Photography (PHOT)
Foothill offers photography activity courses in three different family categories. No single course may be repeated. Enrollment is limited to six courses per family within the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. Please refer to the De Anza College Catalog for the corresponding families and courses.
Analog Photography Family: PHOT 7A, PHOT 7B & PHOT 7C
Digital Photography Family: PHOT 6A, PHOT 6B, PHOT 6C & PHOT 72
Photography-Professional Practices Family: PHOT 22, PHOT 22H, PHOT 68C, PHOT 68E, PHOT 71, PHOT 74A, PHOT 74B, PHOT 74C & PHOT 78D
PHOT 5 • INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 3: Arts & Humanities |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
A survey of the historical and practical aspects of photography as an art form and social document. Students will be introduced to the use of light, composition, and communication through images. Significant photographers from a diversity of backgrounds will inspire students in the practice of photography and developing an understanding of the varied uses of the photographic image in our culture, including advertising, journalism, social concern, fine art, and scientific applications.
PHOT 6A • PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or equivalent; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 4A or 65A. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
| Formerly: | PHOT 4A |
Introduction to the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 6B • PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 6A or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 4B or 65B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
| Formerly: | PHOT 4B |
Intermediate-level exploration with the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 6C • PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS III
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 6B or equivalent; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 4C or 65C. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
| Formerly: | PHOT 4C |
Advanced-level exploration with the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 7A • DARKROOM I
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | This course is included in the Analog Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 1. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
| Formerly: | PHOT 1 |
Fundamentals of black and white still photography. Introduction to the historical development of the medium and the role that photography has played in shaping social issues and its effect on culture. Practical investigation of photography's potential to contribute to personal visual expression. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures. Topics cover visual culture, photographic seeing, camera operation, use of aperture and shutter settings for aesthetic and exposure control, film processing, and printing.
PHOT 7B • DARKROOM II
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 7A or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Analog Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 2. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
| Formerly: | PHOT 2 |
Intermediate exploration of different film types, printing papers, and appropriate chemistry for desired outcomes; basic Zone System concepts, experimentation with push processing; use of medium format cameras; exploration of personal photographic style and expression. Emphasis on creating portfolios that align with contemporary art and media. Identification and examination of work created by photographers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
PHOT 7C • DARKROOM III
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 7A and PHOT 7B or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Analog Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 3 or 50. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
| Formerly: | PHOT 3 |
Exploration of advanced photographic principals and skills, including more complex processing and printing techniques. Emphasis on refining personal style and approach to photography and creating professional portfolios appropriate for presentation for galleries, museums, and portfolio reviews. Continued instruction in the Zone System; introduction to analog 4x5 cameras, film, processing, and printing, as well as specialty films and camera-less photography. Instruction in combining analog and digital production practices, including film scanning, as well as digital post-processing and printing. Continued examination of historical contributions, styles, and work created by influential photographers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
PHOT 8 • PHOTOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN CULTURES
| Units: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (84 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in PHOT 8H. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 3: Arts & Humanities |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Examination of photography's role in shaping ideas about race, class, gender, sexuality and national identity in America, from its historical roots to the present. Includes a wide variety of genres, such as commercial photography, portraiture, social documentary, photojournalism, ethnographic and scientific photography, erotica, and fine-art photography. Students will look at images from ethical, cultural, and critical perspectives as they develop visual literacy skills.
PHOT 8H • HONORS PHOTOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN CULTURES
| Units: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (84 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in PHOT 8. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 3: Arts & Humanities |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Examination of photography's role in shaping ideas about race, class, gender, sexuality and national identity in America, from its historical roots to the present. Includes a wide variety of genres, such as commercial photography, portraiture, social documentary, photojournalism, ethnographic and scientific photography, erotica, and fine-art photography. Students will look at images from ethical, cultural, and critical perspectives as they develop visual literacy skills. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for the more talented student, including deeper content, more rigorous grading, and more demanding and creative assignments requiring application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
PHOT 10 • HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | One of the following: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH or ESLL 26 or equivalent; not open to students with credit in PHOT 10H. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 3: Arts & Humanities |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
The history of still photography from the earliest investigations of the camera obscura to late 20th century electronic imaging. Emphasis on the role of photographs as a social and cultural force and on our artistic heritage of camera work.
PHOT 10H • HONORS HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | One of the following: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH or ESLL 26 or equivalent; not open to students with credit in PHOT 10. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 3: Arts & Humanities |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
The history of still photography from the earliest investigations of the camera obscura to late 20th century electronic imaging. Emphasis on the role of photographs as a social and cultural force and on our artistic heritage of camera work. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for the more talented student, including deeper content, more rigorous grading, and more demanding and creative assignments requiring application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
PHOT 11 • CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in PHOT 11H or 59. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 3: Arts & Humanities |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Survey of contemporary issues in photography. Critical theory and other issues surrounding contemporary photographic practices are explored through the style and content of work by selected contemporary photographers. Censorship, copyright, appropriation, and other current issues affecting the contemporary photographer are discussed. The interplay of traditional and digital photography and how it affects our concepts of truth, reality, society, and culture.
PHOT 11H • HONORS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in PHOT 11 or 59. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 3: Arts & Humanities |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Survey of contemporary issues in photography. Critical theory and other issues surrounding contemporary photographic practices are explored through the style and content of work by selected contemporary photographers. Censorship, copyright, appropriation, and other current issues affecting the contemporary photographer are discussed. The interplay of traditional and digital photography and how it affects our concepts of truth, reality, society, and culture. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for the more talented student, including deeper content, more rigorous grading, and more demanding and creative assignments requiring application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
PHOT 22 • PHOTOJOURNALISM
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or equivalent; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 22H or 63. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Instruction in basic skills needed for effective online and print photography for use in newspapers, magazines, web journals, and blogs, with emphasis on developing appropriate behavior and craft needed in meeting deadlines for photojournal publication. Assignments include news photographs, human interest and feature pictures, and the picture story. Special emphasis on print quality, picture editing, layout design, image content, and captioning. Introduction to digital capture, preparation of files and transmittal of photographs, and video and sound recording techniques.
PHOT 22H • HONORS PHOTOJOURNALISM
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or equivalent; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 22 or 63. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Instruction in basic skills needed for effective online and print photography for use in newspapers, magazines, web journals, and blogs, with emphasis on developing appropriate behavior and craft needed in meeting deadlines for photojournal publication. Assignments include news photographs, human interest and feature pictures, and the picture story. Special emphasis on print quality, picture editing, layout design, image content, and captioning. Introduction to digital capture, preparation of files and transmittal of photographs, and video and sound recording techniques. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for students who desire a more rigorous academic experience. The course includes more in-depth content, as well as more demanding and creative assignments requiring the application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
PHOT 57 • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion or near completion of core courses for the AA degree in Photography or permission of instructor; not open to students with credit in PHOT 57B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Organization of photographic work and projects to meet individual goals, including transfer, exhibition, and employment. Goal setting, as well as portfolio conceptualization, sequencing, and presentation (analog and digital) as required for school, job, grant, portfolio review, and exhibition applications. Development of professional materials, such as photographic portfolios, resumes, websites, and business cards. Understanding business practices, contracts, and licensing for photographic work. Grant-writing and other methods of fundraising for long-term project work. Students share work with the broader community through exhibitions, publications, social media, and/or other publishing platforms.
PHOT 68C • STUDIO LIGHTING TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s).
PHOT 68E • LECTURE TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s).
PHOT 70R • INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in photography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
PHOT 71 • THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5, PHOT 6A, or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Exploration of the book for the display and sharing of photographic imagery, including the history of the photographic book and its uses in fine art, commercial, and documentary photography. Exposure to multiple perspectives on the photographic book as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers and designers from diverse cultures. Use of appropriate technology for the creation of photographic books, including digital image editing, color correction, graphic design, and typography. Investigation of sequencing and presentation of photographs in book format for communication.
