Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

PHOT V01 – BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units 

  1. Understand film exposure, print development and print presentation
  2. Identify and understand the basic components of a camera

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

PHOT V02 – BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DIGITAL TECHNIQUES - 3 Units

  1. Understand film exposure, print development and print presentation
  2. Identify and understand the basic components of a camera

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

PHOT V04A – INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units

  1. Evaluate the use of natural and artificial light and its relation to the photographic process
  2. Explore and implement alternative film and electronic processes

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

PHOT V04B – INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units

  1. Setup and Evaluate the use and functions of a 4x5 camera
  2. Explore and implement advanced digital exposure methods

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

PHOT V06A – INTRODUCTION TO COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units

  1. Properly expose and evaluate color film
  2. Evaluate and distinguish accurate color balance when looking at color negative and positive film

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

 PHOT V06B – INTRODUCTION TO COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units

  1. Properly print and present a color portfolio
  2. Compare and evaluate advanced studio and location lighting techniques

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

PHOT V07 – HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units

  1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the evolution of photographic processes from 1839 to present
  2. Identify photographers and images by their style and historic photographic process

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

PHOT V08 – PRINCIPLES OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units

  1. Evaluate the traditional and contemporary portrait and it’s place in our culture
  2. Explore and implement advanced lighting and exposure techniques

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

PHOT V09A – APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units

  1. Properly present a hand-made book and printed portfolio Identify ethical issues involved in dealing with offenders in institutional and community settings
  2. Develop a marketing plan to promote and sell photography

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques

PHOT V09B – APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units

  1. Properly present a traditionally printed and electronic portfolio
  2. Develop a marketing plan to promote and sell photography

Assessment Method: Photography Projects and Participation in Critiques