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Beginning Photography (3) UC:CSU
UC limit
with Art 502503; 700711 courses: maximum credit allowed, 12 units.
Recommended:
Concurrent enrollment in Photography 28 and Art 201.
Explore
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. A 35mm camera is 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 meet only after announced in lecture class.
Acceptable
for Art 287 credit, CSULA.
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Elementary Photography (6) CSU
Prerequisites:
Photography 10 or 20 with "C" or better, or approval of Black
& 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
student. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in Photography 28 and Art
201 or 501.
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. Private darkroom areas, cameras
(except 35mm), equipment and most chemistry is supplied. Free use
of computers with T1 high speed Internet connections is included.
Estimated
material cost is approximately $225. Owning a professional level light
meter is recommended. Owning medium format or 4x5 camera equipment is
not essential.
Acceptable
for Art 287 credit, CSULA.
3 Basic Commercial
Fields (6) A
Prerequisite:
Photography 1 with C or higher. Recommended: Art 209 or
103. Recommended concurrent enrollment in Photography 43 and Photography
28 or 33.
An
intermediate course for General Photography majors. Lighting of
commercial subjects, using artificial and available light, as well as
electronic flash, is the primary emphasis, with various printing, design
and conceptual problems, as they relate to commercial photography, are
explored. Some of the subjects covered are print media illustration,
still-life table top and metal and glass lighting techniques. The
commercial format view camera (4x5) will be used extensively in
conjunction with medium format cameras. Digital imaging for professional
photography and the Internet is introduced. Estimated material
cost is approximately $300. Owning camera equipment is recommended, but
not essential.
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Advanced Commercial Photography (6) RPT 1 CSU
Prerequisites:
Photography 3 with C or higher. Recommended: Art 409 or 604. Recommended
concurrent enrollment with Photography 28 or 33.
Professional
lighting techniques for commercial subjects is stressed, in conjunction
with specialized assignments related to current commercial requirements
and practices, including set construction, publication illustration,
multiple printing, stroboscopic, and scale. Field trips to
photographers' studios, printing plants, prop houses are made throughout
the semester when possible. Estimated costs is approximately $300.
Owning camera equipment is recommended, but not essential.
15 Fundamentals of
Portraiture (3) CSU
Prerequisite:
Photography 1 with a ''C'' or better. Recommended: 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. Lightings are demonstrated
in relationship to head and shoulder, three quarter, and full length
poses. Photographic films, exposure factors, developing techniques, and
print display are presented. Lightings for weddings, family groups, and
glamour portraits are studied.
17 Introduction to
Color Photography (3) CSU
Prerequisite:
Photography 10, 20 or equivalent with "C" 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. Exposure
factors related to color photography are studied as well as leading
color films and Ektacolor printing. Estimated cost is $100.
20 Beginning Photojournalism (4) CSU
Recommended:
Concurrent enrollment in Photography 28.
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, et al).
Provides student instruction, practice and application, with cameras,
shooting, procedures, dark room processing and photojournalism methods.
21 News
Photography (4) RPT 3 CSU
Prerequisite:
Photography 10 or 20 or equivalent.
Credit
allowed for only one of Photography 21 or Journalism 221.
Lecture, 2
hours; laboratory, 6 hours to be arranged.
Emphasizes
composition of news and feature pictures for use in mass communication
media. Use of the photograph as an art form in telling the story,
familiarity with the cameras used for news photography, and procedures
and techniques in darkroom processing.
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Creative PhotoVision (3) RPT 2 A
Prerequisite:
Photography 1 with "C" or higher.
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.
28 Laboratory
Processes (1) RPT 3
Prerequisites:
Concurrent enrollment in other LACC Photography classes.
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.
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Laboratory Processes (1) RPT 3
Prerequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in other LACC Photography classes and completion
of three semesters of Photo 28.
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.
42
Printing Color Negatives (6) A
Prerequisite:
Photography 10 or 17 with a minimum grade of "A" or completion
of Photography 1 or 41 with a minimum grade of "C" or
permission of instructor. Recommended concurrent enrollment with
Photography 28.
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 approximately $200.
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Advanced Color Technology (6) A
Prerequisite:
Photography 42 with minimum grade of "C". Recommended
concurrent enrollment with Photography 3 or Photography 6.
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, Duratrans, Ektachrome and
Ilfochrome (Cibachrome) prints. Cost of materials is approximately $200.
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Photography Decor (Creative Photography) (6) A
Prerequisite:
Photography 43 with a minimum grade of C. Recommended concurrent
enrollment with an advanced Black and White Photography class.
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.
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Photographic Digital Imaging (6) UC:CSU
Prerequisite:
Photography 3 and Photography 44 with a grade of "C" or
better.
Lecture, 3
hours; laboratory, 9 hours.
This digital
imaging course will incorporate the use of computers and photo digital
software to alter, enhance and create new images that can be outputted
to film and the print media.
49 Advanced
Photographic Digital Imaging (6) UC:CSU
Prerequisite:
Photography 46 a grade of "C" or higher, or permission of
instructor.
Lecture, 3
hours; laboratory, 9 hours.
This
is an advanced digital imaging course that incorporates the
use of computers,
photo digital software and scanners to alter, enhance
and create new images than can be
outputted to film and print media.
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Specialty Fields (3) RPT 3 A
Prerequisite:
Photography 6 with a "C'' or better, or Photography 41, 42, 43, and
44, or Instructor's approval of advanced level portfolio.
Laboratory,
9 hours.
Students
who have not had Photography at LACC must use their own laboratory,
studio and camera facilities. This is a Directed Study class in which
advanced students may investigate and explore specialized areas of
interest outside of the classroom environment. This specialty is
designed for advanced students as a vehicle for concentrated work toward
a strong portfolio. Each student decides upon a project for the semester
and works with the instructor through individual and/or group meetings
for discussion and critique. Students enrolling in black and white
photography Specialty Fields must have completed Photography 6 with a
"C" grade or better and an additional 12 units of photography
classes. Students enrolling in color photography specialty fields must
have completed Photography 41, 42, 43, and 44.
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