PHOT 71R • INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 6 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in photography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
PHOT 72 • LIGHTROOM & PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Develop intermediate photographic skills with the use of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and photographic design techniques. Evaluate and utilize current methods of workflow, including archiving, file management, development, image publishing, beginning color management, and printing. Build skills in composition, design, project editing, and visual communication. Utilize design principles to create images that communicate effectively.
PHOT 72R • INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 9 laboratory per week (108 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in photography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
PHOT 73R • INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 12 laboratory per week (144 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in photography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
PHOT 74A • STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES I
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 74. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Introduction to the principles of light and the use of artificial lighting in studio settings; exploration of photographic studio techniques and practices; emphasis on developing effective skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in fine art and commercial studio photography.
PHOT 74B • STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES II
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of PHOT 74A and one or more of the following courses: PHOT 5, PHOT 6A, or 72; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
This course follows PHOT 74A and is intended to teach intermediate level skills in studio photography. Proper and creative use of photographic lighting in a studio environment. Emphasis on developing skills, techniques, and business practices necessary to build a successful career as a studio photographer in areas that include wedding, product, portrait, editorial, still-life, illustration, food, and others.
PHOT 74C • STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES III
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of one or more of the following courses: PHOT 72, PHOT 74A, PHOT 74B; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
This course follows PHOT 74A and PHOT 74B. Emphasis is on acquiring advanced skills and techniques in studio lighting and studio operations. Students work towards the creation of a focused portfolio suitable for employment as a photography assistant, the creation of a small business/sole proprietorship in wedding, portraiture, editorial, advertising, and/or fine art studio photography.
PHOT 78A • LANDSCAPE FIELD STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5; not open to students with credit in PHOT 78. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Investigates historical and contemporary approaches to photographing landscape. Through field trips, lecture, and demonstrations, students will learn about ways that other photographers have interpreted the landscape. Photographic techniques will enable students to develop a personal approach to photographing the landscape.
PHOT 78B • SOCIAL CONCERNS FIELD STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s) in the field.
PHOT 78C • DOCUMENTARY FIELD STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s) in the field.
PHOT 78D • MUSEUM/GALLERY FIELD STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s) in the field.
PHOT 405 • INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
A survey of the historical and practical aspects of photography as an art form and social document. Students will be introduced to the use of light, composition, and communication through images. Significant photographers from a diversity of backgrounds will inspire students in the practice of photography and developing an understanding of the varied uses of the photographic image in our culture, including advertising, journalism, social concern, fine art, and scientific applications.
PHOT 406A • PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or PHOT 405 or equivalent. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
| Formerly: | PHOT 404A |
Introduction to the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 406B • PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 6A or PHOT 406A or equivalent experience. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
| Formerly: | PHOT 404B |
Noncredit intermediate-level exploration with the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 406C • PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS III NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 6B or PHOT 406B or equivalent. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
| Formerly: | PHOT 404C |
Advanced-level exploration with the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 407A • DARKROOM I NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Fundamentals of black and white still photography. Introduction to the historical development of the medium and the role that photography has played in shaping social issues and its effect on culture. Practical investigation of photography's potential to contribute to personal visual expression. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures. Topics cover visual culture, photographic seeing, camera operation, use of aperture and shutter settings for aesthetic and exposure control, film processing, and printing.
