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Photography and Visual Media: General Info

A guide for Profesessional Photography students at ACC

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Photography and Visual Media

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About this Guide

The library supports the Department of Photography and Visual Media, which offers a range of degrees and certificates in the field of photography.  Students can study in an inclusive environment with access to experienced faculty who bring expertise across various photographic and media disciplines.  Visit the library to explore resources that complement your learning and help you succeed in this exciting program!

Browsing the Photography Collection
Want to just browse for books on the shelf and see what you find?  No problem!  Most photography related materials are in the TR section.  Here is the complete call number range photography topics.  The call number is like the address for your book.  It tells us where the book "lives" on the shelf.

TR1–TR1050 - Photography in general

  • TR1–TR15 - Periodicals, serials
  • TR16–TR48 - General works on photography
  • TR50 - History of photography
  • TR55 - Exhibitions
  • TR57–TR68 - Theory, philosophy, and aesthetics of photography
  • TR75–TR105 - Techniques of photography
    • TR77 - Lighting
    • TR85 - Special effects
    • TR87 - Motion pictures and cinematography
    • TR93–TR105 - Special subjects, processes (infrared, ultraviolet, etc.)
  • TR140 - Biographies of photographers
  • TR146–TR150 - Equipment and supplies
  • TR183–TR299 - Practical photography
  • TR500–TR504 - Cameras and photographic equipment
  • TR505–TR595 - Color photography
  • TR600–TR670 - Special topics in photography (infrared photography, digital photography, etc.)
  • TR671–TR699 - Commercial photography (e.g., portrait photography, advertising)
  • TR700–TR799 - Applied photography, photojournalism, documentary photography
  • TR800–TR822 - Cinematography and videography
  • TR850–TR899 - Scientific photography, X-ray photography
  • TR925 - Amateur photography, hobby photography
  • TR1001–TR1050 - Special kinds of photography (microscopic, underwater, etc.)

 

Library Catalog Search Strategies
Search the Library Catalog for books and other materials. Some helpful search terms for Photography are:

SLR
Photography Lighting
Fashion Photography
Architectural Photography
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Specific Photographers: Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon, Annie Leibovitz, etc.

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