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| Reinstated Course |
CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
ART 60 | Title:
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY |
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Full Title:
Studio Photography |
Last Reviewed:9/9/2024 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 4.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 70.00 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
ART 60A
Catalog Description:
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Introduction to professional application of studio lighting techniques for portraiture and commercial products.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ART 19 or ART 82
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in ART 23
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Introduction to professional application of studio lighting techniques for portraiture and commercial products.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of ART 19 or ART 82
Recommended:Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in ART 23
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: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2020 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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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. Analyze and assess studio lighting techniques regarding artificial light and exposure.
2. Create a portfolio that demonstrates a range of studio lighting techniques.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of studio photography equipment correctly, safely and
creatively in the production of original images.
2. Demonstrate proper use of: cameras, lights, modifiers, stands, booms and tripods.
3. Demonstrate mastery of various artificial light sources including continuous light and studio
strobes.
4. Employ creative and critical judgment regarding photographic composition and lighting for
working in a photographic studio setting.
5. Apply a working vocabulary of studio photography terminology towards the critical analysis
of images.
6. Create a portfolio that demonstrates a range of studio lighting techniques.
Topics and Scope
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I. Light
A. Tungsten light
B. Strobe light
C. Daylight
D. LED
E. Fluorescent and other sources
F. Mixed lighting
II. Equipment/tools
A. Camera with manual controls, analog or digital
B. Light meter
1. Reflective
2. Incident box
C. Tripod
D. Light stand/boom
E. Back drop
F. Photography lenses
1. Telephoto
2. Wide angle
3. Macro
G. Light modifiers
1. Soft box
2. Beauty dish
3. Umbrella
4. Snoot
5. Bounce card
6. Flag/Gobo
7. Diffusion panel
III. Making prints
A. Gelatin silver print
B. Digital/inkjet print
C. Editing software
IV. Studio light set
A. Portrait: single subject
B. Multiple subject portrait
C. Food
D. Fashion
E. Texture
F. Reflective surface
V. Portfolio
A. Aesthetic judgement of fine art and commercial studio photography
B. Presenting work for final critique
VI. The use, care and safety of materials and tools for studio photography equipment
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.
Assignments:
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1. Create and critique 3-5 prints for each of the assigned topics
2. Create and critique midterm portfolio and final portfolio of 5-10 photographs of self-selected subjects
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. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 10 - 30% |
Midterm critique and progress of prints | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 60 - 80% |
Midterm portfolio 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:
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Instructor prepared materials:
Light Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting. 5th ed. Hunter, Fil and Biver, Steven and Fuqua, Paul. Routledge. 2015 (classic)
The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone. Adler, Lindsey. Rocky Nook. 2017
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