12/26/2024 5:38:11 AM	ART 66.3 Course Outline as of Fall 2017	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ART 66.3	Title:  PROFESSIONAL PHOTO-EVENT
Full Title:  Professional Photography - Event
Last Reviewed:10/24/2016

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	1.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	17.50
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	2.00		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	35.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 87.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

Exploration and application of professional photo methods as they relate to events such as: corporate functions, weddings, quinceañeras and other celebrations as encountered in professional situations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ART 19 OR ART 82

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Exploration and application of professional photo methods as they relate to events such as: corporate functions, weddings, quinceañeras and other celebrations as encountered in professional situations.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of ART 19 OR ART 82
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
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:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2017	Inactive:	Fall 2023
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Use DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras, lights, and other equipment, in order to

    successfully photograph events and functions.

2. Employ creative and critical thinking and decision-making skills regarding venue assessment,

    lighting and choice of equipment.

3. Utilize a working vocabulary of professional terminology.

4. Create presentations.

5. Create and critically analyze the content and usage of photographic images to assemble a

    portfolio.

Topics and Scope

I. Light

    A. Natural and/or available

    B. Artificial

II. "On Location" lighting equipment and techniques

    A. Varieties of lights and tripods

    B. Lighting techniques

III. Cameras, lenses and light meters - Shooting tethered to a computer

IV. "On Location" photography - Shooting tethered to a computer

V. Professional presentations

VI. Critiquing work

    A. Analytical examination

    B. Aesthetic judgments

    C. Composition

    D. Visual literacy

    E. Creative process

Assignments:

1. Lab: Weekly event photography assignments of various types as presented in class and/or field trips

2. Midterm print review

3. Final portfolio

4. Homework: Application of photography concepts presented in lecture and practiced in lab

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 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 30%
Homework activities and midterm print review
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 80%
Weekly lab assignments 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 5 - 10%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Photography, 11th ed. Stone, Jim and Upton, John and London, Barbara. Pearson: 2013

Instructor prepared materials

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