Photography (PHOT)

PHOT 1A  Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography

1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 54
Corequisite: PHOT 10

Extended black-and-white laboratory experiences to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227539PHOT:1AT8:00am - 11:10amC. Benoe13-1430
Fall 202227551PHOT:1ATR3:00pm - 6:10pmG. Rager13-1455
Fall 202227555PHOT:1AM7:00pm - 10:10pm13-XXXX
Fall 202229372PHOT:1AM3:00pm - 6:10pmB. Paumier13-1430

PHOT 1B  Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography

1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 54
Corequisite: PHOT 11 or PHOT 11A or PHOT 12 or PHOT 17

Extended advanced black and white laboratory experiences. Using medium and large format cameras to improve skills and pursue more advanced photographic printing, processing, and enlarging techniques.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227542PHOT:1BT8:00am - 11:10amC. Benoe13-1430
Fall 202227552PHOT:1BTR3:00pm - 6:10pmG. Rager13-1455
Fall 202227557PHOT:1BM7:00pm - 10:10pm13-XXXX
Fall 202229373PHOT:1BM3:00pm - 6:10pm13-1430

PHOT 1C  Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography

1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 54
Corequisite: PHOT 11 or PHOT 11A or PHOT 11B or PHOT 14 or PHOT 16 or PHOT 17 or PHOT 18 or PHOT 20 or PHOT 26 or PHOT 28 or PHOT 30

Extended studio photography experiences to supplement those available through the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227544PHOT:1CT8:00am - 11:10amC. Benoe13-1430
Fall 202227553PHOT:1CTR3:00pm - 6:10pmG. Rager13-1455
Fall 202227558PHOT:1CM7:00pm - 10:10pm13-XXXX
Fall 202229375PHOT:1CM3:00pm - 6:10pmB. Paumier13-1430

PHOT 1D  Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography

1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 54
Corequisite: PHOT 9 or PHOT 11B or PHOT 19 or PHOT 24 or PHOT 26

Extended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227546PHOT:1DT8:00am - 11:10am13-1430
Fall 202227554PHOT:1DTR3:00pm - 6:10pm13-1455
Fall 202227560PHOT:1DM7:00pm - 10:10pm13-XXXX
Fall 202229376PHOT:1DM3:00pm - 6:10pmB. Paumier13-1430
Fall 202230250PHOT:1DTR3:00pm - 6:20pmG. Rager13-1455

PHOT 5  Digital Cameras and Composition

1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 18   

Use of digital cameras and image editing software to create well-composed, quality photographs for use in Graphic Design and other applications. Camera required after first class meeting. Field trip required.

PHOT 9  Digital Image Editing for Photographers

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

Image editing software and techniques commonly used in photography. This will include digital workflow practices, file management, image editing, enhancing, and retouching methods commonly used in photography.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227604PHOT:9MW4:15pm - 5:20pm13-XXXX
MW5:30pm - 6:50pm13-XXXX
Fall 202229368PHOT:9M11:30am - 1:40pmM. Ajamian13-1430
W11:30am - 2:40pmM. Ajamian13-1430

PHOT 10  Basic Digital and Film Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

The basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227774PHOT:10M8:00am - 10:05amJ. Morgan13-1455
W8:00am - 11:10amJ. Morgan13-1455
Fall 202227797PHOT:10M11:30am - 1:40pmH. Clark13-1455
W11:30am - 2:40pmH. Clark13-1455
Fall 202227799PHOT:10M3:00pm - 5:05pmL. Mc Cready13-1455
W3:00pm - 6:10pmL. Mc Cready13-1455
Fall 202227802PHOT:10T11:30am - 1:35pmJ. Loy13-1455
R11:30am - 2:40pmJ. Loy13-1455

PHOT 11A  Intermediate Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 10

Formerly PHOT 11
Professional photography techniques and studio lighting. Includes studio and field assignments related to problems encountered while professionally photographing people and products. Topics include medium and large format film, continuous and strobe lighting.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227803PHOT:11AT3:00pm - 5:05pmJ. Loy13-1430
R3:00pm - 6:10pmJ. Loy13-1430

PHOT 11B  Digital Capture Workflow

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 10
Advisory: PHOT 11A

Formerly PHOT 25
Advanced application of digital capture and workflow using digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) medium and large format digital camera systems and software to produce high-quality digital photographs. Field trips may be required.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227932PHOT:11BR11:30am - 2:40pmC. Benoe13-1430
T11:30am - 1:40pmC. Benoe13-1430

PHOT 12  Photographic Alternatives

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 10
Advisory: PHOT 11 or PHOT 11A

Alternative photographic processes. Instant films: lifts and transfers, specialized lighting, stain toning, emulsion coating, and scanography will be applied to produce images not considered common to making photographic prints.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202229358PHOT:12M8:00am - 10:05amNotEntered-XXXX
W8:00am - 11:15amNotEntered-XXXX

PHOT 14  Commercial Lighting

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 10
Advisory: PHOT 11 or PHOT 11A or PHOT 11B

Studio and location lighting techniques for commercial photographic applications. Field trips may be required.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227933PHOT:14F7:30am - 9:35amJ. Morgan13-1430
F9:45am - 1:00pmJ. Morgan13-1430

PHOT 15  History of Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   

Survey of the history of photography from early 1800s to the present, introducing various concepts of photo representation and their impact on society. Field trip required.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227936PHOT:15M11:30am - 2:40pmC. Edwards13-1220
Fall 202227937PHOT:15W11:30am - 2:40pmJ. Perez13-1220

PHOT 16  Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 11 or PHOT 11A
Advisory: PHOT 11B

Fashion and editorial portrait photography with studio and location lighting techniques, creative concepts, styling, and working with models.

