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PHOTOGRAPHY 1
Elementary Photography
6 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Photography 10 or 20 with a satisfactory grade or better, or approval of Black and White portfolio of 10 to 15 prints, by instructor, which must be presented to the instructor during semester previous to semester of enrollment. All work in the portfolio, including processing, must be by the student.
Advisory: Photography 28 and English 28 or equivalent.
The beginning course for Photography majors, with intensive training in all phases of professional techniques, emphasizing view camera operation, exposure and development control of film, printing for optimum technical and aesthetic values, basic lighting techniques, theory of photographic processes, and basic sensitometry. Estimated material cost is approximately $225. Owning a professional quality light meter is recommended. Owning medium format or 4x5 camera equipment is not essential.
Acceptable for Art 287 credit, CSULA.

PHOTOGRAPHY 3
Basic Commercial Fields
6 UNITS – A
Advisory: Photography 1 with a satisfactory grade or better, Photography 28 and English 28 or equivalent
Concept, design and specialization subject lighting for commercial advertising is emphasized. Studio electronic flash and accessories are utilized. Color 4 x 5 transparencies and prints and black and white enlarging is incorporated in assignments.
Estimated material cost is approximately $250. Owning camera equipment is recommended, but not essential.


PHOTOGRAPHY 10
Beginning Photography
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
UC limit with Art 502-503; 700-711 courses: maximum credit allowed, 12 units.
Advisory: concurrent enrollment in Photography 28 and English 28 or equivalent.
Basic principles of photography from the mechanical creation of the image with camera and film to enlarging the photograph for display, while applying the guidelines of composition, communication and self-expression. 35 mm single lens camera required. Automatic cameras are OK, but they must have manual shutter speed and lens opening capability. Approximate supplies cost is $125. You must attend the first lecture meeting, or be replaced by students wishing to add. The first scheduled class is the first lecture meeting. Do not attend the first lab meeting. Labs will met only after announced in lecture class.


PHOTOGRAPHY 15
Fundamentals of Portraiture
3 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Photography 10
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Photography 28 and 42.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.
This course offers a study of modern photographic lightings in portraiture, using professional cameras and lighting equipment. Photographic films, exposure factors, developing techniques, and print display are presented. Lightings for groups, environmental portraiture and posting techniques are studied as well.


PHOTOGRAPHY 17
Introduction to Color Photography
3 UNITS – (CSU)
Advisory: Photography 10 or 20 or equivalent with a satisfactory grade or better.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.
Students enrolled in this class will learn about color photography from its beginning to the present with new materials on the present market. Light and its characteristics are studied in order to better understand perception and the individual's interpretation of color. Estimated cost is $100.


PHOTOGRAPHY 20
Beginning Photojournalism
4 UNITS – (CSU)
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Photography 28 and English 28 with a satisfactory grade or better.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours to be arranged.
Photography for those interested in becoming photographers for publications (magazines, wire services, newspapers, in-plant publications). Provides instruction, practice and application with cameras, shooting, procedures, dark room processing and photojournalism methods.


PHOTOGRAPHY 22
Creative Photo-Vision
3 UNITS – (RPT 2) (A)
Prerequisite: Photography 10 with a satisfactory grade or better.
Advisory: English 28 or equivalent.
Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours
This course is designed to increase the sensitivity of seeing, and constructing photographic images using non-traditional and standard creative approaches.


PHOTOGRAPHY 28
Laboratory Processes
1 UNIT – (RPT 3) (A)
Advisory: English 28 or equivalent.
Laboratory, 3 hours.
This course is designed for the photography student who wishes to increase laboratory skills, relative to concurrent photography classes, through extended contact with equipment and faculty. Students will not be permitted to use any of the photo lab facilities if they drop or are excluded from the main photo lecture section.

PHOTOGRAPHY 33
Advanced Laboratory Processes
1 UNIT – (RPT 3) (A)
Prerequisite: Photography 28 with a satisfactory grade or better.
Advisory: English 28 or equivalent.
Laboratory, 3 hours.
This course will concentrate on lab instruction designed to familiarize students with safety factors and the technology of film and paper processes. Students will not be permitted to use any of the photo lab facilities if they drop or are excluded from the main photo lecture section.

PHOTOGRAPHY 42
Color Printing
6 UNITS – (A)
Prerequisite: Photography 1 with a satisfactory grade or better.
Advisory: English 28 or equivalent.
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 9 hours.
An introductory color course which develops a technical proficiency and an aesthetic awareness of the creative uses of color photography, including color design theory, composition, perceptual and psychological aspects of color. Emphasis is placed on negative to positive printing, developing the ability to choose material, light, expose and process 4x5 color negatives and produce up to 16x20 color prints. Assignments for the freelance photographer include scenic, portraiture, commercial and advertising. Cost of materials is approximately $200.


PHOTOGRAPHY 43
Advanced Color Technology
6 UNITS – (A)
Prerequisite: Photography 42 with a satisfactory grade.
Advisory: English 28 or equivalent.
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 9 hours.
An advanced course for Color Photography majors interested in a photographic career in advertising, commercial, illustration, fine arts, or working as a laboratory technician. This course develops the ability to expose, color correct and process Ektachrome films and concentrate on a critical evaluation of the color reproduction. Students ultimately will be expected to choose the proper process for solving specific technical problems. Assignments include exposure, color correction and processing of Ektachrome, duplicate transparencies, internegatives, Vericolor print film, duratrons, Ektachrome and Cibachrome prints. Cost of materials is approximately $200.


PHOTOGRAPHY 44
Photography Decor (Creative Photography)
6 UNITS – (A)
Prerequisite: Photography 43 with a satisfactory grade.
Advisory: English 28 or equivalent.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 10 hours.
An advanced color course designed to expand students perceptions and views of contemporary photography as an expressive form of communication. It stresses creativity in concepts and current techniques used as a design tool for freelance photographers. Photographic images are created with unusual sizes, shapes and materials, using both normal and specialized processes. Cost of materials is approximately $200.


PHOTOGRAPHY 46
Photographic Digital Imaging
6 UNITS – (A)
Prerequisite: Photography 3 and Photography 44 with a satisfactory grade or better.
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 9 hours.
This digital imaging course incorporates the use of computers and photo digitizing software to alter, enhance, and create new images that can be output to film and print media.


PHOTOGRAPHY 49
Advanced Photographic Digital Imaging
6 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Photography 46 with a satisfactory grade or better.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 28 or equivalent.
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 9 hours.
(see "Health Advisory" under Certificate Programs)
This digital imaging course will incorporate the use of photographic and graphic design software, scanners, and printers to create and output images.


PHOTOGRAPHY 50
Specialty Fields
3 UNITS – (RPT 3) (A)
Prerequisite: Photography 3 and 43 with a satisfactory grade or Instructor's approval of advanced level portfolio.
Laboratory, 9 hours.
An independent study course designed to create a photography portfolio. This class is designed for advanced students and gives special attention to their individual concepts and goals.


Photography 185 Directed Study — 1 UNIT - (UC:CSU)
Photography 285 Directed Study — 2 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Conference 1 hour per unit.
Allows students to pursue Directed Study on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor. Refer to the "Directed Study" section of this catalog for additional information.
Credit Limit: A maximum of 3 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit.