PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
Photography Program Purpose
Students who complete Photography courses will apply technical and aesthetic principles of fine art and/or commercial photography in working with black and white laboratory techniques, in using digital cameras and software, in studio lighting, in evaluating and analyzing photographs, in compositional skills, in the development of a portfolio, in presentation techniques, and in the process of collaboration.
Photography majors will be prepared for an entry level position in commercial photography, transfer to a 4-year Fine Arts program, and/or a career related to fine art photography.
This program is designed for students to acquire the skills necessary to enter the very competitive profession of photography. Instruction is provided in both black and white and color photography, analog and digital technologies, along with mastery of the latest equipment.
PHOT M10 – Beginning Photography 3 Units
Prerequisites: None. Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Focuses on the technical, expressive, and historical aspects of photography including analog film and digital processes. Encourages the development of personal artistic expression and visual perception through the use of various photographic approaches. Includes darkroom practices, composition and content, film and digital camera use, lighting and exposure, and presentation techniques. Explores the historical, social, and personal relationship photography has with everyday life.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M20 – INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHOT M10 or suitable portfolio. Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Continues the exploration of photography as a creative medium with required technical and conceptual skills focusing on black and white and color image making. Encourages personal expression through practice and the analysis of historical precedents. Includes such topics as exposure, color, white balance, contrast control, editing, digital printing, scanning negatives, Adobe Lightroom, and fine tuning the camera. Explores in-depth natural and artificial light, including an introduction to studio lighting. Teaches medium format photography techniques. Designed for the student who is serious about photography or who is considering fine art photography or professional photography as a career choice.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M30A - ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY I 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHOT M10 or suitable portfolio Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Refines technical and aesthetic understanding in black and white and/or color photography. Includes demonstrations and assignments in advanced photographic techniques such as large format cameras. Emphasizes creative expression, conceptualization, portfolio development, and expansion of the student’s understanding of theoretical issues regarding the history and practice of photography. Strengthens the artist’s personal statement through major individual projects.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M30B - ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY II 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHOT M30A Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Further refines technical and aesthetic mastery of black and white and/or color photography. Emphasizes demonstrations and assignments in advanced photographic techniques such as large format cameras. Emphasizes creative expression, conceptualization, exhibition quality portfolio development, and increased expansion of the student's understanding of theoretical issues regarding the history and practice of photography. Further strengthens the artist's personal statement through major individual projects.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M40 - HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None Class Hours: 3 lecture
Surveys the history of technical developments and aesthetic trends in photography from Daguerre to the present. Explores relationships with history, culture, technology, art, and social values. (Formerly PHOT M02.) Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M80 - INTERNSHIP IN PHOTOGRAPHY 1 TO 4 UNITS
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline and instructor approval. Class Hours: Hours as arranged
Provides on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid internships that are related to the discipline. Involves the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of an internship paper, presentation, or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser feedback and/or written evaluations. To take this course, contact the Career Transfer Center. Requires orientation session. Students receive one unit of credit for each 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid work. May enroll in up to 4 units a semester with a maximum of 16 total units of any type of work experience.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHOT M122 - INDEPENDENT STUDY - PHOTOGRAPHY 1 TO 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: Completion of one course in Photography and instructor approval Class Hours: 3 to 9 lab hours as arranged.
Allows independent study for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area of photography through research and study. Utilizes an approved independent project. Includes one-on-one work with instructor. Interested students should contact a Photography instructor for assistance in developing a contract for learning about a specific topic.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC (determined after admission)
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
PHTC M31A - STUDIO LIGHTING I, 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHOT M10 or suitable portfolio. Class Hours: 1.5 lecture, 4.5 lab
Introduces basic studio lighting techniques and principles utilizing artificial light sources as used in commercial and fine art photographic applications. Emphasizes the control and quality of light. Includes studio and location portraiture.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M31B - STUDIO LIGHTING II, 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHTC M31A or suitable portfolio Class Hours: 1.5 lecture, 4.5 lab
Builds upon basic studio lighting techniques and principles utilizing artificial light sources as used in commercial and fine art photographic applications. Furthers understanding of the control and quality of light in product photography. Includes instruction in photographing reflective and non-reflective surfaces, glass, metal, and food.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M33 - IMAGE EDITING 3 UNITS (Same course as GR M27.)
