Photography (PHOTO) Courses
PHOTO 260 The Eastern Sierra Landscape, Yosemite Valley
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to photograph in the Eastern Sierra emphasizing the Yosemite Valley. The course will include a variety of topics including using film and digital cameras in the landscape, understanding different natural qualities of light and low light photography. This course includes meetings on campus and a field trip to Yosemite.
PHOTO 263 Cell Phone Photography
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU (effective Fall 2024)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students instruction in photographing with cell phones. Topics include: advanced settings for image capture, exploring apps for post processing, lighting techniques, and posting to social media sites. Students will work with cell phones and accessory equipment. The class includes: lectures, image discussions, exams, and a final project. Students must have their own mobile device (cell phone or tablet) and access to an online app store.
PHOTO 271 Color Management and Printing
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:PHOTO 320
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers the fundamental principles of color management and printing. Topics of instruction include: calibration, profile generation, color management in Photoshop, optimizing and preparing images for output. Students will print images using a variety of output options including labs, personal and professional printers. Students will work with digital cameras. The class includes: lectures, lab time, exams, a journal, and a final project. The class may also include a field trip at no additional cost to the student.
PHOTO 272 Lightroom
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the most current photographic archiving software products. Topics of instruction include: importing images, editing imaging and placing images into collections and libraries. Students will work with digital cameras. The class includes: lectures, lab time, field trips, exams, a journal, and a final project. Students will need to have access to Lightroom softwrae for their projects.
PHOTO 273 Video Capture with DSLRs
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to provide students instruction in shooting video with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Topics include: custom settings for shooting video, options for sound capture, lighting techniques, video editing and digital storytelling. Students will work with digital cameras and accessory equipment. The class includes: lectures, lab time, exams, a journal, and a final project.
PHOTO 274 Digital Photography Basics
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to provide students an introduction to digital photography. Topics include: composition and framing, exposure control, basic equipment, and simple software tools to catalog, manipulate, and print images Students may work with a variety of digital options including: cell phones, DSLs or mirrorless cameras. The class includes: lectures, lab time, exams, and a final portfolio.
PHOTO 275 Digital Applications for Alternative Processes
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to provide students instruction in digital applications for alternative processes. Topics include: creating custom curves for alternative process printing, using a variety of software products for creating unique imagery, and applying digital technology to older print processes. Students will work with digital cameras and accessory equipment. The class includes: lectures, lab time, field trips, exams, a journal, and a final project.
PHOTO 277 Creating a Digital Portfolio
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to provide students instruction in creating a website to promote their photography. Website hosting options, uploading and organizing images will be covered. Students will work with digital cameras and design software. The class includes: lectures, lab time, field trips, exams, a journal, and a final project.
PHOTO 278 Flash Photography
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 301 or 302 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers flash photography using digital cameras. Topics of instruction include: on camera flash, flash with cord, off camera flash and multiple strobe effects The class includes: lectures, lab time, field trips, a journal, and a final project.
PHOTO 279 Advanced Lightroom
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 272 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the most advanced current photographic archiving software products. Topics of instruction include: Advanced importing of images and advanced batch image editing. Students will work with Advanced DSLR digital cameras. The class includes lectures, labs, exams, creation of a journal and a final project. The class may include field trips.
PHOTO 295 Independent Studies in Photography
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
PHOTO 299 Experimental Offering in Photography
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
PHOTO 301 Beginning Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course combines lectures with hands-on experience in traditional black and white photography. Students will work primarily with film cameras. Instruction includes camera function, exposure control, film processing, enlarging prints, low light photography, and print finishing. Creative control and elements of composition will also be covered. The format of the class includes lectures, visual presentations, lab time, a field trip, exams and a portfolio. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
PHOTO 302 Beginning Digital Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course combines lectures with hands-on experience in digital photography. Instruction includes digital camera function, exposure control, technical and creative control, computer manipulation of images and digital output options. The format of the class includes lectures, visual presentations, lab time, exams and a portfolio.
PHOTO 310 Intermediate Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 301 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to expand on the technical and creative concepts acquired in beginning film photography. Topics of instruction include: exposure and development control, archival printing, introduction to medium and large format photography, studio lighting techniques, and alternative processes. Students will work primarily with
film cameras. The class includes lectures, visual presentations, lab time, written tests, and a portfolio.
PHOTO 312 Intermediate Digital Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to expand on the technical and creative concepts acquired in beginning digital photography. Topics of instruction include: advanced digital camera functions, exposure control, introduction to studio lighting, computer manipulation of images, digital archiving, digital output options and digital print finishing. The class includes lectures, visual presentations, lab time, written tests, a field trip, and a portfolio.
PHOTO 320 Color Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers the fundamental principles of color photography. Topics of instruction include: color theory, correct exposure, techniques to determine correct color balance, flash exposure for color and printing digital files. Students will work with digital cameras. The class includes: lectures, visual presentations, lab time, written tests, and a portfolio.
PHOTO 340 Careers in Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 320 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an overview of different careers available in the photographic industry. Fields of study include: portraiture, wedding photography, fashion, commercial and tabletop, photojournalism, and fine art photography. Students are encouraged to pursue their own area of interest by working with professionals in the field. Students may work with digital or traditional cameras. The class includes: lectures, studio visits, lab time, and completion of a resume, price list, and portfolio.
