Photography (PHOTO) Courses
PHOTO 210 Photography Business
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Advisory:BUS 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to prepare students for starting and operating a photography business. The course introduces students to current industry business practices and local regulations for starting and operating a photography business. Topics include necessary operating permits and licenses, studio locations vs. working from home, business plan development, insurance options, taxes, pricing services, renting equipment, and negotiating photography fees. Students will take a field trip to a local Photography Business.
PHOTO 212 Marketing & Self-Promotion for Photographers
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Advisory:MKT 314 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to prepare students for the latest practices and strategies of marketing and self-promotion specifically for the business of photography. The course introduces students to current industry marketing concepts and the development of a personal marketing plan. Topics include marketing basics, branding, goal setting, researching clients, budgeting annual promotions, and marketing through industry organizations. Self-promotion through the Internet, email, blogging, direct mail, print advertising, and viral marketing using social networks will also be covered. Students will also develop a professional website and choose an online photo management product appropriate for their field of photography.
PHOTO 266 California Coastal Photography
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or Mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Advisory:Students must be in good health and able to hike over uneven ground in varied weather conditions.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
The multi-day field course provides an opportunity for students to study California coastal photography emphasizing that geographic region. Destinations could include but are not limited to: Big Sur or Bodega Bay. The course includes a variety of topics in traditional and digital photography, camera formats, working on location, and pre-production planning of location photography. Students are responsible for photographic expenses and may incur additional fees for transportation, lodging, food, park fees, and more. Student costs could range from approximately $250 to $700, depending on location and available lodging options.
PHOTO 267 California Urban Photography
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or Mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Advisory:Students must be in good health and able to hike over uneven ground in varied weather
conditions.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
The multi-day field course provides an opportunity for students to study urban photography, emphasizing that geographic region. Destinations could include but are not limited to: San Francisco or Los Angeles. The course will include a variety of topics in traditional and digital photography, camera formats, working on location, and pre-production planning of location photography. Students are responsible for all of their own photographic expenses and may incur additional fees for transportation, lodging, food, parking fees, and more. Student costs could range from approximately $250 to $700, depending on location and available lodging options.
PHOTO 268 California Mountain Photography
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or Mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Advisory:Students must be in good health and able to hike over uneven ground in varied weather
conditions.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
The multi-day field course provides an opportunity for students to study California Mountain photography emphasizing that geographic region. Destinations could include but are not limited to: Yosemite or Kings Canyon. The course includes a variety of topics in traditional and digital photography, camera formats, working on location, and pre-production planning of location photography. Students are responsible for all of their own photographic expenses and may incur additional fees for transportation, lodging, food, park fees, and more. Student costs could range from approximately $250 to $700, depending on location and available lodging options.
PHOTO 269 California Desert Photography
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or Mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Advisory:Students must be in good health and able to hike over uneven ground in varied weather
conditions.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
The multi-day field course provides an opportunity for students to study California desert photography emphasizing that geographic region. Destinations could include but are not limited to: The Mojave or Death Valley. The course includes a variety of topics in traditional and digital photography, camera formats, working on location, and pre-production planning of location photography. Students are responsible for all of their own photographic expenses and may incur additional fees for transportation, lodging, food, park fees, and more. Student costs could range from approximately $250 to $700, depending on location and available lodging options.
PHOTO 274 Digital Photography Basics
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is an introductory course to digital photography that covers the creative and technical use of point and shoot cameras, Digital SLRs (single-lens reflex), exposure control, basic equipment, and simple software tools to catalog, manipulate, and print images. Student printing costs could range from $30 to $50.
PHOTO 280 Portfolio Development I
- Units:2 - 4
- Hours:18 - 36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed for students wishing to develop their portfolios both for creative and professional purposes. Individual styles, presentation methods, and forums for distribution and exhibition will be emphasized. Topics of discussion will include: developing a personal visual style, self publishing, self-promotion, marketing, displaying images on the web, and editing. The format of the course includes lectures, guest speakers from the industry, lab time, an optional field trip, and critique sessions.
PHOTO 281 Portfolio Development II
- Units:2 - 4
- Hours:18 - 36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 280 and 302 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
Portfolio Development II is designed for students to develop a secondary market career portfolio for both creative and professional purposes. Students will advance their knowledge of regional markets and outlets for their styles of photography. Students will produce a complementary but completely different style of portfolio from that produced in PHOTO 280. Individual brands, presentation methods, and forums for distribution and exhibition will be emphasized for this new portfolio. Topics of discussion include: developing a personal brand, self publishing, self-promotion, marketing, displaying images on the web, and self editing. The format of the course includes lectures, guest speakers from the industry, lab time, and critique sessions.