Prerequisites: None Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Focuses on image editing, currently using Adobe Photoshop for photography, design, and media arts. Includes appropriate techniques for tonal and color adjustments, creating masks, non-destructive editing, adjustment layers, retouching, and compositing.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M35 - INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOJOURNALISM 3 UNITS (Same course as JOUR 160)
Prerequisites: None. Recommended Prep: PHOT M10 or Suitable portfolio
Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Introduces aspects of digital photography applicable to documentary, multimedia, film, mass communication, broadcast, and print journalism. Concentrates on translating ideas to images for reproduction in print and multimedia presentations. Stresses storytelling and lighting techniques and explores philosophical, historical and ethical issues in the field of photojournalism. Introduces professional photographic practices.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHTC M37 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS 3 UNITS Prerequisites: None Class Hours: 3 lecture
Focuses on the principles and practices within commercial photography. Covers issues such as career choices, insurance, promotion, portfolio development, releases, estimates, invoicing, image licensing, and copyright issues for photographers.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M50 - LABORATORY PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY I 1.5 UNITS
Prerequisites: None Recommended Prep: PHOT M10 or concurrent enrollment or suitable portfolio Class Hours: 4.5 lab
Provides an opportunity for students who wish additional time in the lab to develop and expand their digital or film processing skills or studio lighting capabilities. Allows students to develop and enhance their commercial photography portfolio geared towards commercial industry specifications.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M51 - LAB PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY II 1.5 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHTC M50 Class Hours: 4.5 lab
Provides an opportunity in the lab to develop competency and expand the student's digital or film processing skills or studio lighting capabilities. Allows students to develop and enhance their commercial photography portfolio geared towards competent commercial industry specifications.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M52 - LABORATORY PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY III 1.5 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHTC M51 Class Hours: 4.5 lab
Provides an opportunity in the lab to develop proficiency and expand the student's digital or film processing skills or studio lighting capabilities. Allows students to develop and enhance their commercial photography portfolio geared towards proficient commercial industry specifications.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M53 - LABORATORY PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY IV 1.5 UNITS Prerequisites: PHTC M52 Class Hours: 4.5 lab
Provides an opportunity in the lab to develop mastery and expand the student’s digital or film processing skills or studio lighting capabilities. Allows students to develop and enhance their commercial photography portfolio geared towards advanced commercial industry specifications.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
Photo by Isabel Simpson
Students who complete Photography courses will apply technical and aesthetic principles of fine art and/or commercial photography in working with black and white laboratory techniques, in using digital cameras and software, in studio lighting, in evaluating and analyzing photographs, in compositional skills, in the development of a portfolio, in presentation techniques, and in the process of collaboration.
Photography majors will be prepared for an entry level position in commercial photography, transfer to a 4-year Fine Arts program, and/or a career related to fine art photography.
This program is designed for students to acquire the skills necessary to enter the very competitive profession of photography. Instruction is provided in both black and white and color photography, analog and digital technologies, along with mastery of the latest equipment.
PHOT M10 – Beginning Photography 3 Units
Prerequisites: None. Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Focuses on the technical, expressive, and historical aspects of photography including analog film and digital processes. Encourages the development of personal artistic expression and visual perception through the use of various photographic approaches. Includes darkroom practices, composition and content, film and digital camera use, lighting and exposure, and presentation techniques. Explores the historical, social, and personal relationship photography has with everyday life.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M20 – INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHOT M10 or suitable portfolio. Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Continues the exploration of photography as a creative medium with required technical and conceptual skills focusing on black and white and color image making. Encourages personal expression through practice and the analysis of historical precedents. Includes such topics as exposure, color, white balance, contrast control, editing, digital printing, scanning negatives, Adobe Lightroom, and fine tuning the camera. Explores in-depth natural and artificial light, including an introduction to studio lighting. Teaches medium format photography techniques. Designed for the student who is serious about photography or who is considering fine art photography or professional photography as a career choice.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M30A - ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY I 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHOT M10 or suitable portfolio Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Refines technical and aesthetic understanding in black and white and/or color photography. Includes demonstrations and assignments in advanced photographic techniques such as large format cameras. Emphasizes creative expression, conceptualization, portfolio development, and expansion of the student’s understanding of theoretical issues regarding the history and practice of photography. Strengthens the artist’s personal statement through major individual projects.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M30B - ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY II 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHOT M30A Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Further refines technical and aesthetic mastery of black and white and/or color photography. Emphasizes demonstrations and assignments in advanced photographic techniques such as large format cameras. Emphasizes creative expression, conceptualization, exhibition quality portfolio development, and increased expansion of the student's understanding of theoretical issues regarding the history and practice of photography. Further strengthens the artist's personal statement through major individual projects.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M40 - HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None Class Hours: 3 lecture
Surveys the history of technical developments and aesthetic trends in photography from Daguerre to the present. Explores relationships with history, culture, technology, art, and social values. (Formerly PHOT M02.) Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHOT M80 - INTERNSHIP IN PHOTOGRAPHY 1 TO 4 UNITS
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline and instructor approval. Class Hours: Hours as arranged
Provides on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid internships that are related to the discipline. Involves the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of an internship paper, presentation, or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser feedback and/or written evaluations. To take this course, contact the Career Transfer Center. Requires orientation session. Students receive one unit of credit for each 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid work. May enroll in up to 4 units a semester with a maximum of 16 total units of any type of work experience.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHOT M122 - INDEPENDENT STUDY - PHOTOGRAPHY 1 TO 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: Completion of one course in Photography and instructor approval Class Hours: 3 to 9 lab hours as arranged.
