Photography and Digital Imaging 2007-2008 |
The mission of the Photography and Digital Imaging Department at Foothill College is to provide the finest of instruction in the use of traditional and contemporary photographic techniques for the vocational and avocational student. Majoring in photography with an emphasis in traditional or digital imaging will provide the student with basic aesthetic principles as well as an extensive range of practical photographic techniques needed for college transfer, entry into the photographic workplace, or for artistic expression.
Course work includes black and white processing and printing, digital imaging, color photography, studio lighting, experimental and non-silver processes, zone system techniques, and portfolio preparation. Within the two emphases, students will be encouraged to develop personal, expressive style in addition to achieving technical excellence. |
Career Opportunities |
| Fine art photography, digital imaging, laboratory management, editorial photography, advertising and corporate photography, sales, studio and wedding photography, photojournalism (magazine, newspaper, newsletter, etc.), free-lance photography, nature, travel and stock photography, graphic arts, education, commercial printing and reproduction, aerial and underwater photography. |
Units required for Major: 44 |
| Units required for Certificate: 12-44 |
Associate Degree Requirements: |
| The Associate Degree can be obtained in either of two areas: Traditional Photography or Digital Imaging. These degrees require the following:
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required including:
• All General Education requirements
• Core Courses (24 Units)
• Traditional Photography or Digital Imaging Required Courses (12 Units)
• Electives (8 Units)
• Other graduation requirements as appropriate.
NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates. |
Program Type(s): |
| AA = Associate in Arts Degree. |
| CC = Certificate of Completion. |
| CP = Certificate of Proficiency. |
| SC = Skills Certificate. |
Core Courses: (24 units) |
| PHOT 1 Black & White Photography I (4 Units)
OR PHOT 5 Introduction to Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 10 History of Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 65A Digital Photography I (4 Units)
ART 5A Basic Two-Dimensional Design (3 Units)
Concurrent with
ART 5AX Design Critique Seminar (1 Unit)
PHOT 57A Photographic Portfolio Development (4 Units)
PHOT 57B Professional Practices in Photography (4 Units)
AND
Select Option #1 OR Option #2:
Option #1-Traditional Photography (12 Units)
PHOT 2 Black & White Photography II (4 Units)
PHOT 50 Black & White Photography III (4 Units)
PHOT 70 Introduction to Color Photography (4 Units)
OR PHOT 53 Introduction to Color Slides
AND Minimum of 8 units of Elective Courses listed below to total at least 44 units.
Option #2-Digital Imaging (12 Units)
PHOT 65B Digital Photography II (4 Units)
PHOT 65C Digital Photography III (4 Units)
PHOT 71 The Photographic Book (4 Units)
AND Minimum of 8 units of Elective Courses listed below to total at least 44 units. |
Elective Courses: (8) |
| ART 6 Collage & Composition (3 Units)
ART 20A Color (3 Units)
PHOT 1 Black & White Photography I (4 Units)
PHOT 1LX *General Photography Production Laboratory (1 Unit)
PHOT 2 Black & White Photography II (4 Units)
PHOT 2LX *Intermediate Photography Production Laboratory (1 Unit)
PHOT 5 Introduction to Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 8 Photography of a Multicultural America (4 Units)
PHOT 10 History of Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 11 Contemporary Issues in Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 13 Experimental Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 34 Honors Program Seminar in Photography (1 Unit)
PHOT 50 Black & White Photography III (4 Units)
PHOT 51 Zone System Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 53 Introduction to Color Slide (4 Units)
PHOT 55 Special Projects in Photography (2 Units)
PHOT 57A Photographic Portfolio Development (4 Units)
PHOT 57B Professional Practices in Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 60 Photography & the New Technologies (4 Units)
PHOT 63 Photojournalism (4 Units)
PHOT 65A Digital Photography I (4 Units)
PHOT 65B Digital Photography II (4 Units)
PHOT 65C Digital Photography III (4 Units)
PHOT 68 Special Topics (1 Unit)
PHOT 70 Introduction to Color Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 71 The Photographic Book (4 Units)
PHOT 72 Digital Camera Technique (4 Units)
PHOT 74 Studio Photography Techniques (4 Units)
PHOT 75 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4 Units)
PHOT 78 Field Studies in Photography (1 Unit)
PHOT 130 Presenting, Preserving & Restoring Photographs (3 Units)
PHOT 150, X, Y, Z* Photography Production Laboratory (.5-3 Units)
PHOT 180, X, Y, Z* Photographic Practices (.5-3 Units)
PHOT 190, X, Y, Z Directed Study (.5-3 Units)
NOTE: *Maximum of 3 units of laboratory may be used toward an Associate in Arts or Certificate. |
Certificate of Proficiency (44 Units) |
| Same as Associate in Arts degree, except general education courses are not required.
|
Certificate of Completion: Traditional Photography (32 units) |
| PHOT 1 Black & White Photography I (4 Units)
PHOT 2 Black & White Photography II (4 Units)
PHOT 10 History of Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 50 Black & White Photography III (4 Units)
PHOT 65A Digital Photography I (4 Units)
PHOT 70 Introduction to Color Photography (4 Units)
OR PHOT 53 Introduction to Color Slides (4 Units)
ART 5A Basic Two-Dimensional Design (3 Units)
Concurrent with
ART 5AX Design Critique Seminar (1 Unit)
Plus elective(s) from elective list (4 Units) |
Certificate of Completion: Digital Imaging (32 Units) |
| PHOT 1 Black & White Photography I (4 Units)
OR PHOT 5 Introduction to Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 10 History of Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 65A Digital Photography I (4 Units)
PHOT 65B Digital Photography II (4 Units)
PHOT 65C Digital Photography III (4 Units)
PHOT 71 The Photographic Book (4 Units)
PHOT 75 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4 Units)
ART 5A Basic Two-Dimensional Design (3 Units)
Concurrent with
ART 5AX Design Critique Seminar (1 Unit) |
Certificate of Completion: Photo Criticism (16 units) |
| PHOT 5 Introduction to Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 8 Photography of a Multicultural America (4 Units)
PHOT 10 History of Photography (4 Units)
PHOT 11 Contemporary Issues in Photography (4 Units) |
Skills Certificate: Photographic Lab Technician (14 units)** |
| PHOT 1 Black & White Photography I (4 Units)
PHOT 2 Black & White Photography II (4 Units)
PHOT 70 Introduction to Color Photography (4 Units)
OR PHOT 53 Introduction to Color Slides (4 Units)
PHOT 1LX General Photography Production Laboratory (2 Units)
OR PHOT 150 Photography Production Laboratory (2 Units)
OR PHOT 180 Photographc Practices OR Equivalent (2 Units)
**Plus 50 hours of work experience verified by employer or volunteer supervisor. |
Academic Year: 2007-2008 |
Status: Approved |
| Date Modified: 2007-07-11 12:06:48 |
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