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| PHOTO 21 | ELEMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Basic principles of black and white photography as an expressive medium: cameras, composition, exposure meters, film, film development, wet lab darkroom printing, and introduction to photographic genres. Genres covered will include conceptual, documentary, fashion, landscape, photojournalism, portrait, staged, still life, and street photography. Total of 36 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
TBA (To Be Arranged) hours will be explained
during the first meeting of the class.
#1772 8:00am- 9:20am MW LecLab E202 WILLHIDE M
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 9:20am-11:20am MW E105 WILLHIDE M
& TBA E105 WILLHIDE M
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#1773 8:40am-11:00am F LecLab E202 TAKEUCHI M
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 11:30am- 3:50pm F E105 TAKEUCHI M
& TBA E105 TAKEUCHI M
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#1182 10:40am- Noon MW LecLab E202 HERNANDEZ EM
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& Noon- 2:00pm MW E105 HERNANDEZ EM
& TBA E105 HERNANDEZ EM
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#0181 1:00pm- 2:20pm MW LecLab E202 PERCEY R S
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 2:20pm- 4:20pm MW E105 PERCEY R S
& TBA E105 PERCEY R S
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#2725 1:00pm- 3:00pm TuTh LecLab E105 FERMI R
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 3:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh E202 FERMI R
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#1771 3:20pm- 5:20pm TuTh LecLab E105 OHLWEILER L
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 5:20pm- 6:40pm TuTh E202 OHLWEILER L
& TBA E105 OHLWEILER L
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
| PHOTO 23A | COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 21.
Color negative and print laboratory work with emphasis on both technical and aesthetic aspects of the color photography medium. Recommended Art 50A-B. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
$30 Course fee to be paid at registration.
TBA (To Be Arranged) hours will be explained during the
first meeting of the class.
#1774 1:00pm- 2:20pm TuTh LecLab E202 EMMETT K
This section has a course fee of $30.00
& 2:20pm- 4:20pm TuTh E114 EMMETT K
& TBA E114 EMMETT K
| PHOTO 23B | ADVANCED COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 23A.
Advanced color printing laboratory work: direct positive printing procedures, experimental color processes and advanced portfolio preparation and presentation. Total of 36 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
$30 Course fee to be paid at registration.
TBA (To Be Arranged) hours will be explained during the
first meeting of the class.
#1782 8:00am- 9:20am TuTh LecLab E202 WILLHIDE M
1.1 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $30.00
& 9:20am-11:20am TuTh E114 WILLHIDE M
& TBA E114 WILLHIDE M
| PHOTO 24B | EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 21.
Design and composition through representational and non-representational forms. Multiple exposure, sandwiching, high key, step printing, Marshalls oils, constructive and modular imagery, b/w and color posterization, cyanotype, blending and photomontage, collaged positives and color key. Total of 36 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 Course fee to be paid at registration.
TBA (To Be Arranged) hours will be explained during the
first meeting of the class.
#1868 8:30am-10:30am TuTh LecLab E105 KENYON B
1.1 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 10:30am-11:50am TuTh E105 KENYON B
& TBA E105 KENYON B
| PHOTO 26A | BEGINNING FILMMAKING--ELECTRONIC | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to basic motion picture procedures utilizing VHS video systems. Emphasis on film theory, camera and editing techniques, and script development. Short dramatic and documentary group projects. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
Students who are interested in cinema studies, see also
THART 7A and 7B, ENGL 49, PHOTO 26BC.
#1786 8:40am- Noon MW LecLab E103 JANG L
This section has a course fee of $20.00
#1787 1:00pm- 4:20pm MW LecLab E103 JANG L
This section has a course fee of $20.00
| PHOTO 26B | INTERMEDIATE FILMMAKING--ELECTRONIC | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 26A.
Intermediate motion picture production. Editing of picture and sound utilizing adjustable iris camcorders. Individual and group projects selected from the following: commercials, experimental, documentary and dramatic film forms. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
Students who are interested in cinema studies, see also
THART 7A and 7B, ENGL 49, PHOTO 26C.