PHOT 17  Photocommunication

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 10

Enhancing visual communication of commercial, documentary, and fine art imagery. Includes using camera tools (lens, aperture, shutter), lighting, color, and design to create images that clearly communicate messages.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227938PHOT:17M7:00pm - 9:05pmB. Paumier13-1455
W7:00pm - 10:10pmB. Paumier13-1455

PHOT 18  Portraiture and Wedding Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 10
Advisory: (PHOT 11 or PHOT 11A) and PHOT 11B

Professional studio and field techniques for portrait and wedding photography. Off-campus assignment or field trips may be required.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227940PHOT:18M3:00pm - 5:05pmNotEntered-XXXX
W3:00pm - 6:10pmNotEntered-XXXX
Fall 202229377PHOT:18M7:00pm - 9:05pmL. Felix13-1430
W7:00pm - 10:10pmL. Felix13-1430

PHOT 19  Digital Color Management

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 9 and PHOT 10

Digital color management software and hardware skills, techniques, and digital workflow practices commonly used in photography.

PHOT 20  Color Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 10

Color principles as they relate to commercial and artistic styles of photography, including lighting, color theory, color management, exaggerated and unique color schemes, and applied color psychology principles.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227943PHOT:20F7:30am - 9:40amNotEntered-XXXX
F9:45am - 12:55pmNotEntered-XXXX

PHOT 21  Exploring Color Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 20

Use of color principles as they relate to commercial and artistic styles and innovative use of color applications. Includes lighting and unusual techniques, exaggerated and unique color schemes, light-painting, lighting effects, high dynamic range (HDR) effects, and oversize output.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227948PHOT:21F7:30am - 9:35amNotEntered-XXXX
F9:45am - 1:00pmNotEntered-XXXX

PHOT 24  Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 9 and PHOT 10

Advanced digital image editing, archiving, and retouching for photographers.

PHOT 26  Video for Photographers

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 11A OR PHOT 11B

Advanced photography students learn how to create moving images using Digital Single-Lens Reflex cameras. Students using principles of framing, composition, storyboarding, production, camera, sound, and editing techniques, students will produce a commercial advertising reel representing their motion work. Field trips may be required.

PHOT 28  Photography Portfolio Development

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: (PHOT 11 or PHOT 11A) and PHOT 11B and PHOT 20 and (PHOT 12 or PHOT 16 or PHOT 18)
Advisory: PHOT 14

Development of a photography portfolio for use in job application or gallery exhibition purposes. Field trips may be required.

PHOT 29  Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54   

Studio business practices for commercial artists. Small business operations, pricing services based on the licensing business model, copyright basics, project production, and estimating and invoicing. Field trips may be required.

PHOT 30  Advertising Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: (PHOT 11 or PHOT 11A) OR PHOT 11B
Advisory: PHOT 14

Overview of the commercial and advertising photographic industry including specialties and styles. Field trips may be required.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227959PHOT:30MW7:00pm - 8:05pmNotEntered-XXXX
MW8:15pm - 9:40pmNotEntered-XXXX
Fall 202229371PHOT:30TR7:00pm - 8:05pmNotEntered-XXXX
TR8:15pm - 9:40pmNotEntered-XXXX

PHOT 50  Drone Basic Still and Motion Camera Operator

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 10

Basic drone camera operating and flight maneuvers used by photographers and cinematographers to capture still and motion footage through drone technology. Field trips are required.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227962PHOT:50T3:00pm - 5:05pmK. Lane13-2445
R3:00pm - 6:10pmK. Lane13-2445

PHOT 51  Drone Advanced Still and Motion Camera Operator

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 50

Advanced flight operations with advanced ground station control, large multi-rotor platforms, camera and gimbal assembly, digital single lens reflex (DSLR) digital video camera systems, tandem flight controllers, and pre- and post-production skills for commercial productions. Field trips required.

PHOT 55  Drone Mapping

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 50

2D and 3D data capture, using aerial drones and photogrammetry imaging techniques for precision mapping.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227963PHOT:55T8:00am - 10:05amJ. Perez13-1455
R8:00am - 11:10amJ. Perez13-1455

PHOT 56  Drone Inspection and Thermal Imaging

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
Prerequisite: PHOT 50

Drone aerial inspection of building and structure assets with remote sensing and thermal cameras.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202229360PHOT:56T8:00am - 10:05amJ. Perez13-1455
R8:00am - 11:10amJ. Perez13-1455

PHOT 58  Photography & Video Social Media Marketing

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

Basic photography, video, lighting, and image editing techniques for social media platforms, including live streaming to create and manage image content.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202227966PHOT:58TR7:00pm - 8:05pmK. Lane13-1430
TR8:15pm - 9:40pmK. Lane13-1430

PHOT 98  Work Experience in Photography

1-3 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 60-225
Prerequisite: Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog
Advisory: PHOT 10 and PHOT 11A and PHOT 20

Provides students with on-the-job experience in professional photography and related areas in an approved work site to strengthen and broaden skills in the workplace. A minimum of 75 paid or 60 non-paid clock hours per semester is required for each unit of credit. It is recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed throughout the semester.

PHOT 99  Special Projects in Photography

3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: PHOT 10 and approval by instructor

Offers students the opportunity to explore the discipline in greater depth. Instructor authorization needed prior to enrollment. The content of each course and the methods of study vary from semester to semester and depend on the particular project under consideration. Students repeating this course will make individual contracts of a more advanced nature with the instructor to ensure that proficiencies are enhanced.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Fall 202230080PHOT:99T8:00am - 11:10amC. Benoe13-1430
Fall 202230139PHOT:99W11:30am - 2:40pmJ. Perez13-1430
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