SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 4:22:45 AMART 23 Course Outline as of Summer 2012

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ART 23Title:  COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY  
Full Title:  Color Photography
Last Reviewed:2/10/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled1.2517.5 max.Lecture Scheduled21.88
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled2.756 min.Lab Scheduled48.13
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total70.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  43.75Total Student Learning Hours: 113.75 

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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Introduction to non-digital photographic color theory and usage.  Includes the exposure of color negative film and the making of color prints.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ART 21 ( or ART 37)


Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of ART 4

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Introduction to non-digital photographic color theory and usage.  Includes the exposure of color negative film and the making of color prints.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of ART 21 ( or ART 37)
Recommended:Course Completion of ART 4
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
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:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2011Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.  Successfully expose color photographic materials under varied conditions, while at the same time giving consideration to picture content, aesthetics and compositional concerns.
2.  Apply basic theories of color photography, including both the additive and subtractive color processes.
3.  Make color prints from color negative material with the use of color filtration in the enlarger.
4.  Judge completed color prints for density, contrast, and color balance.
5.  Utilize proper terminology and sound aesthertic judgment to critique color prints.

Topics and Scope
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I.  Origins of color photography
II.  Color theory
    a.  Light
    b.  Exposure
    c.  Color temperature
III.  Photographic color materials
    a.  Slide film
    b.  Color negative film
    c.  Color printing papers
    d.  Filters
IV.  Equipment and processes
    a.  Enlarger and filters
    b.  Voltage stabilizer
    c.  Color processor
    d.  Color printing chemicals
    e.  Color analyzer
V.  Making prints
VI.  Portfolio and critiques
    a.  Portfolio content
    b.  Presenting work
    c.  Critiquing work
         1)  Analytical examination
         2)  Aesthetic judgments
         3)  Composition
         4)  Visual literacy
         5)  Creative process
VII.  Photo chemicals
    a.  Possible hazards
    b.  Safe usage
    c.  Proper disposal

Assignments:
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1.  Weekly photographic assignments including techniques, subjects, and situations discussed in class.
2.  Class critique of work.
3.  Assemble a cohesive portfolio of at least 8 to 10 significant color photographs of a self-selected thematic nature.
4.  Reading photography textbook(s), handouts, and Internet downloads of approximate 7 to 15 pages per week.

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.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
75 - 85%
Print assignments and 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
15 - 25%
Attendance and particpation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Photography, 9th edition.  London, Barbara.  Upton, John, and Stone, Jim .  Prentice Hall:  2007.
 
A Short Course in Photography:  An Introduction to Photographic Technique, 7th edition.   London, Barbara  and Stone, Jim.  Pearson Prentice Hall:  2008.

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