PHOTO 350 Photojournalism
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 310 or 312 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID JOUR 160
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides instruction in photojournalism and magazine techniques in photography. Students will study features, sports, spot news, and the photo essay styles of journalistic photography. Students will work with digital cameras. Students will also capture and use audio to complete multimedia projects. A documentary digital portfolio will be completed. The course includes lectures, visual presentations, speakers, exams, and image posts
PHOTO 360 Large Format Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 310 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of view camera operation in the studio and in the field. Topics of instruction include: view camera movements, exposure techniques, processing sheet film, adjustments necessary to print large format negatives, and presentation of the large format image. Students may work in black and
white, color, or both. The class includes: lectures, visual presentations, lab time, studio time, and a portfolio. Students are urged to provide their own large format camera. This course is the same as ARTPH 314.
PHOTO 364 Advanced Black and White Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 310 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to expand on the technical and creative concepts acquired in intermediate photography. Topics of instruction include: zone system, archival printing techniques, advanced methods of image manipulation, and digital fine art printing. Students will work with digital and traditional cameras. The class includes lectures, visual presentations, lab time, exams, and a portfolio.
PHOTO 365 Alternative Process Photography
- Same As:ARTPH 340
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 301 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU (Same as ARTPH 340); UC (Same as: ARTPH 340)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course introduces historical and alternative processes in photography. Topics of instruction include: pin hole photography, handmade cameras, historical photographic processes, enlarging negatives, creating digital negatives and contact printing. Students will also hang a class exhibition. The class includes lectures, visual
presentations, lab time, exams, and a portfolio. This course is the same as ARTPH 340.
PHOTO 366 Advanced Alternative Process Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 365 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an advanced study of historical and alternative processes in photography and is designed to expand on the technical and creative concepts acquired in Beginning Alternative Process Photography. Topics of instruction include a deeper investigation of pin hole photography, handmade cameras, historical photographic processes, creating digital negatives and contact printing. Students will also hang a class exhibition. The class includes research, lectures, visual presentations, lab time, exams, and a portfolio. This course is the same as ARTPH 341.
PHOTO 370 Portraiture Techniques I
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 312 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the portraiture photography business. Topics include: techniques of lighting, use of appropriate cameras and media, professional practices and strategies for beginning business. Students work with digital cameras. The class includes: lectures, lab time, on-location field trips, exams, a journal, and a portfolio geared toward a professional presentation.
PHOTO 372 Portraiture Techniques II
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 370 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of portraiture. Topics include: techniques of lighting and posing, working with groups and individuals, use of appropriate cameras and films, professional ethics and business strategies. Students may work with digital or traditional cameras. The class includes: lectures, lab time,
on-location field trips, exams, a journal, and a portfolio geared toward a professional presentation.
PHOTO 390 Studio Lighting Techniques I
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 312 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is a study in studio lighting techniques used in commercial photography. Topics of instruction include: correct exposure using strobe, lighting ratios, appropriate choice of camera formats, and studies in composition of commercial photographs. Students are encouraged to work in a variety of formats, using black and white and color. Students will primarily use digital cameras. The class includes: lectures, visual presentations and discussions, on-location field trips or video chats with industry professionals, lab time, exams, and a portfolio.
PHOTO 392 Studio Lighting Techniques II
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 390 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers advanced studio lighting techniques used to photograph difficult to light subjects. Topics of instruction include: advanced studio lighting set ups for products, correct exposure using strobe, appropriate choice of camera format, studies in composition and meaning of advertising photographs, and market research. Students are encouraged to work in a variety of formats. The class includes: lectures, visual presentations and discussions, virtual or in person field trips, lab time, exams, a journal, and a portfolio geared toward a professional presentation.
PHOTO 400 Digital Imaging
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is an introductory course in digital imaging, compositing and electronic file preparation for publishing. The class includes lectures, use of computers and scanners, slide presentations, preparation of a journal and a digital portfolio.
PHOTO 410 Advanced Digital Imaging
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 400 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an advanced study of digital imaging and related software programs. The class includes lectures, use of computers, scanners, and a variety of output devices and preparation of a digital portfolio. This course will introduce the student to the emerging field of multimedia.
PHOTO 420 History of Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides an in-depth study of photography and
photographically derived images. The course will focus on the development of the first photographic processes from the nineteenth century to current technologies. It explores the evolution of photographic imagery from its inception to current day. The course provides an in-depth study of photographic imagery made across diverse and underrepresented cultures and allows deep examination of imagery through the lens of impactful historical events. Students will develop visual literacy skills, learn how to analyze photographic imagery and be introduced to photographic theory. Students will have the opportunity to share images from their own photographic history and will have the opportunity to create images using historic processes. The format of the class includes lectures and discussions, visual presentations and a field trip to a gallery, museum, archive or a virtual photographic archive.
PHOTO 421 Photographic Theory, Concepts and Aesthetics
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an overview of photographic genres, methods of photographic expression and a deep exploration into visual literacy through the lens of photography with an emphasis on historical, marginalized and intersectional image makers. It explores theories of visual communication and methods of photographic image evaluation and examines the role of composition, light, and imagination in the production of photographic images.
Students are not required to have any prior photography experience but will need the ability to capture their own images with a digital camera, smartphone, or tablet. The format of the class includes lectures and discussions, visual presentations and creating personal imagery.
PHOTO 495 Independent Studies in Photography
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
PHOTO 498 Work Experience in Photography
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position or job related to career goals in Photography.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Appropriate level learning objectives are established by the student and the employer. During the semester, the student is required to participate in a weekly orientation and complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
PHOTO 499 Experimental Offering in Photography
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to allow advanced students to pursue and research their photographic interests and receive credit. Students must provide a proposal outlining their area of interest and arrange meetings with an instructor. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
