Photography

PHOTO 50 - Introduction to Photography, 3 Units
Introduction to the history and development of photography, basic process, various types of cameras, materials, basic shooting, processing, developing and printing of photographs. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.

PHOTO 51 - Individual Projects, 1 Unit
Individual projects in photograph or graphic communications at the intermediate to advanced level. Development of knowledge and skills acquired in previous or current work with emphasis on current projects. 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Photography 50.

PHOTO 52 - Beginning Camera Use, 2 Units
Camera handling techniques, basic exposure principles, camera accessories, photographic composition, and handheld shooting. 2 Units 60 Black and White Materials and Processes 3 Units Using exposure/development controls related to black and white negative materials. Development of competent print making skills. Emphasis on visual and optical problems related to black and white photography. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Photography 50.

PHOTO 56 - Intro to Digital Photography, 2 Units
Basics for the beginner’s use of digital cameras, film scanners. Exploration of digital photography compared and processes. Use of Adobe digital imaging software in preparing images for web and print output. 2 hours lecture. 2 hours lab. Strongly recommended: Photography 50.

PHOTO 58 - Introduction to Videography, 2 Units
Basics for the beginner's use of digital cameras, film scanners, etc. Use of Adobe Photoshop digital imaging software in preparing images for web and print output. 1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab.

PHOTO 60 - Black And White Materials And Processes, 3 Units
(May be repeated 1 time)
Using exposure/development controls related to black and white negative materials. Development of intermediate/ advanced print making skills. Emphasis on visual and critical problems related to black and white photography. Prerequisite: Photography 50 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher). 2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UCPhoto

PHOTO64A - Artificial Light Photography, 3 Units
Photography using light sources selected and manipulated by the photographer. Use of light sources in a controlled situation to achieve technically accurate renditions of subject matter and to make successful visual statements. Lighting techniques for product, still life and portrait photography. Prerequisite: Photography 60 or 6l (completed with a grade of "C" or higher). 2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio/laboratory. Transfer: CSU

PHOTO 66 - Digital Imaging, 3 Units
Desktop digital imaging systems: scanning, camera and software. Methods and devices for image input, storage and output. Use of traditional photographic controls to enhance image quality in the digital medium. Designing an image for digital manipulation using software such as Photoshop and Live Picture. Strongly recommended: camera/photography and Macintosh computer experience, or Art 39. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab. Transfer: CSU

PHOTO 67 - History of Photography, 3 Units
A broad chronological survey of photography from its invention to the present. Considers the medium's dual role as technology and art. Addresses a multiplicity of photographic themes and purposes. Considers the intersections of photography and technology, history, art, and everyday life. May not receive credit if Art 67 has been completed.

PHOTO68 - Color Slide Photography, 2 Units
(May be repeated 3 times)
Use of color slides to explore the solution of special technical and visual problems encountered in field shooting. Strongly Recommended: Photography 50. 2 hours. Transfer: CSU

PHOTO 71 - Beginning Photojournalism, 2 Units
Survey of photojournalism as a medium of mass communications. Understanding and applying basic technical and visual skills in the making of successful reportage photographs. Consideration of the work of major 20th century photojournalism

PHOTO 72 - Documentary Photography, 2 Units
Photography exploring the documentary approach. Survey of photojournalism as a medium of mass communications. Understanding and applying photojournalistic and basic technical and visual skills in the making of successful reportage photographs. Consideration of the work of major 20th century photojournalists. Strongly recommended: Camera/photography experience.