12/21/2024 7:25:39 PM	ART 66.4 Course Outline as of Summer 2018	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ART 66.4	Title:  PROF PHOTO- ARCHITECTURE
Full Title:  Professional Photography - Architecture
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 architecture; students will evaluate light, large-format camera techniques and digital approaches.  Students will photograph a variety of sights 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 architecture; students will evaluate light, large-format camera techniques and digital approaches.  Students will photograph a variety of sights 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

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Analyze and assess how to accurately photograph architecture regarding natural and artificial

    light and exposure.

2.  Create, critique and edit photographs in order to assemble a cohesive portfolio of high quality

    images using a variety of equipment and methods.

Objectives:

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

1. Use various cameras, including large-format cameras, lights, and other studio

     equipment, in order to successfully photograph on location.

2. Employ creative and critical  thinking and decision-making skills with  regard to architectural

    properties.

3. Utilize a working vocabulary of professional photo 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. Lighting equipment and techniques

    A. Varieties of lights and tripods

    B. Lighting techniques

III. Cameras, lenses and light meters

    A. Large-format cameras, medium-format cameras and DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras; and light meters

    B. Specialize lenses

IV. Architecture photography

V. Post production correcting perspective

VI. Professional presentations

VII. Critiquing work

    A. Analytical examination

    B. Aesthetic judgments

    C. Composition

    D. Visual literacy

    E. Creative process

Assignments:

1. Lab: Weekly photo architecture assignments 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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