#1877 6:30pm- 9:50pm MW LecLab E103 BOCH A C
This section has a course fee of $20.00
No. 1877: A required course for Photo-Cinema Production/ Filmaking Certificate.
| PHOTO 26C | ADVANCED FILMMAKING | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 26B.
Advanced video or 16mm group motion picture production. Concentration on the roles of director of photography, camera operator, unit production manager, sound crew and editor in the production of short films. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
Students who are interested in cinema studies, see also
THART 7A AND 7B, ENGL 49.
#1789 6:30pm- 9:50pm TuTh LecLab E103 SOTO P
This section has a course fee of $20.00
No. 1789: A required course for Photo-Cinema Production/ Filmaking Certificate.
| PHOTO 27 | CINEMATOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Recommended Preparation: None.
Introduction to the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of motion picture photography. Practical training in the use of motion picture cameras. Introduction to image control through exposure, lighting, and selection of film, camera, lens, and filters. Examination of the cinematographer as a visual storyteller to develop a broader understanding of the balance between artist and technician. Examination of the different crew positions and processes of the camera crew. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
#1769 1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh LecLab E103 JANG L
This section has a course fee of $20.00
No. 1769: A required course for Photo-Cinema- Cinematography Certificate.
| PHOTO 30 | INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 21 or one of the following: Art 31A, Art 40, Art 50B, Art 56, GRCOM 30, GRCOM 35, GRCOM 220, GRCOM 245A or placement based on the Photography assessment process.
Recommended Preparation: Photo 23A and either 24A or 24B.
Introduction to artistic image editing using industry standard digital image editing software for photographers, illustrators and graphic designers. Techniques to scan, edit, retouch, paint, mask, manipulate, and output digital imagery. Recommended enrollment in Art 110D. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
#0856 8:40am- Noon F LecLab R420 PERCEY R S
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 12:30pm- 3:50pm F R420 PERCEY R S
#0065 11:30am- 2:50pm MW LecLab R421 WILLHIDE M
This section has a course fee of $20.00
| PHOTO 31 | BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 21 or placement based on the Photography assessment process.
Recommended Preparation: Enrollment in Art 110D.
Introduction to photography using a hand held digital camera. Develop concepts and skills in digital exposure, control of light, image editing and management, as well as output for print and screen. Emphasis on the aesthetic and conceptual issues of digital photography. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
#2071 8:40am- Noon F LecLab R421 FERMI R
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 12:30pm- 3:50pm F R421 FERMI R
#2873 3:00pm- 6:20pm MW LecLab R421 FERMI R
This section has a course fee of $20.00
#0064 6:30pm- 9:50pm MW LecLab R421 PERCEY R S
This section has a course fee of $20.00
| PHOTO 40 | FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 31 or placement based on the art assessment process.
Commercially oriented course with assignments covering fashion and fashion specific product photography in the studio and on location to produce a photograph that sells an idea, product, or service. Fundamentals of studio photography including strobes, electronic metering, digital SLR and lighting for fashion. Business practices in commercial and editorial photography will be discussed. Students are expected to become visually and technically competent with artificial light sources in the studio. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review. Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
#2742 6:00pm- 9:20pm MW LecLab E105 GHIOLDI E
This section has a course fee of $20.00
| PHOTO 126 | DIGITAL FILM NARRATIVE | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 26A.
Practical and aesthetic construction of motion pictures using the principles and techniques of computer based non-linear editing for film, video, and multimedia. Recommended enrollment in Art 110D. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
#0286 6:30pm- 9:50pm MW LecLab R420 PEARL R
This section has a course fee of $20.00
No. 0286: Prerequisites may be waived for practical experience or portfolio assessment by Instructor. This course emphasizes storytelling structure, clarity and aesthetic form in filmmaking using Apple's Final Cut Pro 7 software.
A required course for Photo-Cinema Production/Filmmaking Certificate.