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Photography

Liberal Arts
DEAN: Bill M. Tsuji
INTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN: Debra Sutphen
DIVISION OFFICE: W 107
FACULTY: R. Gregg, R. Snook
LIAISON COUNSELOR: M. Moon

Photography is offered as a creative means of visual expression with artistic and commercial application. Opportunities for experimental and applied aspects are provided from the beginning through advanced levels. A serious effort is made to structure offerings so that students can attain individual goals in the field of Photography. Photographic skills complement other diverse fields such as science, horticulture, teaching, anthropology, art and real estate. This complementary aspect is also stressed in the program.

TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Photography are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs of California and out-of-state colleges are located in the Library and the Counseling Center. Positions for which students of Photography are qualified are professional photographer, commercial photographer, advertising, and photographic journalism.
Course Information

PHOTOGRAPHY
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE
Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
15 UNITS REQUIRED FROM THE FOLLOWING CORE:
Photo. 10 History & Aesthetics of Photography (also Art 11) - 3 Units
Photo. 60A Elementary Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 60B Intermediate Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 65 Documentary Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 70A Advanced Photography - 3 Units
Photo. 75 Introduction to Electronic Imaging (also Art/Des. 75) - 3 Units

PLUS 10 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Art 4A Drawing - 3
Art/Des. 20 Portfolio Development & Presentations OR
Art/Des. 99 Digital Portfolio - 2-3 Units
Art/Des. 30 Photographing Works of Art (also Photo. 30) - .5 Units
Photo. 28 Independent Study - 1-2 Units
Photo. 61 Photography Laboratory - 1-2 Units
Photo. 70B Advanced Photography - 3 Units
Photo. 76 Advanced Projects in Electronic Imaging (also Art/Des. 76) - 3 Units
Photo. 78 Digital Photography - 2-4 Units
Photo. 80 Basic Color Photography - 2-4 Units
Photo. 81 Color Printing - 2-4 Units
Photo. 85 Photojournalism - 2-4 Units
Photo. 90A-P Photography Field Workshop - .5-2 Units
Photo. 91A-C Alternative Processes Workshop - .5-2 Units
Photo. 95 Internship - .5-2 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 25
Recommended Electives: Art 6A, 50, Art/Des. 12, 52, 60, 81A, 81B; Business A, 112, 121, 140; Comm.St. 10, 31; Journ. 20A

PHOTOGRAPHY
CERTIFICATE
A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
15 UNITS REQUIRED FROM THE FOLLOWING CORE:
Photo. 10 History & Aesthetics of Photography (also Art 11) - 3 Units
Photo. 60A Elementary Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 60B Intermediate Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 65 Documentary Photography - 2-4 Units
Photo. 70A Advanced Photography - 3 Units
Photo. 75 Introduction to Electronic Imaging (also Art/Des. 75) - 3 Units
PLUS 14 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Art 4A Drawing - 3 Units
Art/Des. 20 Portfolio Development & Presentation OR
Art/Des. 99 Digital Portfolio - 2-3 Units
Art/Des. 30 Photographing Works of Art (also Photo. 30) - .5 Units
Photo. 28 Independent Study - 1-2 Units
Photo. 61 Photography Laboratory - 1-2 Units
Photo. 70B Advanced Photography - 3 Units
Photo. 76 Advanced Projects in Electronic Imaging (also Art/Des. 76) - 3 Units
Photo. 78 Digital Photography - 2-4 Units
Photo. 80 Basic Color Photography - 2-4 Units
Photo. 81 Color Printing - 2-4 Units
Photo. 85 Photojournalism - 2-4 Units
Photo. 90A-P Photography Field Workshop- .5-2 Units
Photo. 91A-C Alternative Processes Workshop - .5-2 Units
Photo. 95 Internship - .5-2 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 29

ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS CERTIFICATE
For those students who want to broaden their expressive abilities beyond the traditional photographic image. Helps prepare students for creative image making for the advertising and portrait photography markets. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Photo. 28 Independent Study - 1 Unit
Photo. 60B Intermediate Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 61 Photography Laboratory Experience - 1 Unit
Photo. 90G Pinhole Photography Workshop - .5 Units
Photo. 91A Alternative Processes Workshop: Polaroid - .5 Units
Photo. 91B Alternative Processes Workshop: Handcoloring - .5 Units
Photo. 91C Alternative Processes Workshop: Cyanotype - .5 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 6

COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Assists in preparing students to create visually stimulating images utilizing the power of color. Focuses on the aesthetic use of color, as well as technical mastery of color balancing, accuracy, and manipulation. These skills are necessary for both laboratory technicians and photographers. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Art/Des. 30 Photographing Works of Art (Also Photo. 30) - .5 Units
Art/Des. 75 Introduction to Electronic Imaging (Also Photo. 75) - 3 Units
Photo. 80 Basic Color Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 81 Color Printing - 2 Units
Photo. 90B Field Workshop: Cityscape - .5 Units
Photo. 90I Field Workshop: Night Photography - .5 Units
Photo. 90L Field Workshop: Landscape - .5 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 9

DIGITAL IMAGING SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Designed for students interested in becoming proficient with photographic image capture, preparation, and manipulation on the computer. Valuable for those preparing for a career as a photographer, photographic lab technician, or for those upgrading their skills. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Art/Des. 65 Capturing Digital Images - 1 Unit
Art/Des. 75 Introduction to Electronic Imaging (Also Photo. 75) - 3 Units
Art/Des. 76 Advanced Projects in Electronic Imaging (Also Photo. 76) - 3 Units
Photo. 78 Digital Photography - 2 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 9

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Course work in landscape photography trains students in the techniques utilized in creating expressive images of the environment. Helps prepare students for capturing the landscape for stock photography use, magazines, web sites and other visual media. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Photo. 28 Independent Study - 1 Unit
Photo. 81 Color Printing - 2 Units
Photo. 90A Introduction to the Zone System - 1 Unit
Photo. 90B Field Workshop: Cityscape - 2 Units
Photo. 90L Field Workshop: Landscape - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 9

NARRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS CERTIFICATE
This certificate trains students to photograph assignments in such a way that they tell a story. Appropriate for those interested in gaining skills used by photojournalists, documentary and editorial photographers. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Photo. 60B Intermediate Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 65 Documentary Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 80 Basic Color Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 85 Photojournalism - 2 Units
Photo. 90H Documentary Field Workshop - .5-1 Units
Photo. 90J Photojournalism Field Workshop - .5-1 Units
Photo. 90M Autobiographical Photography -.5-1 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 9.5-11

PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Designed to give students a broad range of skills used by both laboratory technicians and photographers. Helps train students to handle a wide range of difficult assignments and creative techniques. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

12 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Photo. 10 History and Aesthetics of Photography (Also Art 11) - 3 Units
Photo. 28 Independent Study - 1 Unit
Photo. 30 Photographing Works of Art (Also Art/Des. 30) - .5 Units
Photo. 60B Intermediate Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 78 Digital Photography - 2 Units
Photo. 81 Color Printing - 2 Units
Photo. 90A Introduction to the Zone System - 1 Unit
Photo. 90G Pinhole Photography Workshop - .5-1 Units
Photo. 90I Field Workshop: Night Photography - .5-1 Units
Photo. 91A Alternative Processes Workshop: Polaroid - .5-1 Units
Photo. 91B Alternative Processes Workshop: Handcoloring - .5-1 Units
Photo. 91C Alternative Processes Workshop: Cyanotype - .5-1 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 12

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS CERTIFICATE
For those students interested in preparing for a career in portrait, fashion, or wedding photography. Designed to help train students in portrait techniques and portfolio presentation along with providing an opportunity for students to work with a photographer in the industry. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Photo. 28 Independent Study - 1 Unit
Photo. 70A Advanced Photography - 3 Units
Photo. 70B Advanced Photography - 3 Units
Photo. 90J Photojournalism Field Workshop - .5 Units
Photo. 90P Workshop: Portraitures - 1 Unit
Photo. 95 Internship in Photography – 1 Unit
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 9.5
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