PHOT 407B • DARKROOM II NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 7A or PHOT 407A or equivalent experience. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Intermediate exploration of different film types, printing papers, and appropriate chemistry for desired outcomes; basic Zone System concepts, experimentation with push processing; use of medium format cameras; exploration of personal photographic style and expression. Emphasis on creating portfolios that align with contemporary art and media. Identification and examination of work created by photographers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
PHOT 407C • DARKROOM III NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 7A or PHOT 407A and PHOT 7B or PHOT 407B, or equivalent experience. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Exploration of advanced photographic principals and skills, including more complex processing and printing techniques. Emphasis on refining personal style and approach to photography and creating professional portfolios appropriate for presentation for galleries, museums, and portfolio reviews. Continued instruction in the Zone System; introduction to analog 4x5 cameras, film, processing, and printing, as well as specialty films and camera-less photography. Instruction in combining analog and digital production practices, including film scanning, as well as digital post-processing and printing. Continued examination of historical contributions, styles, and work created by influential photographers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
PHOT 422 • PHOTOJOURNALISM NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or PHOT 405 or equivalent experience. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Instruction in basic skills needed for effective online and print photography for use in newspapers, magazines, web journals, and blogs, with emphasis on developing appropriate behavior and craft needed in meeting deadlines for photojournal publication. Assignments include news photographs, human interest and feature pictures, and the picture story. Special emphasis on print quality, picture editing, layout design, image content, and captioning. Introduction to digital capture, preparation of files and transmittal of photographs, and video and sound recording techniques.
PHOT 457 • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion or near completion of core courses for the AA degree in Photography or permission of instructor. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Organization of photographic work and projects to meet individual goals, including transfer, exhibition, and employment. Goal setting, as well as portfolio conceptualization, sequencing, and presentation (analog and digital) as required for school, job, grant, portfolio review, and exhibition applications. Development of professional materials, such as photographic portfolios, resumes, websites, and business cards. Understanding business practices, contracts, and licensing for photographic work. Grant-writing and other methods of fundraising for long-term project work. Students share work with the broader community through exhibitions, publications, social media, and/or other publishing platforms.
PHOT 471 • THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or PHOT 405, PHOT 6A or PHOT 406A, or equivalent experience. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Exploration of the book for the display and sharing of photographic imagery, including the history of the photographic book and its uses in fine art, commercial, and documentary photography. Exposure to multiple perspectives on the photographic book as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers and designers from diverse cultures. Use of appropriate technology for the creation of photographic books, including digital image editing, color correction, graphic design, and typography. Investigation of sequencing and presentation of photographs in book format for communication.
PHOT 472 • LIGHTROOM & PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or PHOT 405 or equivalent experience. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Develop intermediate photographic skills with the use of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and photographic design techniques. Evaluate and utilize current methods of workflow, including archiving, file management, development, image publishing, beginning color management, and printing. Build skills in composition, design, project editing, and visual communication. Utilize design principles to create images that communicate effectively.
PHOT 474A • STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES I NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | PHOT 5 or PHOT 405. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Introduction to the principles of light and the use of artificial lighting in studio settings; exploration of photographic studio techniques and practices; emphasis on developing effective skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in fine art and commercial studio photography.
PHOT 474B • STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES II NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of PHOT 74A or PHOT 474A and one or more of the following courses: PHOT 5 or PHOT 405, PHOT 6A or PHOT 406A, PHOT 72 or PHOT 472. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
This course follows PHOT 474A and is intended to teach intermediate level skills in studio photography. Proper and creative use of photographic lighting in a studio environment. Emphasis on developing skills, techniques, and business practices necessary to build a successful career as a studio photographer in areas that include wedding, product, portrait, editorial, still-life, illustration, food, and others.
PHOT 474C • STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES III NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of one or more of the following courses: PHOT 72 or PHOT 472, PHOT 74A or PHOT 474A, PHOT 74B or PHOT 474B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
This course follows PHOT 474A and PHOT 474B. Emphasis is on acquiring advanced skills and techniques in studio lighting and studio operations. Students work towards the creation of a focused portfolio suitable for employment as a photography assistant, the creation of a small business/sole proprietorship in wedding, portraiture, editorial, advertising, and/or fine art studio photography.