Allows independent study for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area of photography through research and study. Utilizes an approved independent project. Includes one-on-one work with instructor. Interested students should contact a Photography instructor for assistance in developing a contract for learning about a specific topic.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC (determined after admission)
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
PHTC M31A - STUDIO LIGHTING I, 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHOT M10 or suitable portfolio. Class Hours: 1.5 lecture, 4.5 lab
Introduces basic studio lighting techniques and principles utilizing artificial light sources as used in commercial and fine art photographic applications. Emphasizes the control and quality of light. Includes studio and location portraiture.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M31B - STUDIO LIGHTING II, 3 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHTC M31A or suitable portfolio Class Hours: 1.5 lecture, 4.5 lab
Builds upon basic studio lighting techniques and principles utilizing artificial light sources as used in commercial and fine art photographic applications. Furthers understanding of the control and quality of light in product photography. Includes instruction in photographing reflective and non-reflective surfaces, glass, metal, and food.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M33 - IMAGE EDITING 3 UNITS (Same course as GR M27.)
Prerequisites: None Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Focuses on image editing, currently using Adobe Photoshop for photography, design, and media arts. Includes appropriate techniques for tonal and color adjustments, creating masks, non-destructive editing, adjustment layers, retouching, and compositing.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M35 - INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOJOURNALISM 3 UNITS (Same course as JOUR 160)
Prerequisites: None. Recommended Prep: PHOT M10 or Suitable portfolio
Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Introduces aspects of digital photography applicable to documentary, multimedia, film, mass communication, broadcast, and print journalism. Concentrates on translating ideas to images for reproduction in print and multimedia presentations. Stresses storytelling and lighting techniques and explores philosophical, historical and ethical issues in the field of photojournalism. Introduces professional photographic practices.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC
PHTC M37 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS 3 UNITS Prerequisites: None Class Hours: 3 lecture
Focuses on the principles and practices within commercial photography. Covers issues such as career choices, insurance, promotion, portfolio development, releases, estimates, invoicing, image licensing, and copyright issues for photographers.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M50 - LABORATORY PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY I 1.5 UNITS
Prerequisites: None Recommended Prep: PHOT M10 or concurrent enrollment or suitable portfolio Class Hours: 4.5 lab
Provides an opportunity for students who wish additional time in the lab to develop and expand their digital or film processing skills or studio lighting capabilities. Allows students to develop and enhance their commercial photography portfolio geared towards commercial industry specifications.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M51 - LAB PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY II 1.5 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHTC M50 Class Hours: 4.5 lab
Provides an opportunity in the lab to develop competency and expand the student's digital or film processing skills or studio lighting capabilities. Allows students to develop and enhance their commercial photography portfolio geared towards competent commercial industry specifications.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M52 - LABORATORY PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY III 1.5 UNITS
Prerequisites: PHTC M51 Class Hours: 4.5 lab
Provides an opportunity in the lab to develop proficiency and expand the student's digital or film processing skills or studio lighting capabilities. Allows students to develop and enhance their commercial photography portfolio geared towards proficient commercial industry specifications.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
PHTC M53 - LABORATORY PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY IV 1.5 UNITS Prerequisites: PHTC M52 Class Hours: 4.5 lab
Provides an opportunity in the lab to develop mastery and expand the student’s digital or film processing skills or studio lighting capabilities. Allows students to develop and enhance their commercial photography portfolio geared towards advanced commercial industry specifications.
Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
Photo by Isabel Simpson