SRJC Course Outlines

11/12/2024 7:20:57 AMART 66.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2023

Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ART 66.1Title:  STUDIO PHOTO--PORTRAIT  
Full Title:  Studio Photography - Portrait
Last Reviewed:10/24/2016

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled1.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled17.50
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled2.003 min.Lab Scheduled35.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00Total 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:
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Exploration and application of studio photo methods: lighting, printing and camera techniques, including the medium-format camera. Students will photograph a variety of subjects as encountered in professional situations.

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


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Exploration and application of studio photo methods: lighting, printing and camera techniques, including the medium-format camera. Students will photograph a variety of subjects as encountered in professional situations.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of ART 19 OR ART 82
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
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:Effective:Inactive:
 
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:
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1.  Analyze and assess photographic studio situations regarding artificial light and exposure.
2.  Create, critique and edit photographs in order to assemble a cohesive portfolio of high-quality
    prints using studio equipment and methods.

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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Use various cameras, including medium-format cameras and DSLR (digital single-lens
    reflex), lights, and other studio equipment, in order to photograph successfully under
    controlled situations.
2. Employ creative and critical thinking and decision-making skills in regard to lighting in the
    studio.
3. Utilize a working vocabulary of studio terminology.
4. Refine their abilities to make presentation prints.
5. Create and critically analyze the content and usage of photographic images to assemble a
    portfolio.

Topics and Scope
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I. Light
    A. Natural or available
    B. Artificial
II. Studio 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. Studio portraiture
V.  Professional presentations
VI. Critiquing work
    A. Analytical examination
    B. Aesthetic judgments
    C. Composition
    D. Visual literacy
    E. Creative process

Assignments:
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1. Lab: Weekly portrait photo assignments of various lighting techniques presented in lecture
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:
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Photography,11th ed. Stone, Jim and Upton, John and London, Barbara. Pearson: 2013
Instructor prepared materials

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