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Intermediate black and white photography. Overview of the medium format camera and continued use of the 35mm camera. Demonstration of basic 4x5 camera principles. Introduction to studio portraiture and basic studio practices. Continued development of critical thinking skills to analyze historical, cultural, conceptual and practical aspects of a medium used worldwide. Preparatory for further work in photography including digital imaging.
creation of photographic imagery. Students will also make enlarged negatives, P create cyanotype and VanDyke brown prints, tone and hand color images, and use digital imaging to emulate these and other traditional processes while producing
an engaging and expressive collection of images.
PHTG 57A Commercial Lighting I 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHTG 1 or PHTG 4.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Photography - Professional Practices Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Basic lighting skills. Provide an understanding of the use of artificial light sources and associated equipment in a studio environment. Learn controls of lighting ratios, contrast, texture and form, reflection, and exposure. Produce photographic images relevant to the techniques and production methods covered.
PHTG 57B Commercial Lighting II 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHTG 57A.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Photography - Professional Practices Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Intermediate/advanced lighting skills. Learn complex lighting for reflective surfaces, commercial portraits, and exterior and interior architectural shooting. Produce photographic images relevant to the techniques and production methods covered. Gain an understanding of commercial studio organization and operation.
PHTG 58A Photographic Photoshop I 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263; MATH 210 or equivalent.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Digital Photography Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Introduction to digital imaging using the application Photoshop. Overview of Macintosh operating system. Basic understanding of image capture, input, storage, and output. Use of specifically photographic methods and controls to create and manage imagery in an all digital environment. The development of critical thinking skills to analyze diverse cultural, intellectual, philosophical, ethical and aesthetic concerns of the photographic medium as a part of new technologies.
PHTG 58B Photographic Photoshop II 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263; MATH 210 or equivalent; PHTG 58A.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Digital Photography Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Refinement of digital imaging skills using the application Photoshop. Learn channel mixing, advanced layering, and masking techniques. Understanding of color management, optimization of the toolbox and an introduction to large format printing. Use of specifically photographic methods and controls to create and manage imagery in an all-digital environment. Development of critical thinking skills to analyze diverse cultural, intellectual, philosophical, ethical and aesthetic concerns of the digital photograph.
PHTG 60 Using a Digital Camera 2 Units
Requisite/Advisory: None.
One hour lecture, three hours laboratory (48 hours total per quarter).
An online introduction to the fundamentals of digital photography; basic camera types, controls, image formats, storage, and creative controls will be covered. Technical and compositional exercises will provide a solid understanding of the photographic medium.
Photography – Noncredit Courses
PHTG 301 Basic Photography 0 Units
(This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263; MATH 210 or equivalent.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
(No limit on repeatability for 0 unit courses.)
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This is an introduction to black and white photography, providing an overview of the 35mm single lens reflex camera operating system. Students will gain a basic understanding of film processing, printing and finishing, while developing critical thinking skills to analyze historical, cultural, conceptual and practical aspects of a medium used worldwide. The course is preparation for further work in photography including digital imaging.
PHTG 3 Advanced Photography
3 Units
Prerequisite: PHTG 2 or PHTG 5.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Photography - Professional Practices Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
This course examines advanced photography for film and digital practices. Students will learn to capture, process, and print technically and well-conceived images; to organize and assemble a strong group of images that are conceptually strong and exhibit a strong personal vision; and to refine their development of critical thinking skills to analyze historical, cultural, conceptual and practical aspects of the photographic medium.
PHTG 4 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to digital photography and digital imaging processes. Gain proficiency in the use of a digital camera and explore the digital darkroom using Adobe Lightroom. Develop skills in digital print output for both fine art and commercial applications. Gain knowledge of issues in contemporary photography and develop an ability to analyze and discuss photographic imagery. Basic, beginning photography and wet darkroom experience recommended.
PHTG 5 Intermediate Digital Photography 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHTG 4.
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262, and 263.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Digital Photography Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Further study of digital photography and digital imaging processes. Gain greater control over the quality of your digital images through shooting RAW,organization and development through Lightroom, and/or image editing with Photoshop. Create a work flow for producing high quality prints. Discuss and analyze current trends in photography.
PHTG 7 Exploring Visual Expression 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Exploring visual expression through the photographic medium. Understanding of basic principles of perception, light, color, composition and visual awareness. Development of critical thinking skills to express aesthetic, intellectual and emotional concerns. Basic overview of the history of the medium. Instruction on the use of cameras, lenses, and other creative controls of photography.
PHTG 21 Contemporary Trends in Photography
4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary trends, styles, and applications of photography, beginning in 1925. Students will examine photography’s broad impact as a cultural, visual, and social force, including the diversity of 20th- and 21st-century photographic movements.
PHTG 52 Photography Production Laboratory 2 Units
Prerequisite: PHTG 1 or PHTG 4 (may be taken concurrently).
Six hours laboratory (72 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Photography - Professional Practices Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Supervised use of photographic studio, darkrooms and/or photographic computer lab space.
PHTG 54 Experimental Photography 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHTG 1 (may be taken concurrently).
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Analog Photography Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
This course is an introduction to experimental and nontraditional photographic processes through the use of analog and digital photography. Students will view both historical and contemporary approaches to camera and darkroom use in the
All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
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