PHOTO 282 Portfolio Development III
- Units:2 - 4
- Hours:18 - 36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 281 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
Portfolio Development III is designed for students finishing their portfolio development for both creative and professional purposes. Students will focus on preparing their portfolios for a variety of different presentation formats. Students will meet industry representatives and receive advice about establishing a strong presence on the web, in galleries and through book publishing options for their career-style portfolios. Students are required to have a website or blog and have the ability to produce and deliver both print and email styles self-promotional materials specific to the main and secondary market portfolios. The format of the course includes lectures, guest speakers from the industry, lab time, and critique sessions.
PHOTO 299 Experimental Offering in Photography
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is the experimental courses description.
PHOTO 302 Beginning Digital Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course combines an overview of the historical and contemporary themes influencing the photographic medium along with hands-on experience in digital photography. Instruction includes digital camera function, exposure control, flash photography, technical and creative control, video capture, basic computer manipulation of images, and digital output options. Students will also be introduced to the influence of photography and photographers on our culture along with an understanding of interpreting photographs and their visual literacy. The format of the class includes lectures, visual presentations, lab time, field trip, exams, and a portfolio. Students must provide their own adjustable DSLR or mirrorless cameras and necessary media and materials. Student printing cost could range from $30 to $50.
PHOTO 305 The Visual Self
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must provide a device that can both capture and upload images to the internet. An example of such devices are smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, etc.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3A
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
What is our relationship with photography? How do we engage with, consume, create and share photographs in an image-saturated world? Focusing on photography's influence from its origins to the present day, The Visual Self explores our personal relationship with the photographic images we capture and those we observe. Students will come away with a new recognition of their own engagement with images and how they consume and share visual forms of media. Through lectures, discussions, and visual presentations, the course will highlight the role of photography in disseminating information, trends, ideas, culture, and art both in contemporary and historical contexts. Students are not required to have any prior photography experience but will need the ability to capture their own images with a digital camera, smartphone, or tablet.
PHOTO 312 Intermediate Digital Photography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This intermediate course combines lectures with hands-on experience in digital photography. Instruction includes advanced digital camera functions, exposure control, flash photography, technical and creative control, video capture, computer manipulation of images, digital archiving, digital output options, and digital print preparation. The format of the class includes lectures, visual presentations, lab time, a required field trip, exams, and a portfolio. Students must provide their own adjustable DSLR or mirrorless digital camera and necessary media and materials. Student printing cost could range from $30 to $50.
PHOTO 341 Aerial Photography-Remote System
- Same As:FLTEC 311
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must hold a current FAA Remote Pilot-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems certificate to participate in class.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course will prepare and train students in the latest aerial data capture and imaging techniques used commercially with remote drone pilots. The course is designed for those already certified by the FAA (Remote Pilot - Small UAS under 14 CFR Part 107) and pursuing competent skills in both navigating while simultaneously capturing and imaging destinations and activities specific to their industry. Topics include individual or team flight capture and imaging techniques, video vs. still capture compositions, effective gimbal operation and dynamic pre programmed flight capture. The course will also train students to edit and merge content for presentation in person and on the Internet. Credit may be earned for either PHOTO 341 or FLTEC 311 but not for both.
PHOTO 350 Photojournalism
- Same As:JOUR 360
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Advisory:PHOTO 312 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID JOUR 160
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course provides instruction in photojournalism and magazine techniques in photography. Students will study features, environmental portraits, sports, spot news, and the photo essay styles of journalistic photography. Students will also capture and use audio to complete multimedia projects. Students will photograph or capture multimedia stories for online and print campus publications (The Express, Mainline magazine, etc.) to complete assignments for their final portfolios. The course includes lectures, visual presentations, speakers, and lab time. Students will provide (or rent from the photo program) their own DSLR-style adjustable camera and related materials. Credit may be earned for PHOTO 350 or JOUR 360, but not for both.
