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Visual Arts & Media Studies Division
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Also see Art section in this booklet.
Photojournalists: Also see Journalism section in this booklet.
There are five recommended core courses for Art majors, open to all students. These are ART 1A or ART 1B, ART 11A, ART 31A, ART 32A, PHOTO 21.


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  

Information valid as of 9/14/2012 at 11:05:15 AM