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Biomedical and Forensic Photography Specialization

Photography (BFA, BA)

Photography (BFA, BA) Biomedical and Forensic Photography Specialization

What is the Biomedical and Forensic Photography Specialization?

The Biomedical and Forensic Photography specialization is for students with a combined interest in photography, biology, and criminal justice.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biomedical and Forensic Photography is a 61 credit major. An integral part of this program is a 21 week intensive internship at the Forensic Imaging Bureau of the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office. This provides the student with an opportunity to work alongside professionals in this specialized field. Acceptance into the Biomedical and Forensic Photography 21 week intensive internship is dependent on the completion of the Biomedical and Forensic Practicum (a 3-credit on-site practicum taken during summer), and approval by the Director of the Forensic Imaging Bureau.

What Facilities are available to you?

Barry University prides itself on offering all of our students’ personal attention through small class sizes. In addition to small class sizes and a committed faculty, Barry also offers you the latest in creative resources. The photography facilities are available seven days a week to students enrolled in photography courses. These facilities include a large black and white darkroom, and a DeVere Digital Enlarger in a dedicated space for printing digital files in the traditional darkroom. We also have a separate alternative processes darkroom with UV light sources, and a color darkroom with enlargers and a RA-4 processor. Our large lighting studio is equipped with a Profoto lighting system. We have two state-of-the-art Macintosh labs available to all Fine Art majors. Each lab has the newest versions of Adobe creative software. An array of both large and small format printers will allow you to see all of your projects come to life.

Biomedical and Forensic Photography Core (51 Credits)

  • Introduction to basic two‑dimensional design concepts, theory and techniques through the study of the principles and elements of art. Color theory and linear perspective will be introduced. (Special fee)

  • An introduction to Photography with emphasis placed upon technical, aesthetic, and historical perspectives of this fine art medium. Camera and black and white darkroom procedures are explored. Adjustable film camera required; limited number of rental cameras available. (Special fee)

  • Projects involving abstraction and character‑portraits allow the student to creatively refine techniques of PHO 203 Basic Photography; new areas such as hand coloring, toning, high contrast ortho film and solarization are explored. Prerequisite: PHO 203. (Special fee)

  • Students use the computer to make and manipulate photographic images. Tools and techniques include color balancing, painting, cloning, text, and making composite photographs. Pre or Co‑requisite: CS 180 or equivalent or by Permission of Instructor. (Special fee)

  • This course is an exploration of digital image capture techniques, workflow, and digital output. Emphasis is placed upon technical, aesthetic, contemporary, and historical perspectives of the medium of digital photography as a fine art. DSLR camera required (or equivalent, see faculty for approval). Prerequisites: CS 180, PHO 203, and PHO 305. (Special fee)

  • Practical development of photographic skills beyond the objectives of regular course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: PHO 303 and permission of Department Chair.

  • PHO 405 – Advanced Digital Imaging
    A refined study of digital manipulation through the use of image editing software. More complex layer techniques, use of scanner as an input device, various source materials and non‑traditional presentations are explored. Discussions will include aesthetics and ethics of using digitally modified images. Prerequisites: PHO 305 and either PHO 206 or PHO 313 or permission of instructor. (Special fee)

    PHO 406 – Advanced Digital Photographic Imaging
    Application of advanced digital camera techniques as an expressive visual medium along with the use of image editing software. The class will reinforce digital photographic manipulation skills, as well as discussions about digital artists, critical thinking, and aesthetics in relation to personal creativity and expression. Prerequisites: PHO 305 and either PHO 206 or PHO 313 or permission of instructor. (Special fee)

    PHO 419 – Digital Fine Art Printing
    An advanced course investigating the printing of fine art digital images. Several types of digital printers and substrates will be utilized. A component of the course is the development of a coherent digitally printed body of creative photographic imagery. Prerequisites: CS 180, PHO 313. (Special fee)

  • PHO 411 – Lighting Techniques
    An exploration of a variety of lighting techniques. Projects involve use of natural, available, incandescent, on‑ camera flash, and studio strobe lighting. Prerequisite: PHO 303 or PHO 313. 

  • Students will learn artificial lighting techniques in a studio setting to provide creative solutions to visual problems. The class will cover discussions about the principles of light and its impact on personal expression, as well as past and contemporary visual artists’ use of light. Prerequisite: PHO 303 or PHO 313 (Special fee)

  • An overview of the evolution of photography from its invention in the 1800s up to contemporary experimental work.

  • Advanced student work on an independent project; emphasis on the development of one’s personal form of expression within the student’s area of interest. This course will also introduce the student to professional practices and procedures of the photo/art world to assist the students to professionally organize and market their work. To be taken during the student’s final semester in correlation with the senior exhibition. Upon completion of their senior exhibition, students are required to provide the department with a complete set of slides or digital images of their exhibition work. Prerequisite: Graduating senior photography major. (Special fee)

  • For Photography majors in the Biomedical/Forensic Specialization, this includes practical experience within a professional setting. A 3‑12 credit Internship at an approved Biomedical and Forensic location or the 12 credit (twenty‑one week) full time internship at the Forensic Imaging Bureau of the Miami‑Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office. Prior approval of the Department Chair, Dean, and the Director of Forensic Imaging Bureau is required. Prerequisites: second semester senior status (108 credit hours), 2.50 overall GPA, in addition successful completion of all required coursework and the PHO 394 Practicum (Biomedical and Forensic). All paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the internship.

