'~" .. '.'.'." ...................................................................................................................... ~, 282 Juniors Centerpieces ' Getting the 35 mm perspective "S mile . . . say chee-eze, " Whirr-dick. For a majority of students this was probably the extent of any photographic experience, but for those with an interest in that area, a remedy was available. The students who enrolled in Journalism 304 discovered that photography was much more involved than it apBrian Sander. • Searcy, AR Charles Sander•• Memphis, TN Koren Sande,. • Indianapolis, IN David Satterfield • Marietta, GA Chorles SaYag' • Zanesville , OH Jerry Sowyer • lebanon , TN Karen Schornagel • lompoc, CA Sharon Sehirer • Roanoke, Il Belinda Segraves • Searcy , AR Li •• Sewell. St . Charles , MO Tonya Sexson· Washington , D.C. Alex Shelton • Swartz Creek , MI Jon Sherrod • Belle Mead, NJ John Sill•• Eads, TN Melinda Simp.on • Tupelo, MS Susan Skipper. Tyler, TX Eugene Smith • Oollas, TX Heatfwer Smith. Tustin , CA Robin Smith • Norcross, GA St,..-n L. Smith • Washington, PA Sue Smith • England, AR Eliz....... Stanfill • Memphis, TN Maur.. n Stanton • Nashville, TN Jonathan Stefftn•• W. Monroe, LA H.ten St.wart • Pisgah Forest, NC Ben Still • Jacksonville, AR John Stinnett. Jackson, MO V,ne,sa Stormes • Heber Springs, AR Ridlortl Straker. Bozeman, MT L" Ann'Stuart • Searcy, AR Jaeld Sturgeon • Paragould, AR Barry Sulllv.n • N. little Rock, AR Dan SuMm,,, • Durham, NC ••fflil SU..... ltt • Falls Church, VA J.n. Sftn • Bloomington, Il Janet T.II...., • DeKolb, TX T.rri Taylor· Bartlesville, OK Rkhartl T,ixeira • Auburn, IN Anthony T,rrell • St . Gabriel, lA Fo'" nanni. ch • Caparra Heights, PR Donna The4ford • Syracuse, NY llri Thomp.on • little Rock, AR peared to he.at first glance. The course involved the fundamentals of photography: developing, enlarging, use of photographic equipment and lab work. In the darkroom, the students enrolled in the course used different chemicals while working under "safe lights" to produce a finished print. Almost like magic, they watched pictures come to life before their very eyes. All of the ' students were encouraged to use their imaginations and experiment with different photographic techniques such as double exposure, silhouetting and "burning-in. " Mike James, professional photographer and member of the Harding publications staff, taught the introductory course as well as an advanced course entitled, "Publications Photography." For James, a 1970 Harding alumnus, teaching was a new experience. "The real joy 1 got," he said, "was in seeing the growth and changing attitudes of students as they learned more about photography and became excited." It wasn't necessary to be a journalism major to enroll in the class. Many students took it for fun or to learn more about using their own cameras. Jana-Lynn Smith, a senior public relations major from Memphis, said, "I had never handled a 3S millimeter camera before taking the class. Now I look at the everyday things around me with a new perspective." Photography skills can be utilized in any major or career field. Steve Awtrey, a junior Bible and journalism major from St. Louis, incorporated his knowledge of photography into the preparation of slide show presentations which helped promote and publicize campaigns. "Photography is a part of everyday life in America, ,. said Awtrey. "People are beginning to realize that the best way to keep a grasp on history is to capture it through pictures." Photography has come a long way since days of the camera obscura, the daguerreotype, the tintype and the first Kodak. It remains, however, a basic medium of communication, and improving one's communication skills is one of the prime purposes of a college education. - Corinne Button HUDDLED around pllOtography instructor Mike James, Jouma/ism 304 students Boyd Jones,tRoberl a Gulley and Mark Albright leam recil1liques for shooting outdoors with available light.
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