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Photography – A.A. Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement (18 units or more)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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The Photography Program offers students the opportunity to study photography from beginning to advanced levels. Our courses prepare students in a variety of areas, including fine art, editorial, and commercial photography. The program stresses development of creativity while offering a firm grounding in basic skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Learning Outcome(s):<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. produce images that demonstrate photography’s visual and expressive elements using standard professional production equipment and processes.<\/li>\n
  2. achieve proper exposure by utilizing one of the several exposure mode settings on a digital camera.<\/li>\n
  3. demonstrate competency in creating significant and well-designed compositions using aperture, shutter speed and ISO.<\/li>\n
  4. Students will create a package of personalized marketing materials to enter the creative workforce<\/li>\n
  5. Students will create a personalized marketing strategy for their personal brand as a creative professional<\/li>\n
  6. Develop awareness and competency in self-promotion, marketing and the business of photography with strategic and tactical planning for a life-long career<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

    A.A. Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Program Requirements Units (30 units)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    • PHOT 120 Digital Photography 3<\/li>\n
    • PHOT 100 Elementary Film and Darkroom Photography 3\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • PHOT 125 History and Criticism of Photography 3<\/li>\n
    • PHOT 130 Digital Darkroom 1 3<\/li>\n
    • PHOT 135 Digital Darkroom II 3<\/li>\n
    • PHOT\/JOUR 140 Photojournalism 3<\/li>\n
    • PHOT 160 Photography: Professional Practices 3<\/li>\n
    • PHOT 209 Photographic Portfolio 3\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • PHOT 220 Commercial Photography 3<\/li>\n
    • PHOT 225 Photographic Portraiture 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Electives (Select a minimum of 6 units)<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • PHOT 105 Intermediate Black and White Photography 3<\/li>\n
      • PHOT 145 Advanced Photojournalism 3<\/li>\n
      • PHOT 171 Landscape and Culture 3<\/li>\n
      • PHOT 210 Advanced Black and White Photography 3<\/li>\n
      • PHOT 215 Creative Photography 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        TOTAL UNITS 33<\/span><\/h3>\n

        Commercial Photography\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        This Certificate of Proficiency is designed to provide an avenue for those students interested in pursuing a career as a professional photographer in the areas of advertising
        photography, product photography, portrait and wedding photography, photojournalism, editorial and documentary photography and other photo related vocations. Courses address technique, aesthetics, ethics and business practices. See course description for specific topics and prerequisites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Program Requirements Units\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • PHOT 130 Digital Darkroom 1 3<\/li>\n
        • PHOT\/JOUR 140 Photojournalism 3<\/li>\n
        • PHOT 220 Commercial Photography 3<\/li>\n
        • PHOT 225 Photographic Portraiture 3<\/li>\n
        • PHOT 209 Photographic Portfolio 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          TOTAL UNITS 15<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0105<\/strong>\u00a0Intermediate Black and White Photography<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0100
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>UC\/CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          Continues the study of the art and techniques associated with black and white photography. Problems relating to small and medium format camera systems and optics will be identified and compared. Further refinement in darkroom procedures and aesthetics will be explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0120<\/strong>\u00a0Digital Photography<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>UC\/CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          Introduction to theory, mechanics, optics, lighting principles, and practices of photography using Digital Cameras. Explores the history, aesthetics, and the conceptualization of photographic imagery. Photographic seeing is stressed. Includes practices and procedures for image capture, asset management, software developing, printing, finishing and presentation and critique. Students are required to have an adjustable digital camera with manual exposure and RAW format capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong> 100<\/strong> Black and White Film Photography<\/strong> (3.00)
          1.50 hours lecture – 4.50 hours lab
          Transferability: <\/strong>UC\/CSU
          Grading: <\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          Introduction to the mechanics, optics, chemistry, lighting principles, and practices of analog photography using film. Explores the history, aesthetics, and the conceptualization of photographic imagery. Includes darkroom procedures in developing, printing, and finishing black and white photographic materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0125<\/strong>\u00a0History and Criticism of Photography<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)\\
          3.00\u00a0hours lecture
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>UC\/CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          A survey of the history of photography from its invention to modern times and its development as an art and communication medium. Examines important photographers, their lives and works, in order to establish a critical understanding of photography and its place in our culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0130<\/strong>\u00a0Digital Darkroom I<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0120
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          The technology of digital photography, the computer, and inkjet printers. Emphasis on industry standard image editing software as the primary photographic processing and manipulation tools. Continuing instruction in digital image processing directed toward photographic output. Development of capabilities and use of the digital darkroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0135<\/strong>\u00a0Digital Darkroom II<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0130
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          A continuing investigation into the technology, theory and aesthetics of digital photography with instruction on advanced digital image processing from a photographic perspective. Emphasis will be on: creating outstanding imagery, perfecting output through the advance use of image editing software, and advancing visual literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0140<\/strong>\u00a0Photojournalism<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Recommended Preparation:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0120
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          CID<\/strong>-C-ID JOUR 160
          A study of the history and practice of photojournalism, providing specific application through photographing for The Telescope, Palomar College’s newspaper. Student must provide own camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0145<\/strong>\u00a0Advanced Photojournalism<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0140
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          Designed to further develop those skills learned in PHOT 140. Provides advanced-level staffing for the college newspaper, magazine, and website. Emphasizes the use of multimedia productions, such as slide shows and DSLR video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0160<\/strong>\u00a0Photography: Professional Practices<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          This class is intended to prepare students for success after leaving Palomar by developing the materials and skills necessary to succeed beyond Palomar either in entering the creative workforce or continuing their education. The class will develop the soft skills necessary to succeed in a professional creative environment. The class will guide students through the creation of a customized marketing plan, personal brand, professional best practices, communication strategies, ethics, unique legal issues that creative independents face as well as basic pricing, contracts, and related concerns. This class is designed for students wishing to work as professional photographers but is also applicable to any creative professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0171<\/strong>\u00a0Landscape and Culture<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0120
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          A photographic exploration of the interaction, influences and impact connecting humans, nature and the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0209<\/strong>\u00a0Photographic Portfolio<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0105, or\u00a0PHOT\u00a0130
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          Study portfolio design and production, goal-setting, and market research. Develop resumes, artist statements, and cover and inquiry letters. Employ self-promotion techniques for a range of career, scholastic and artistic purposes. Develop visual literacy, analytical skills and subjective thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0210<\/strong>\u00a0Advanced Black and White Photography<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0105
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>UC\/CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          An exploration of the creative and technical possibilities of the View Camera through various assignments aimed at developing a personal style and approach to the production of quality black and white photography. A study of the relationship between film exposure and development and its application in the “zone system” is stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0215<\/strong>\u00a0Creative Photography<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0100
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>UC\/CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          Exploration of photography as an art form using both conventional and non-conventional silver and non-silver processes to permit broad variations and approaches to photographic expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0220<\/strong>\u00a0Commercial Photography<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0130
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          Considerations of professional technical fundamentals in lighting, camera systems, digital workflow and management as applied in studio and location photography for commercial, advertising, and promotional purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          PHOT<\/strong>\u00a0225<\/strong>\u00a0Photographic Portraiture<\/strong>\u00a0(3.00)
          1.50\u00a0hours lecture\u00a0–\u00a04.50\u00a0hours lab
          Prerequisite:\u00a0<\/strong>PHOT\u00a0130
          Transferability:\u00a0<\/strong>CSU
          Grading:\u00a0<\/strong>Grade\/Pass\/No Pass
          Techniques and styles of photographic portraiture. Studio and non-studio applications will be explored using black and white and color films or digital capture. Emphasis on lighting equipment and techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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