Clay Patrick McBride

Senior Lecturer

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

College of Art and Design

cpmcbpph@rit.edu

Clay Patrick McBride

Senior Lecturer

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

College of Art and Design

Education

BFA, MPS, School of Visual Arts

cpmcbpph@rit.edu

Personal Links

Personal Website

Areas of Expertise

Advertising Photography

Creative Entrepreneurship

Photography

Currently Teaching

IDEA-150

Topics in Art and Design

1 - 3 Credits

This course will introduce students to selected topics in the areas of art and design. The course content will vary according to topic. A topic course description will be published each term the course is offered. Students may take this course multiple times with different topics.

PHAP-301

Advertising Photography I

3 Credits

This is the first of a sequence of required advertising photography courses that investigates visual problem solving when applied to commercial photography. Studio and other controlled environments will be encountered through assignments. Advertising and editorial solutions and applications will be explored. The skills necessary to photograph people, places, and things will be learned through various assignments.

PHAP-314

Lighting Control and Manipulation

3 Credits

The course will provide an opportunity for experimentation with photographic light and its manipulation in a variety of situations both in and out of the studio. Assignments will range from simple portraits in the studio to complex locations, from simple still life set ups to intricate sets with groups of people. Methods of controlling a variety of lighting devices, both strobe and continuous-source, will be demonstrated and discussed.

PHAP-337

Production Photography

3 Credits

This course will introduce the storytelling side of professional photographic illustration. Assignments for this course will include recreating historical events, inventing futuristic scenes, and creating believable period pieces with an emphasis on visual narratives. Students will be introduced to project planning, concept development, scheduling, budgeting, casting, auditions, advanced lighting techniques, comprehensive preparation for large production, project management and post-production treatments. Students work on production teams to address large-scale photographic projects.

PHAP-403

Portfolio Development

3 Credits

This course is required for advertising photography students who are approaching graduation and are preparing to present themselves to potential employers. Students will narrow their field of interests to focus their work for an end-of-study portfolio. Existing and new work will be edited, sequenced and prepared to form a professional quality portfolio, promotional materials, a resume/cover letter, a market research paper and a business plan.

PHAR-101

Photographic Arts I

4 Credits

This course will provide an immersive introduction to the field of the photographic arts. It will emphasize both craft and visual problem solving. The course will explore: seeing and appreciating the quality of light, image capture, photographic vision, historical and contemporary genres of photography, best practices and workflow as well as an introduction to the critique forum and its practices.

PHAR-599

Photography Independent Study

1 - 3 Credits

Photography Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, will propose a course of study. Photography Independent Study students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll.

PHFA-351

Studio Topics in Fine Art Photography

3 Credits

Photography (and photographic education) is in a perpetual state of flux due to constant changes in practices and technology. Studio Topics in Fine Art Photography will provide students with the opportunity to explore studio applications in this shifting terrain of photography and imaging. The content taught in this course will change frequently and the course may be repeated for credit, however each particular topic may have limits on repeatability.

PHGR-799

MFA Photography Independent Study

1 - 4 Credits

An independent study allows graduate students in the Photography and Related Media program the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should propose a course of study or project with clearly defined goals and outcomes. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. **NOTE: Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA *

In the News

September 20, 2023

Atiba Jefferson shares his skills and experience with photography students during visit to RIT

A group of RIT photography students dropped in at Roc City Skatepark last Friday with photographer Atiba Jefferson to practice their photo skills and learn from an industry expert.
May 8, 2023

Helping Flower City bloom

Over the last year, RIT students, alumni, faculty, and staff have worked to give back to the Rochester community by leveraging art and design. From providing creative outlets for young students to making a shelter to protect residents from the weather, RIT community members are dedicated to giving back to the city where they blossomed into the professionals they are today.
January 17, 2023

Students, faculty photograph Bills fans for 'Sports Illustrated'

RIT photographers captured the pre-game traditions and tailgate experience that have made Bills games a pilgrimage for many NFL fans.

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Featured Work

Class of 2018

Clay Patrick McBride

Advice from the Class of 2018

Production Photography Final Project

Class of 2018/19

St. Monci

Chris Coe

Directed by Chris Coe. Thank you to Clay Patrick McBride for your formative advice on the edit. chriscoephoto.com

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