PHOT 113 Photographic Foundations IThrough a combination of lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and critiques, students learn to see photographically through an exploration of the basic tools, techniques and aesthetics of digital photography, with an emphasis on creative use of camera controls, exposure, digital imaging software, and an awareness of the critical issues in contemporary photography.
PRMK 413 Photographic Foundations IIExpanding upon the basic photographic tools and techniques introduced in Photographic Foundations I, students in this course gain an understanding of file management, digital printing techniques, controlled lighting possibilities, and in-depth imaging software skills. Also investigating critical issues in contemporary photography, the course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and critiques with an emphasis on the creation of an advanced, cohesive final project. Prerequisite: PHOT 113.
PHOT 115 Black-and-white TechniqueExploring introductory and intermediate techniques of exposure, development, scanning and printing of black-and-white film and print materials, this course also is comprised of a special emphasis on tonal control through the creative application of the Zone System. Areas of investigation include film scanning, paper characteristics, developer choice and fabrication, print size, multi filter printing and chemical after-treatment. Further concentration is placed on aspects of design, composition, perception and content in black-and-white photographs. Prerequisite: PHOT 114.
PHOT 206 Color TechniqueThis course explores the use of color as an aesthetic tool in the hands of the creative commercial or expressive photographer. While the emphasis is on the use of negative, reversal and Polaroid films and print materials, attention is also paid to color theory, perception, aesthetics and the use of alternative color processes. Prerequisite: PHOT 114.
PHOT 219 Photography Project Seminar IThis course leads students through an exploration of the use of the medium for personal expression. Students devise and produce a photographic project that expands on the techniques and processes mastered in previous courses. Prerequisites: PHOT 115, PHOT 206.
PHOT 220 Large-format TechniqueThis course provides a thorough introduction to 4x5 and 8x10 view camera technology and aesthetics by covering a number of image-making techniques and applications in the studio and on location. Landscape, architecture, portraiture, still life and specialized areas are covered. View cameras are provided by the college. Prerequisite: PHOT 115.
PHOT 238 History of Photography IThis course examines the medium from its prehistory through the photo-secession and World War I. The use of photography as a commercial enterprise, a documentary tool, a cultural force and a means of personal expression is explored. Prerequisite: ARTH 110.
PHOT 240 History of Photography IIThis course examines the major issues and artists in photography from the early 20th century to the present. Although the emphasis is on photography as a fine art and its relationship to the other arts, topics include documentary photography and photojournalism, fashion and portraiture, and the use of photography in mass media. Prerequisite: ARTH 110.
PHOT 306 Digital Imaging for the World Wide WebStudents are afforded the opportunity to communicate through the medium of photographs on the World Wide Web and obtain skills that have proven productive in the marketplace. Emphasis is placed on acquiring Web design proficiency through the appropriate use of software and image editing tools. Image formatting possibilities are investigated, along with aesthetic/functional aspects of site navigation, design, sequence and consistency. Prerequisite: PHOT 114.
PHOT 312 Architectural Photography: Human-altered LandscapesThis course explores the unique aesthetic and technical challenges of photographing the human-altered landscape for personal expression and historical documentation. Slide lecture topics include the history of landscape and architectural photography. Assignments focus on urban and rural landscapes and individual and group critiques guide student production. Students may work in color and/or black and white and may use large-, medium- or small-format cameras. Prerequisite: PHOT 113.
PHOT 313 Studio Lighting TechniqueThis course introduces the use of artificial lighting to create photographic illustrations in a controlled environment. Lighting techniques are demonstrated and applied in a series of photographic exercises with tabletop still life and portraiture. Both ???hot lights??? and electronic flash are used to achieve total control of composition, color, contrast and reflection. Emphasis is placed on the technical mastery of complex equipment, coupled with an aesthetic understanding of the physical principles of light. Prerequisites: PHOT 206, PHOT 220.
PHOT 317 Photographic Travel: The Foreign and the FamiliarThis course offers the unique photographic opportunity and challenge of finding intimacy and familiarity in the foreign portrait and the foreign landscape. Slide lectures explore important aspects of traveling with a camera in a foreign country and investigate how other photographers have faced this challenge. Assignments focus on urban and rural landscapes and populations. Students may work in black-and-white and/or color and may use large- or small-format cameras. Prerequisite: PHOT 113.
