Art Department: Photography
Lamar University's photography program focuses on the development of the individual student's skill in the practice of the medium as a
source for self-expression and cultural investigation. With the integration of our brand new Mac digital photography lab, our photography
majors remain at the forefront of the many changes that have occurred within the medium of photography. Courses include instruction in
technical development, historical and contemporary issues, and the various possibilities of exploration, both chemically and digitally,
within the medium. The student's visual voice is nurtured through a rigorous study of the traditions of the medium along with an exploration
of the new possibilities and techniques offered by the advancements in technology. This combination of chemical darkroom and digital
curriculum prepares students for entry into the professional marketplace or further study in photography at the graduate level.
The photography program provides students with a strong foundation in the discipline by offering digital and chemical instruction in
black and white, color, medium and large format, fine printing, toning, alternative processes, studio photography and commercial
photography. The photography facilities include three darkrooms, two studios and a the Mac digital photography lab. Students have access to
medium and large format cameras, studio lighting equipment and high-end digital scanning and printing equipment. All studios are up to date,
facilitating the photography student's creative explorations within the medium.
Undergraduate students can pursue photographic study at Lamar through the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in studio art
and a concentration in photography. Graduate students can pursue photographic study through the Masters of Visual Art degree with an
emphasis in studio art and a concentration in photography.
The photography program has two full-time faculty members:
Interview with Keith Carter
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