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 the Macintosh 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.