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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ART 23 | Title:
CONTEMP PRAC COLOR PHOTO |
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| Full Title:
Contemporary Practice of Color Photography |
| Last Reviewed:2/10/2020 |
| 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 61.2
Catalog Description:
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Students are introduced to digital photographic color theory and the applied practice of color photographic image production. The course addresses digital camera function, editing software, and color printing technologies. Students must have a digital single-lens reflex camera with manual controls in order to complete coursework.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ART 19 OR ART 82
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of ART 4 or ART 60
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Students are introduced to digital photographic color theory and the applied practice of color photographic image production. The course addresses digital camera function, editing software, and color printing technologies. Students must have a digital single-lens reflex camera with manual controls in order to complete coursework.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of ART 19 OR ART 82
Recommended:Course Completion of ART 4 or ART 60
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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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 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2011 | 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. Demonstrate an understanding of digital cameras and other lens-based technologies, imaging software, and inkjet printing equipment in the context of creative and professional photographic practice.
2. Apply basic theories of color to shoot, process, organize, print, and archive digital photographic image files for screen and print.
3. Show evidence of the ability to make critical aesthetic and technical judgments in the context of their own work as well as in the work of others.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Utilize digital cameras and other lens-based technologies, imaging software, and inkjet printing equipment in the context of creative and professional photographic practice
2. Create digital photographic images in color under a variety of professional situations and lighting conditions, such as, but not limited to, portrait photography, landscape photography, etc.
3. Apply workflow techniques to shoot, process, organize, print, and archive digital photographic image files
4. Make critical aesthetic and technical judgments regarding photographic composition, visual literacy, and the creative process.
5. Create a portfolio of 5-10 color inkjet prints rendered from digital photographic image files.
6. Utilize proper safety practices including the use, care and storage of materials, tools, and equipment of color photography.
Topics and Scope
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I. Lighting
A. Natural lighting
B. Mixed lighting
C. Studio lighting
D. On camera flash techniques
II. Color Theory
A. Light
B. Exposure
C. Color temperature
D. White balance
E. Dynamic range
F. Histograms
III. Color Management
A. Monitor calibration
B. Camera profiles
C. Color calibration card
D. International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles
IV. Photographic Materials
A. Color inkjet printing papers
B. Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera and digital sensors
V. Equipment and Processes
A. Grey card
B. Flatbed scanner
C. Inkjet printer
D. Light meter
E. On camera flash
F. Flash modifiers
G. Studio lighting
VI. Output for Web and Print
A. Camera raw image files (RAW)
B. Tagged Image File Format files (TIFF)
C. Joint Photographic Experts Group files (JPEG)
D. Bit depth
E. Resolution
F. Sharpening
VII. Computer Applications
A. Adobe image editing software
B. Epson scan software
C. Raster Image Processor (RIP) print queue management
VI. Portfolio and Critique
A. Creating digital photographic files and color inkjet prints for inclusion in professional portfolio
B. Presenting work
C. Critiquing work
VII. The Use, Care and Safety for Materials, Tools and Equipment of Color Photography
A. Possible hazards
B. Safe usage
C. Ergonomics
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.
Assignments:
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Lecture- and Lab-related Assignments:
1. Digital color and color inkjet photographic projects: Create and critique 3-5 images for each of the assigned projects (3-6)
2. Midterm: Create and critique 5 in-progress images and portfolio
3. Final: Create and critique portfolio of 5-10 images of self-selected subjects
4. Attendance and participation
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 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% |
| Portfolio and projects | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
60 - 80% |
| Midterm and final; portfolio, projects | |
| 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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Exploring Color Photography: From Film to Pixels. 6th ed. Hirsch, Robert. Routledge. 2015. (classic).
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