PHOT 318 Light of ProvenceDedicated to the awareness and application of natural light, this course introduces students to the concept of using light to beautify and senhance their photographs. Through a series of practical exercises and individualized projects students explore the quality and attributes of the natural light found exclusively in the Provence region. Furthermore, students are made aware of the cultural and historical significance of Provence by drawing comparisons between contemporary and historical artists whose work has gained inspiration from the region's unique ambience. Prerequisite: PHOT 113.
PHOT 319 Photography Project Seminar IIThis advanced course extends students' exploration of the use of the photographic medium for personal expression. Students devise and produce a photographic project that expands on the techniques and processes mastered in previous courses. Prerequisites: PHOT 219, PHOT 240, PHOT 313.
PHOT 320 Alternative Photographic ProcessesThis course explores a variety of nonsilver photographic printmaking and print-manipulation processes that depart from the more prevalent black-and-white, color and digital approaches. Processes covered may include hand-applied color, iron salt printing, gum printing, albumen printing, platinum and palladium printing, and others. Prerequisites: PHOT 114, PHOT 220.
PHOT 321 Advanced Color PrintmakingThis upper-level elective is designed to allow students to pursue and resolve ideas and techniques introduced in Color Photography. Although emphasis is placed on advanced color printing techniques and aesthetics, students are encouraged to pursue their own personal directions using appropriate tools and techniques. Prerequisite: PHOT 206.
PHOT 322 Photographic IllustrationThis elective emphasizes the creative application of studio lighting and fabrication techniques and aesthetics. Students explore the complex relationship between content and form, discovery and invention through a series of exercises using multiple exposure, fabricated light and form, theater, computer collage, and other techniques and processes. Prerequisite: PHOT 313.
PHOT 323 The Contemporary LandscapeThis course focuses on the various philosophical, aesthetic and technical approaches to photographing the contemporary, human-altered landscape. Through slide lectures, field trips, supervised lab work and in-depth critiques, students are expected to increase their awareness of how their own personal responses to the landscape relate to those of other photographers dealing with the same contemporary issues. Materials and format are open, but students taking this course should have a working knowledge of black-and-white, color and large-format photography. Prerequisites: PHOT 206, PHOT 220.
PHOT 324 Documentary PhotographyThis course introduces experienced black-and-white photographers to the documentary/journalistic branch of photography. Areas covered include history, major forms, styles, practitioners, and techniques and practices of this important use of the medium. Prerequisite: PHOT 115.
PHOT 325 The Picture StoryThis course offers the opportunity to expand skills in the area of photojournalism through hands-on experience in completing both spot news and short- and long-term essay assignments. Prerequisite: PHOT 324.
PHOT 326 Advanced Black-and-white PrintmakingThis course examines the issues and materials involved in the evolution of a personal style of expressive black-and-white printmaking. Areas of investigation include paper characteristics, developer choice and fabrication, print size, multifilter printing and chemical after-treatment. Prerequisite: PHOT 115.
PHOT 330 The Fabricated ImageThis course explores the issues involved in making photographs that are conceived as surrogates for reality. Areas of investigation include historical precedents, major movements and practitioners of style that lie outside the bounds of documentary photography or the aesthetics of straight art photography. Prerequisite: PHOT 313.
PHOT 332 Fashion PhotographyThis course is designed for students with a specific interest in developing a fashion photography portfolio. Through individual and collaborative assignments, students explore fashion photography in the studio and on location. Emphasis is placed on developing a ???signature??? style. Prerequisite: PHOT 313.
PHOT 334 Platinum and Palladium PrintingThis advanced course explores the technical and aesthetic implications of the platinum/palladium process, one of the most beautiful and subtle of all photographic printing processes. Topics include compounding emulsions, hand coating, paper selection, development variables and techniques for making enlarged negatives. Prerequisite: PHOT 220.
PHOT 336 The Photographic PortraitThis upper-level elective provides students with a working knowledge of all major aspects of portraiture, including studio/commercial portraiture, photojournalistic/editorial portraiture and the portrait as fine art, all within a context of historical and contemporary examples. A variety of lighting and camera techniques, basic business practices and career possibilities are covered. Prerequisite: PHOT 313.
PHOT 337 Photojournalism, Media and CultureThis course provides an opportunity for the advanced photography major who is interested in pursuing a career in visual communication to deal with the skills, theory, ethics and contemporary issues of newspaper and magazine photojournalism. Students work collaboratively and individually on a quarter-long newsworthy assignment that reflects a topic relevant to current issues in the community. Students produce a complete portfolio based on the chosen topic and through a final exhibition the work is presented in the community. Through the investigation and visual exploration of a story pertinent to the local or regional community, students are made more aware of the link between photojournalism, the media and culture. Prerequisite: PHOT 324.