PHOTO 370 Portraiture Techniques I
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 312 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to train students in the latest photographic techniques and trends used in portraiture and wedding photography fields. Topics include techniques in studio and on-location lighting, posing people, appropriate use of external flash, professional practices and strategies in wedding protocol, wedding customs, and traditions. Other topics include post processing and digital presentation and retouching techniques used by professional wedding and portrait photographers. The class includes: lectures, lab time, on-location field trips, exams, a journal, and a portfolio geared toward a professional presentation. This course was formerly known as PHOTO 370: Portraiture and Wedding Photography.
PHOTO 372 Portraiture Techniques II
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 312 and 370 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of portraiture. Topics include advanced techniques of lighting and posing, working with groups and individuals on-location or in studio, use of appropriate camera formats, professional ethics, and business strategies. Other topics include post processing and digital presentation and retouching techniques used by professional portrait photographers. The course includes lectures, lab time, field trips, exams, a journal, and a portfolio geared toward a professional presentation. Students must provide their own adjustable DSLR digital camera and necessary media and materials. This course was formerly known as PHOTO 372: Advanced Portrait Photography.
PHOTO 380 Digital Video Editing and Production
- Same As:JOUR 364
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or Mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID JOUR 120
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is an introduction to the basic creative concepts and technical elements of capturing and editing video, audio, and still images to create visual media projects. Students will explore the creative and technical production possibilities of merging visual media and the various software used to edit this content. Students will receive hands-on experience with Mirrorless and HDSLR camera video capture techniques and accessories used in video and audio production. Students will complete a final visual media project and create a visual video reel for career advancement. Students will also meet with multimedia creators from our area. The course includes lectures, visual presentations, and lab time. Credit may be earned for JOUR 364 or PHOTO 380, but not for both. This course was formerly known as PHOTO 380: Multimedia Capture I.
PHOTO 381 Multimedia Capture II
- Same As:JOUR 365
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:JOUR 364 or PHOTO 380 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to expand on the creative concepts and technical elements of capturing video, audio, and still images to create advanced documentary style multimedia content. Students will study advanced techniques in capturing and editing audio, video, and still images. Students will continue to advance their skills with image editing software to complete their final projects. Students must supply at least one of the following to complete the class: a video camera or an adjustable still camera in either film or digital formats. The course includes lectures, visual presentations, and lab time. Credit may be earned for JOUR 365 or PHOTO 381, but not for both.
PHOTO 390 Studio Lighting Techniques I
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is a study in studio lighting techniques used in commercial and editorial photography. Topics of instruction include correct exposure strobe lighting, lighting ratios, and using color correction gels for strobes. Other topics include the use of professional studio equipment, using strobe lighting on location, and studies in composition of commercial photographs. The course includes lectures, visual presentations and discussions, a field trip, lab time, exams, and a final portfolio. Students must provide their own adjustable DSLR camera and related instructional materials. This course was formerly known as PHOTO 390: Studio Lighting Techniques.
PHOTO 391 Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques
- Units:3 - 4
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 312 and 390 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is an advanced study in studio lighting techniques used in the production of commercial and advertising photography. Topics of instruction include advanced studio and location lighting set-ups, shooting with a specific art direction, and studies in composition and meaning of advertising photographs. Students will capture a variety of industry specific assignments including food and beverage, fashion and retail, travel and leisure, and consumer products. Commercial post-processing techniques with imaging software will also be discussed. The class includes: lectures, visual presentations and discussions, a field trip, lab time, written tests, and the development of a professional presentation portfolio. Students must provide their own adjustable DSLR camera and related instructional materials.
PHOTO 392 Studio Lighting Techniques II
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 312 and 390 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is an advanced study in studio lighting techniques used in the production of commercial and advertising photography. Topics of instruction include advanced studio and location lighting set-ups, shooting with a specific art direction, and studies in composition and meaning of advertising photographs. Students will capture a variety of industry specific assignments including Food/Beverage, Fashion/Retail, Travel/Leisure, and Consumers products. Commercial post-processing techniques with imaging software will also be discussed. The class includes: lectures, visual presentations and discussions, an on-location field trip, lab time, written tests, and a portfolio geared toward a professional presentation. Students must provide their own adjustable cameras and related instructional materials. This course was formerly known as PHOTO 392: Commercial and Advertising Photography.
