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DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES158DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSPHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES(See also Art and Graphic Communications)PHOTO 170FILM AND DIGITAL CAMERA SKILLSPrerequisite: None1 lecture per week: 1 hr creditThis course deals with basics of film and digital camera operation.Visualproblems posed in class are explored during variousfield trips. (Digital cameras will be provided)PHOTO 171 (IAI:ART 917)INTRODUCTION TO BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHYPrerequisite: None6 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course investigates the principles of photography usingblack and white light-sensitive materials. Students will learncamera controls and apply the methods of film and print processingtechniques.The course explores the medium through aseries of visual problems and emphasizes photography as ameans of personal expression.PHOTO 174COMPUTER TECHNIQUESPrerequisite: PHOTO 171 recommended1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs creditThis course provides the introduction to and practical applicationof computer hardware and software used to produce, edit,transfer, record, archive and print photographs. Students willlearn how to work with digital media, film and flatbed scanners,CF card readers, CD/DVD writers, portable storage drives andvarious photo printers.PHOTO 175BASIC LIGHTING SKILLSPrerequisite: PHOTO 174 or concurrent enrollment1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs creditStudents in this course are introduced to the mechanics ofcontinuous sources of photographic lighting. Application andpractice of proper metering, studio set up, lighting adjustment,storage of equipment, and use of various accessories will befeatured.PHOTO 176ELECTRONIC FLASH TECHNIQUESPrerequisite: PHOTO 174 or concurrent enrollment and PHOTO 1751 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs creditThis course covers the fundamental methods of flash photographyusing built-in, on-camera, and portable professional equipment.Students will also gain a working knowledge of flashmeter measurement and exposure calculation using multistrobestudio systems.PHOTO 180PHOTOSHOP IPrerequisite: PHOTO 1741 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs creditThis is a detailed introduction to Photoshop tools and techniquesused in the digital conversion and adjustment of photographicimages. Students learn to correct, composite, retouchand manipulate photographs in RGB color space. Digital inkjetprinting, print scanning and proper storage of images on diskare also covered.2006-2008 CATALOGPHOTO 196CAREERS IN PHOTOGRAPHYPrerequisite: PHOTO 1711 lecture per week: 1 hr creditThis course surveys the structure, working conditions andspecific job responsibilities within the field of photography.Classroom presentations, guest lectures and AV materials providestudents with an understanding of production methods aswell as employment potential for each occupation and careercovered.PHOTO 273(was PHOTO 172)PHOTOGRAPHIC METHODSPrerequisite: PHOTO 171, 174 or concurrent enrollment1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis intermediate course is designed to deepen the student’sunderstanding of the visual process and production of photographs.Participants will experience a variety of camera formatswhile creating images using both digital and film based methods.PHOTO 275PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGNPrerequisite: PHOTO 171, 174 or concurrent enrollment1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course concentrates on the visual methods and skills ofdesigning photographs.The emphasis of class projects is on theimprovement of picture analysis, evaluation of composition,style and development of individual photographic vision.PHOTO 276COMMERCIAL TECHNIQUESPrerequisite: PHOTO 171, 174, 176 required; PHOTO 273 recommended2 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditThis course concentrates on camera and lighting techniquesused in the creation of product photography. Areas includemedium- and large-format camera skills, use of high-res digitalcamera equipment, table-top setups, E6 color transparency processing,and specific studio lighting for the production of catalog,advertising and special effects photography.PHOTO 280PHOTOSHOP IIPrerequisite: PHOTO 1801 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs creditStudents in this course explore advanced color correction, layeringand editing methods in Photoshop through a series ofvisual assignments using original photographs. Extensive use offilm scanning and direct digital capture is encouraged. Finalportfolio images are printed on various inkjet media.PHOTO 281DIGITAL APPLICATIONSPrerequisite: PHOTO 171 and 1802 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditThis course concentrates on advanced digital image productiontechniques available to photographers. Students will explore theapplication of several imaging software programs that will beused to solve unique visual problems.