PHOT 340 Inkjet Printing for PhotographyFrom digital image capture to final inkjet output, this course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of all aspects of image management and printing. Through lectures, demonstrations and supervised usage, students gain practical, hands-on experience with digital imaging and the production of inkjet technology, printers and paper. Prerequisite: PHOT 219.
PHOT 345 Advanced Digital ImagingThis course, targeted to advanced photography students, emphasizes the philosophical and technical relationship between the camera and the computer. Students are expected to mesh their personal aesthetic with the multitude of possibilities available in electronic media. Appropriate presentation, software options and sequencing of imagery are stressed, along with historical examples that provide background for understanding this new medium. Prerequisite: PHOT 219.
PHOT 346 Mixed-media PhotographyThis course provides students with an overview of a broad variety of visual forms, media, operative concepts and theories that pertain to both historical and contemporary photographic practices. Students explore the impact of many of these issues through individual practice, lectures, assigned readings, class discussions and critiques. The primary practical work consists of a series of studio projects, in addition to an assigned journal/sketchbook that is maintained throughout the quarter. Prerequisite: PHOT 320
PHOT 400 Business Practices for PhotographyThis course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the business of commercial photography. Students are guided through the job search, including r??sum?? writing and portfolio development. Additional topics include freelance work, studio management, basic accounting, copyright law, contracts, licensing agreements, negotiating fees, taxes and general business protocol. Prerequisite: PHOT 319.
PHOT 405 The Photographic BookIn this course, students each photograph a specific subject. The resulting images are edited and sequenced to create a hand-constructed book. Prerequisites: PHOT 220, PHOT 240.
PHOT 413 Advanced Studio Lighting TechniqueIn this senior-level studio course, students' skills are directed toward using controlled lighting to create a portfolio with which to enter the commercial marketplace. Emphasis is on pinpointing potential markets for photography and developing professionally lit and photographed images for a client within that market. Prerequisite: PHOT 313.
PHOT 415 Photography PortfolioPhotography students select work and develop portfolios that meet market standards of professional quality. This course provides comprehensive guidelines for the critique and evaluation of portfolios for commercial and other type of applications. Seminar type discussions address professional goals, business plans, marketing tools, and interviewing styles. Prerequisite: PHOT 319.
PHOT 430 Event PhotographyStudents are presented with a range of technical and aesthetic issues related specifically to event photography. Creativity and invention in this highly conventionalized form of photography are stressed. Prerequisite: PHOT 313.
PHOT 432 Food and Tabletop PhotographyPresentations, analysis of lighting plan views, and technical demonstrations specific to food photography are presented in this course. Supervised studio shoots of food products provide students the opportunity for practical application of acquired skills and techniques. Prerequisite: PHOT 319.
PHOT 440 Corporate PhotographyStudents develop a portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of the specialized techniques and aesthetics associated with corporate photography. Prerequisite: PHOT 319.
PHOT 445 Conceptual Photography StudioThis studio course is directed toward the successful analysis of methods for developing conceptual skills. Students gain a thorough and deep understanding of creative thinking vs. critical thinking, and an investigation of the role of creative thinking in conceptualization, ???brainstorming,??? and non-linear image making. Prerequisite: PHOT 313.
PHOT 475 Photography Senior ProjectThe emphasis of this course is on developing a technically excellent body of work that evidences a strong personal aesthetic and an engagement with conceptual inquiry. Students receive and participate in intensive critique of photographic projects and are provided with personalized guidance and advice regarding careers in the field. Strategies for effective articulation of motivations, concepts, and influences are covered in depth; students gain the ability to situate their work in relation to contemporary and historical trends within the medium. Prerequisite: PHOT 319.
PHOT 480 Contemporary Issues in PhotographyStudents explore contemporary theoretical and critical concepts through relevant and interrelated readings, lectures, discussions, slide presentations, assignments, and individual and group critiques. Prerequisites: PHOT 238, PHOT 240.
PHOT 490 Special Topics in PhotographyThe topic of this course varies from quarter to quarter. Each seminar focuses on various issues in the field of photography and allows students to pursue individual projects related to the topic of the course. Prerequisites: Vary according to topic.
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