SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 5:31:00 PMART 22 Course Outline as of Fall 2023

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ART 22Title:  ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY  
Full Title:  Advanced Photography
Last Reviewed:4/11/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled4.006 min.Lab Scheduled70.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total6.00 Contact Total105.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  ART 57

Catalog Description:
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In this advanced level course in photography, students will focus on creative and professional practices, and they will create a portfolio with a strong personal vision.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ART 21


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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In this advanced level course in photography, students will focus on creative and professional practices, and they will create a portfolio with a strong personal vision.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of ART 21
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2011Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Demonstrate technical ability and aesthetic judgment by producing a portfolio to express a unique photographic vision.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate technical ability and aesthetic judgment by producing a personally selected portfolio project.
2. Analyze photo imagery addressing conceptual, aesthetic, and technical considerations.
3. Identify major concepts, trends, and genres in contemporary photography recognizing varied perspectives in a diverse society.
4. Develop professional workflow and practices.
5. Evaluate appropriate photographic techniques for printing and output.

Topics and Scope
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I. Study of Contemporary Photographic Issues and Themes
    A. Cultural biases
    B. Unique personal vision
II. Preparation of Work
    A. Presentation of work in progress
    B. Weekly critique and group evaluation
    C. Portfolio
III. Critiquing Work
     A. Analytical examination
     B. Aesthetic judgment
    C. Composition
    D. Visual literacy
    E. Creative process
IV. Advanced Digital and Printing Techniques
    A. Output size
    B. Various printing papers and output options
         1. Fiber paper
         2. Digital printing
         3. Bookmaking
V. Advanced workflow
    A. Archive and file organization
    B. Digital workflow
    C. Output for web print and devices
VI. Presentation
     A. Concept
    B. Archival methods
    C. Portfolio sequencing and
    D. Exhibition techniques
VII. Museum, Gallery or Studio Visits
     A. Current trends
    B. Curatorial and exhibition strategy
VIII. Professional practices
    A. License and usage
    B. Billing and pay rate
    C. Contracts
    D. Model release
    E. Insurance
    F. Finance
    G. Business plan
    H. Network and community
    I. Internship
    J. Self-promotion
IX. Health and safety
    A. Photo chemicals
    B. Hazards
    C. Ergonomics
    D. Proper usage and disposal
    E. Material data sheets
All topics are covered in both the lecture and lab parts of the course.

Assignments:
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Lecture and Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Final portfolio of a self-selected subject matter that demonstrates understanding and application of advanced photographic skill (10-12 prints).
2. Reading of instructor prepared materials (5-15 pages per week).
3. Weekly or bi-weekly submission of work in progress for critique and discussion.
4. Writing an artist's statement (250 words) about the final portfolio.
5. Self-promotion materials (web, bookmaking).

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
5 - 15%
Artist's statement and response
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
15 - 20%
Analyzing photographic situations
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
50 - 60%
Photographic work in progress and final portfolio
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 15%
Attendance and participation in critique


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Short Course in Photography: Film and Darkroom. 10th ed. London, Barbara and Stone, Jim. Pearson. 2019.
Internet resources
Instructor prepared materials

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