and modeling.

Faculty Advisor

The faculty advisors for Photographic Technology are:
Greg Stewart, (336) 633-0325, gtstewart@randolph.edu;
Chuck Egerton, (336) 633-0283, caegerton@randolph.edu;
Kevin Eames, (336) 633-0237, kceames@randolph.edu;
Ashley Fetner, (336) 633-0285, asfetner@randolph.edu;
Bill Thompson, (336) 633-0285, wethompson@randolph.edu;
Irene Townsend, (336) 633-0283, pitownsend@randolph.edu.