Basic Photography

PHTG 1 : 3 Units
Advisory : Eligibility for Reading 100.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.

Black and white photography: camera operation, film processing, printing, and enlarging. Historical development and major uses of photography for art, communication, and problem solving.

Intermediate Photography

PHTG 2 : 3 Units
Prerequisites : Photography 1.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.

Emphasis on use of artificial light; exploration of visual effects with special photosensitive materials and processes; basic chemistry and physics related to photography; use of 35 mm and 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 camera formats.

Advanced Black and White Photography

PHTG 51 : 3 Units
Prerequisites : Photography 1, 2.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.

Introduction to large format photography. Pre-visualization of the image and the application of the Zone System including archival print processing. Process and print technical and well-conceived images as part of a final portfolio. Refined development of critical thinking skills to analyze historical, cultural, conceptual and practical aspects of a medium used worldwide.

Exploring Visual Expression

PHTG 7 : 3 Units
Advisory : Eligibility for English Writing 100B and Reading 100 (or Language Arts 100), or English as a Second Language 24 and 72 (or English as a Second Language 4).
Four hours lecture, one additional hour to be arranged.
(Formerly Photography 63.) A comprehensive introduction to the field of photography as a science, an art, and as a medium for visual communication. The development of critical thinking skills to analyze intellectual, philosphical, ethical and aesthetic concerns expressed by photographers worldwide. Basic understanding of light, color, composition and visual awareness. Instruction on the use of 35 mm cameras, lenses, film, and other creative controls of photography for personal expression.

History of Early Photography from its Beginnings to 1925

PHTG 20 : 4 Units (fulfills GE requirement)
Advisory : Eligibility for English as a Second Language 5.
Four hours lecture, one additional hour to be arranged. The development of amateur photography, major artistic styles, a comparison of photography and painting, drawing, and the other visual arts will also be explored. The course will also assess photography's impact on world communication, social change, and the interpretation and analysis of visual reality to 1925.

Contemporary Trends in Photography

PHTG 21 : 4 Units (fulfills GE requirement)
Advisory : English Writing 1A or English as a Second Language 5.
Four hours lecture, one additional hour to be arranged.

A comprehensive introduction to the history of 20th Century photography, including major movements, photographers, styles, and applications starting in 1925. Examination of photography's impact as a cultural, visual and social force worldwide during the 20th Century.

Photography Production Lab

PHTG 52 and 52x : 1 and 2 Units
Corequisites : Photography 52 students must also enroll in a Photography Department course other than Photography 1, 20, 21. Photography 52 and 52x may not be taken concurrently.
Two hours lectures, three hours laboratory.
(May be taken three times for credit.)

Supervised use of photographic studio and darkrooms to complete projects assigned in other photography courses.

Experimental Photography

PHTG 54 : 3 Units
Prerequisites : Photography 1, 2.
Advisory : Photography 6.
Two hours lectures, three hours laboratory.
(May be taken three times for credit.)

Experimental, historical, and current approaches of both camera and darkroom use in the creation of contemporary photographic images.

Color Photography I

PHTG 56A : 4 Units
Advisory : Photography 51 and Math 101 or equivalent.
Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory.

Negative-positive color systems. Professional procedures for basic color-printing, processing, and print evaluation. Comtemporary styles in color photography.

Color Photography II

PHTG 56B : 4 Units
Advisory : Photography 56A.
Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory.

Reversal System for Color Photography. Film processing, dye-bleach printing, production and printing on inter negatives, silver masking, custom lab operation, permanence of color images.

Commercial Photography I

PHTG 57A : 3 Units
Advisory : Photography 51 and 56A.
Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory.

Photographs for business and industry. Corrective camera and techniques, portrait and product photography, use of studio lights to model form and texture, control of reflections.

Commercial Photography II

PHTG 57B : 3 Units
Advisory : Photography 51 and 56A.
Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory.

Architectural and fashion photography. Commercial studio organization and operation. Business records, pricing, laws of ownership and privacy. Preparation of a portfolio for seeking employment.

Using a Digital Camera

PHTG 58 : 2 Units
Prerequisite : Photography 1.
Advisory : English Writing 100B and Reading 100 (or Language Arts 100), or English as a Second Language 24 and 72 (or English as a Second Language 4).
Four hours lecture-laboratory.

An online introduction to the use of digital cameras; basic camera types, controls, storage, image size, and display will be covered. Technical and compositional exercises will enhance the understanding of digital cameras and techniques covered.

Beginning Digital Imaging

PHTG 58A : 3 Units
Prerequisite : Photography 1.
Advisory : English Writing 100A and Reading 201 (or Language Arts 200), or English as a Second Language 161-163.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.

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.

Intermediate/Advanced Digital Imaging

PHTG 58B : 3 Units
Prerequisite : Photography 58A.
Advisory : English Writing 100A and Reading 201 (or Language Arts 200), or English as a Second Language 161-163.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(May be taken three times for credit.)

Refinement of digital imaging skills using the application Photoshop. Learn montage, advanced layering, selecting and masking techniques. Understanding of color management, channels, and optimization of the toolbox. 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.

Special Projects in Photography

PHTG 59 : 2 Units
Prerequsite : Photography 51.
Six hours laboratory.
(May be taken twice for credit with different project each time.)

Individual projects in creative, technical, or applied photography by arrangement with the instructor. A limited area is explored in depth. Six hours per week to be arranged by written contract.

Introduction to Digital Photography New Course Planned for Spring 2009

PHTG 64 (PHTG 4): 3 Units
Advisory: Photography 1

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.