Photography Electives (6 Credits)

  • Courses designed to enrich the student’s understanding and appreciation of photography as an art form and to fill specific needs or interests. Content to be determined.

  • Students design and construct cameras to produce unique color and black and white photographs through the use of paper and film negatives. (Special fee)

  • Emphasis upon direct visual communication and effective photographic documenting of events. Prerequisite: PHO 203. (Special fee) (Also JOU 315)

  • Opportunity for research in areas of special interest to the student. Prerequisites: Senior status (901 credit hours); 2.50 overall GPA; all paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the Independent Study. Dean and Department Chair approval. For majors only. (Special fee)

  • Practical development of photographic skills beyond the objectives of regular course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: PHO 303 and permission of Department Chair.

  • Printing color enlargements from color negatives using automated RA‑4 processing. Emphasis on creative use of color and quality color printing techniques. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

  • An exploration of various color processes including printing from color negatives, and making color transfers. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

  • A refined study of digital manipulation through the use of image editing software. More complex layer techniques, use of scanner as an input device, various source materials and non‑traditional presentations are explored. Discussions will include aesthetics and ethics of using digitally modified images. Prerequisites: PHO 305 and either PHO 206 or PHO 313 or permission of instructor. (Special fee)

  • Application of advanced digital camera techniques as an expressive visual medium along with the use of image editing software. The class will reinforce digital photographic manipulation skills, as well as discussions about digital artists, critical thinking, and aesthetics in relation to personal creativity and expression. Prerequisites: PHO 305 and either PHO 206 or PHO 313 or permission of instructor. (Special fee)

  • Projects provide exploration of the view camera. Student’s photographic experiences are broadened through take‑ home access to the University’s view cameras. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

  • Perspective and scale are important factors to be considered when two‑dimensional art is being created using medium and large format cameras. Large scale printing in either black and white and/or color introduces the important element of scale into the student’s images. Prerequisite: PHO 303 (Special fee)

  • A combination of art history and applied studio study. Styles and techniques of selected creative photographic masters will be studied, analyzed, and discussed. Students will then create their own original photographic images reflecting the influence, subject matter, and techniques of those master photographers. Prerequisites: PHO 303. (Special fee)

  • This course will explore various photographic processes that are an alternative to contemporary photographic image‑making techniques. Photographic techniques used throughout the history of the medium have subtle qualities and properties that are unique in their creative possibilities. The use of precious metals to produce images is the basis for all photography prior to the introduction of digital (electronic) photography. These images created from metals are not only distinctive but extremely stable as well. Historical references and examination of the work of contemporary photographers using these techniques will accompany assignments. Pre‑requisite: PHO 303 and either PHO 313 or PHO 305. (Special fee)

  • Exploration of alternative methods of making and displaying photographic images. Prerequisite: PHO 303. (Special fee)

  • An advanced course investigating the printing of fine art digital images. Several types of digital printers and substrates will be utilized. A component of the course is the development of a coherent digitally printed body of creative photographic imagery. Prerequisites: CS 180, PHO 313. (Special fee)

  • Integration of the stylistic and technical developments in the history of photography, cinema, and painting from 1839 to the present. Emphasis upon the interrelationship of aesthetic movements and cross‑fertilizing influence of the different media. Analysis of classic movies as representative examples from film history.

  • Documentary Photography will explore the use of the camera as a tool for documentation. Emphasis will be placed on the development of individual and group projects dealing with topics which arise from cultural, political, and social issues that focus on truth and justice. Historical references and examination of the work of documentary photographers will accompany assignments. Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (or equivalent) required. Pre‑requisite: PHO 313. (Special fee)

Biomedical And Forensic Photography Co-Requisites (10 Credits)

  • Gross human anatomy with laboratory, including dissection of the mink. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite: BIO 220L (special fee) (Fall, Spring, Summer)Corequisite: BIO 220L (special fee) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

  • This is a survey course which emphasizes the use of modern scientific procedures to supply biological information and evidence used in criminal investigations. These methods will be discussed in class and the methods applied in the laboratory. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. The concepts include: DNA fingerprinting, ABO blood grouping, blood spatter pattern analysis, forensic anthropology, hair and fiber analysis, forensic toxicology, forensic entomology, arson, bioterrorism and other methodologies used in forensic investigations. Prerequisites: 3 hours of college level math, Junior or Senior status and/or permission from the instructor. Credits do not count toward Biology major.

  • A comprehensive introduction to the study of crime, criminality, and the accompanying social responses. Includes a survey of various theoretical analyses of social order, crime, law, justice, and punishment/rehabilitation. The socio‑ historical responses to the construction and control of crime and criminals are also studied.

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