SRJC Course Outlines

12/6/2024 8:52:27 AMART 66.3 Course Outline as of Fall 2023

Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ART 66.3Title:  PROFESSIONAL PHOTO-EVENT  
Full Title:  Professional Photography - Event
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 professional photo methods as they relate to events such as: corporate functions, weddings, quinceaƱeras 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
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Exploration and application of professional photo methods as they relate to events such as: corporate functions, weddings, quinceaƱeras 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:
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 event situations regarding exposure with natural and
    artificial light, venue and necessary equipment.
2.  Create, critique and edit photographs in order to assemble a cohesive portfolio of high- quality
    images of events depending on the client's needs.

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

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