Jul 07, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

VICO 1422 - Visual Communication Photography


A foundation class in the basic imaging tools and techniques used for visual communication. The course will examine methods for effective communication using images as a language as well as intermediate image processing techniques. Students are required to have an approved professional camera and appropriate lenses, flash, and tripod for the course. Check with the department for current guidelines.

Requisites: VICO 1000 and C or better in 1021 and VICO major
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: TAG course: OCM011 Introduction to Photojournalism
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Successful learners will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of communication photography history and ethics, and demonstrate application of photographic tools and techniques, and be able to tone and print photographs using industry-specific software.


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