PHOTO 393 Lighting I
- Units:3 - 4
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is a study in lighting techniques used for both on-location and in studio photography and video capture applications. Topics of instruction include setting and correcting proper exposure for external strobes in both manual and TTL, light shaping equipment, developing lighting diagrams, calculating lighting ratios, and using color correction gels for strobes. Other topics include the use of professional studio and on-location lighting equipment, using a handheld lighting meter, basic DSLR and mirrorless video capture techniques, and studies in compositional approaches for portrait, commercial, editorial, and wedding photographers. The course includes lectures, visual presentations and project based learning assignments, a field trip, lab time, exams, and a final industry specific style portfolio. Students must provide their own adjustable DSLR or mirrorless camera and related instructional materials.
PHOTO 394 Lighting II
- Units:3 - 4
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 390 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR or mirrorless style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is an advanced study in lighting techniques used for both on-location and in studio photography and video capture applications. Topics of instruction include advanced studio and location lighting set-ups and description of lighting characteristics, shooting with a specific art direction, and advanced studies in compositional approaches for portrait, commercial, editorial, and wedding photographers. Students will capture a variety of industry specific assignments including food and beverage, fashion and retail, travel and leisure, and consumer products dependent upon their chosen career focus. Commercial post-processing techniques with imaging software will also be emphasized in this course. The course includes lectures, visual presentations and project based learning assignments, a field trip, lab time, exams, and a final industry specific style portfolio. Students must provide their own adjustable DSLR or mirrorless camera and related instructional materials.
PHOTO 400 Digital Imaging
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is an introductory course in digital imaging. Methods currently used in publishing will be emphasized. The course topics include Adobe Photoshop, page layout, multimedia use for electronic portfolio, use of computers, scanners, and how to develop a digital portfolio. A field trip is included in this course to learn about industry applications. Students must provide their own adjustable cameras and digital materials. Student printing cost could range from $30 to $50.
PHOTO 402 Adobe Lightroom
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course covers the fundamentals and real-world principles of digital asset management using Apple's Aperture and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom computer programs. Topics include building an efficient photographic work-flow for managing, editing, and archiving digital photographs. Through lecture, hands-on exercises, quizzes, and projects, students will learn to properly manage the most time-consuming and tedious tasks professional digital photographers have to handle from capture to final output.
PHOTO 410 Advanced Digital Imaging
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 312 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is an advanced study of digital imaging. Methods currently used in publishing, creative capture, and post-processing of traditional and digital media will be emphasized. The course includes lectures, an optional field trip, use of computers, scanners, and a variety of output devices, preparation of a digital portfolio, and printed work. A fee is charged for digital printing.
PHOTO 415 Advanced Digital Photo Restoration and Retouching
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 312 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better; technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must use a DSLR style camera to complete all course objectives and assignments. Point-and-Shoot cameras are not allowed.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course prepares students for professional retouching and restoration of damaged photographs and also for portrait and glamor retouching. Students will learn to use computer software and hardware suited to these purposes. Students are responsible for camera and processing costs.
PHOTO 490 Assignment Photography
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:5.25 - 43 hours LEC; 11 - 87 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course will introduce career-driven photography students to producing, creating, and completing real-world photography and multimedia projects for non-profit organizations and the Sacramento community. Through lecture, demonstration, client meetings, and brainstorming sessions, students will have the opportunity to develop a portfolio of completed projects. Students will also experience deadlines, the client-photographer relationship, setting pricing for projects, and strategies for presenting concepts.
PHOTO 492 Media Professional - Production Lab
- Units:1 - 4
- Hours:54 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:This course is intended for advanced Graphic Communication, Photography, and Journalism students or those with similar industry experience. The students' equivalence and technical competency will be determined using the standard department procedure.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This lab course is designed to advise and oversee all Graphic Communication, Photography, and Journalism student projects that are being prepared for publication and broadcast with partnered media outlets. Students will produce, edit, and publish a variety of multimedia content using the latest industry standards. This course will emulate real-world expectations and prepare the students in the on-the-job proficiency required of media professionals. Students may be required to work individually or on group projects in various areas, including Web graphics and design, online reporting and writing, or video and multimedia content. PHOTO 492, GCOM 492 and JOUR 492 may be taken for a total combination of up to three times for credit, for a maximum of 12 units.
PHOTO 495 Independent Studies in Photography
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course involves an individual student or small groups of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members, and students. Independent Studies in Photography offers students an opportunity to do research and/or experimentation that is more typical of advanced studies in Photography.
PHOTO 499 Experimental Offering in Photography
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is a specialized course developed in cooperation with industry to address new and emerging technological and occupational training needs. This course may be repeated for credit provided there is no duplication of topics.
