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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
One of five recommended core courses for Art majors,
open to all students.
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
TBA (To Be Arranged) hours will be explained during the
first meeting of class.
#6888 8:00am-10:00am TuTh LecLab E105 EMMETT K
0.6 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 10:00am-11:20am TuTh E202 EMMETT K
& TBA E105 EMMETT K
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#5687 8:00am- Noon Sat LecLab E105 TAKEUCHI M
0.6 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 12:30pm- 3:10pm Sat E202 TAKEUCHI M
& TBA E105 TAKEUCHI M
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#4087 8:40am-10:00am TuTh LecLab E202 HERNANDEZ EM
0.6 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 10:00am- Noon TuTh E105 HERNANDEZ EM
& TBA E105 HERNANDEZ EM
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#6355 10:00am-11:20am MW LecLab E202 PERCEY R S
0.6 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 11:20am- 1:20pm MW E105 PERCEY R S
& TBA E105 PERCEY R S
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#6838 2:20pm- 3:40pm TuTh LecLab E202 LIN V
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 3:40pm- 5:40pm TuTh E105 LIN V
& TBA E105 LIN V
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#5683 5:00pm- 6:20pm MW LecLab E202 WILLHIDE M
0.6 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 6:20pm- 8:20pm MW E105 WILLHIDE M
& TBA E105 WILLHIDE M
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#5690 6:40pm- 8:00pm TuTh LecLab E202 LIN V
0.6 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 8:00pm-10:00pm TuTh E105 LIN V
& TBA E105 LIN V
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
#5477 7:00pm- 8:20pm MW LecLab E202 OHLWEILER L
0.6 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 8:20pm-10:20pm MW E105 OHLWEILER L
& TBA E105 OHLWEILER L
& TBA E105 PROCOPI N
| PHOTO 22A | BLACK AND WHITE LARGE FORMAT FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 21.
Relationship between fine arts and commercial techniques in black and white photography. View camera, normal and wide angle lenses; chemistry of black and white development, print retouching and toning. Fine arts and commercial assignments in large format photography including lighting techniques in the studio and environmental photography. 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 class meeting.
#5680 1:00pm- 2:20pm MW LecLab E202 OHLWEILER L
1.1 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 2:20pm- 4:20pm MW E105 OHLWEILER L
& TBA E105 OHLWEILER L
| 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 class.
#4928 11:30am-12:50pm MW LecLab E202 KENYON B
This section has a course fee of $30.00
& 12:50pm- 2:50pm MW E114 KENYON B
& TBA E114 KENYON B
#6695 1:00pm- 2:20pm TuTh LecLab E202 HERNANDEZ EM
This section has a course fee of $30.00
& 2:20pm- 4:20pm TuTh E114 HERNANDEZ EM
& TBA E114 HERNANDEZ EM
| PHOTO 24A | EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 21.
Principles of design and composition studied through representational and non-representational forms. Grain, blur, high contrast, soft focus, arbitrary color, b/w infrared film, sequential imagery, Sabattier and flashed printmaking, macro techniques, screens, photograms, magazine transfers and sequential strip imagery. Total of 36 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
TBA (to be arranged) hours will be explained during the
first meeting of class.
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
#5944 3:00pm- 4:20pm MW LecLab E202 KENYON B
1.1 Hours TBA per week
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 4:20pm- 6:20pm MW E105 KENYON B
& TBA E105 KENYON B
| PHOTO 25 | FILM ART | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Aesthetic and technical analysis of camera, lighting, sound, direction and structure in short and feature films with an emphasis on innovation. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Grading: Letter Grade Only
Students who are interested in film studies, see also
ENGL 49, PHOTO 26A-C, Photo 126, ThART 7A and 7B.
#5692 2:30pm- 5:50pm W Lecture FORUM MILANOVICH
| 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
Students who are interested in film studies, see also
ENGL 49, PHOTO 26B-C, Photo 126, ThART 7A and 7B.
#5694 8:40am- Noon MW LecLab E103 JANG L
#6379 1:30pm- 4:50pm MW LecLab E103 JANG L
#5693 6:10pm- 9:30pm MW LecLab E103 JANG L
| 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
Students who are interested in film studies, see also
ENGL 49, PHOTO 26C, Photo 126, ThART 7A and 7B.
#5695 6:00pm- 9:20pm TuTh LecLab W206 BOCH A C
| 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
Students who are interested in film studies, see also
ENGL 49, Photo 126, ThART 7A and 7B.
#4945 1:10pm- 4:30pm TuTh LecLab E103 JANG L
| 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.
#6706 8:40am- Noon F LecLab R420 LEARY C
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 12:30pm- 3:50pm F R420 LEARY C
#6577 6:00pm- 9:20pm TuTh LecLab R420 WILLHIDE M
This section has a course fee of $20.00
#4211 6:15pm- 9:35pm MW LecLab R421 PERCEY R S
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.
#4475 8:40am- Noon Sat LecLab R421 PERCEY R S
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 12:30pm- 3:50pm Sat R421 PERCEY R S
#5909 11:20am- 2:40pm MW LecLab R421 OLIVER AMY
This section has a course fee of $20.00
| PHOTO 33 | PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 21 or placement based on the art assessment process.
Exploration of the fundamentals of portrait photography in the context of a variety of locations. Emphasis on planning, interpreting, and presenting a portrait photographically. Medium format film cameras, advanced printing techniques as well as in studio lighting set-ups using hot lights, strobes, electronic metering will be covered. 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.
#5686 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
| 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
Students who are interest in film studies, see also
PHOTO 25, THART 7A, 7B, and PHOTO 26C.
#4263 6:20pm- 9:40pm MW LecLab R420 PEARL R
No. 4263: Prequisites may be waivedfor 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. This is a required course for the Photo-Cinema Production Certificate and the Photo-Cinema- Cinematography Certificate.
| PHOTO 127 | ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 26A and Photo 27.
Recommended Preparation: Photo 126.
Advanced training and study of techniques and aesthetics in use of motion picture cameras and lighting equipment for those considering a professional career in cinematography. Advanced study of scene creation as well as overall visual design of an entire film. In-depth examination of the different crew positions of the camera crew combined with practical experience. Creation of work for professional portfolio. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#5350 6:40pm-10:00pm TuTh LecLab E103 SOTO P
No. 5350: A required course for Photo-Cinema-Cinematography Certificate.
| PHOTO 130 | ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Photo 30.
Advanced concepts and techniques in digital image editing for artists. An in depth examination of producing complex masks and selections from existing channel information. Students will explore many of the advanced features of industry standard digital image editing software. Emphasis is on students incorporating advanced digital image editing techniques into their existing art practice. Recommended enrollment in Art 110D. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
#6581 8:40am- Noon F LecLab R421 EM D
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 12:30pm- 3:50pm F R421 EM D
| PHOTO 135 | ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: 1)Photo 23A, 122A AND Photo 22A or 24A or 24B; OR 2)portfolio presentation; OR 3)placement based on the Photography assessment process.
Recommended Preparation: Enrollment in Art 110D.
Creation of a portfolio leading to job training or fine arts school. Black and white, color, digital, studio, and location photography with concept and technique both emphasized. Beginning research into editorial, commercial or fine arts job market. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
$20 course fee to be paid at registration.
TBA (To Be Arranged) hours will be explained during the
first class meeting.
#5685 4:40pm- 6:00pm TuTh LecLab E202 MARTIN V M
This section has a course fee of $20.00
& 6:00pm- 8:00pm TuTh E105 MARTIN V M
& TBA E105 MARTIN V M