Photography, Fine Art Photography- Major #5224

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Students taking these classes will concentrate on the fine art of photography using various methods and processes with historical techniques as well as new forms.  Both film and digital technologies are used to develop the creative process and personal expression. 


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Utilize photography as a visual communication tool.
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Term 1

9 units

PHOTO 6
Digital Imaging Fundamentals

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Theories and practices of manually adjustable digital cameras; technical and creative use of manual camera controls and capture. Topics include: automatic vs. manual shooting modes, camera menus, exposure control, depth of field, motion control, basic flash, white balance, file formats, capture workflow, and camera care as well as the legal and ethical issues of photography. Image processing involving tonal range, organization and color adjustment using Adobe Lightroom. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer Course
      1. C - Humanities

      PHOTO 12
      Beginning Photoshop

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
      Introduction to Photoshop including a variety of problem solving lessons and projects using: digital image capture, organization, basic tone and color adjustments, basic retouching, and printing techniques. (A, CSU, UC)
      Course Details:
          1. CSU Transfer Course

            PHOTO 15
            Photography and Visual Literacy

            3 units
            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
            The nature and character of photography; its use for communication and expression. Visual literacy and photography as a universal language. How concept, design, and creation of the photographic image are utilized in our culture. (A, CSU, UC)
            Course Details:
                1. CSU Transfer Course
                1. C - Humanities

                Term 2

                6 units

                PHOTO 18
                Advanced Black and White Photography

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                Interpreting reality through the many pathways to film and digital Black and White photography. Adobe Photoshop and other software applications are used on a variety of projects. The course emphasizes the vision, language, and technique of the black and white print. (A, CSU, UC)
                Course Details:
                1. Prerequisite: PHOTO 12
                2. Advisory: PHOTO 17
                  1. CSU Transfer Course
                  1. C - Humanities

                  PHOTO 23
                  Advanced Photoshop

                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                  Advanced techniques for computer enhanced still photograph image capture, processing, and output technologies. Use of Adobe Photoshop as primary software to complete real world assignments and produce a portfolio of digital photography. (A, CSU, UC)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Prerequisite: PHOTO 12
                  2. Prerequisite: GRC 31
                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                      Typically offered in the spring semester 

                      Term 3

                      3 units

                      PHOTO 57
                      Applied Color and Alternative Photographic Media

                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                      Developing a personal vision by seeing and working with digital media using various media and methods for creating photographic images. Contemporary digital processes will be used and combined for representational and non-representational images. Color Theory and Color Management in the photographic medium and its relationship to alternative media. (A, CSU, UC)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Prerequisite: PHOTO 12
                      2. Prerequisite: GRC 31
                      3. Advisory: PHOTO 23
                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                          Typically offered in the fall semester 

                          Total: 18 units