Art

To prepare students for employment and apprenticeship in the photographic industry upon completion of the 1-year program.

Students should be competent in all of the following areas:

1. Black and White film processing and printing competency.
2. Color printing and processing competency.
3. Basic Digital Photographic technologies including image capture and output.
4. Digital software applications.
5. Understanding fundamental lighting techniques.
6. Students will produce prints exhibiting full tonal range 0-10.
7. Students will produce color prints exhibiting neutral color density.
8. Students will be able to digitally output prints exhibiting proper focus, exposure range, and resolution.
9. Students will successfully complete all tutorial exercises and projects contained within the digital software programs.

To prepare students for transfer of credits into the 2-year AAS Photography program at MVCC or its equivalent or into a to a four-year institution.

Students will develop the means to effectively communicate through oral, written, and visual methods.

• Students will participate in project critiques demonstrating the ability to discuss both their own work and the work of their peers, as well as demonstrate respect and sensitivity to the cultural diversity represented by the critique participants.
• Students will demonstrate an ability to engage in analytical discourse with the instructor and peers.
• Students must competently and effectively communicate via written or oral exam for testing competencies.
• Students are expected to develop a professional portfolio or exhibition of works for public viewing.

Students will be provided the opportunity to explore their individualized artistic sensibilities and understanding of historic figures in photography.

• Students will understand the works of numerous masters from various backgrounds and cultures in photography and the Arts.
• Students will research and organize resources to broaden their understanding of the field of Photography.

Students will use technology effectively to collect, analyze and display data.

• Students will be able to access electronic sources effectively and efficiently to collect data.
• Students will successfully complete a major project using personal computer applications.
• Students will be able to safely and competently understand and operate various types of required photographic equipment.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This course provides an understanding of principles as applied to all phases of photography. It covers instruction in photo optics, camera equipment, film and paper emulsion, photographic chemicals, filters and lens attachments, lighting, composition, and exposure control.

This course provides advanced technical skills in photography. Topics include advertising, portrait, and industrial photography. It includes the use of 35mm, 2 1/4, and view cameras. Laboratory procedures such as densitometry, studio lighting, sheet and roll film processing, and enlarging are covered. Prerequisite: PT101 Photography 1 or GC126 Basic Photography or FA214 Photography 1.

This course introduces the fundamental aspects of creativity, design, and the exploration of art forms as applied to the creation and enhancement of photographic applications. It covers the sources of creativity, design principles, and the understanding and practice of art movements.

This course introduces the concepts of light and optics. Topics include the historical development of optical instruments, electromagnetic spectrum, lenses and image formation, light-sensitive materials and processes, color filters, Kirlean imaging, and holography. Examples are chosen from a variety of fields, including photography, human vision, and nature.

This course covers the fundamentals of color photography for those familiar with camera operation and enlarging. Theory and laboratory work are covered as well as instruction in the color head enlarger, filter selection, color photographic processes, chemical mixing, and drum processing of color prints. Film emulsions and exposure characteristics are considered. Prerequisite: PT101 Photography 1 or GC126 Basic Photography or FA214 Photography 1.

This course covers the techniques used to reproduce photographs for print production. Reproduction for newspaper,magazine, and bookwork is discussed.Halftones, duotones, and posterizations are produced using the vertical and horizontal process cameras.Darkroom processing and offset prepress procedures are included.

This course focuses on self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive writing. Emphasis is placed on the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee.