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Course Prefix

PHOT

Course Number

School Identifier

Course Suffix

Open Entry

Schools

FA - Arts

Department

PHOTO - Photography

Subject

PHOTO - Photography

Program

PHOTO - Photography

Course Title

Beginning Digital Photography

Short Title

Beg. Digital Phot

Course TOP Codes should be aligned with the program. Career Education must use an occupational TOP Code. Please check the TOP Code manual or consult with the Curriculum Specialist for assistance.

CB03 TOP Code

101100 - Photography

CB04 Course Credit Status

D - Credit - Degree Applicable

California Classification Code (CB11)

Y - Credit Course

Effective Implementation date of new/revised course

Fall 2016

Catalog Course Description

This beginning course focuses on digital photography as a creative medium. Emphasis will be placed on conceptual, technical, and creative photography skills. The course covers the use of digital cameras and digital imaging software to capture, import, edit, and distribute digital photographs. PHOT 51 is also listed as DMA51; credit will be given in either area, not both.

Class Schedule Course Description

A beginning course focusing on digital photography as a creative medium. Emphasis is on conceptual, technical, and creative photography skills. Covers the use of digital cameras and digital imaging software. Also listed as DMA 51; credit will be given in either area, not both.

Justification of Need

revised to match new DMA 51

Material Fee

0.00

Is this a cross listed course? Yes

Prefix

DMA - Digital Media Art

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Cross Listed Course

DMA 51 - Beginning Digital Photography 9169.30 (Archive)

(Existing Course parent or child)

Parent or Child

Child

Units/Hours

CB04: Credit Status

D - Credit - Degree Applicable

CB10 Course COOP Work Exp-ED

N - Is not part of a cooperative work experience education program.

This course is variable No

If no hours per category enter zero.

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lecture Min

2.00

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lecture Max

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lab Min

4.00

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Lab Max

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Learn Ctr Min

0.00

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Learn Ctr Max

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Total Min

6.00

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours Total Max

CB07 Min Units

3.00

CB06 Max Units

3.00

Total Min Unit Calculation

Lecture Lab Learn Ctr Total

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours2.004.000.006.00

Total Contact Hours33.2066.400.0099.60

Lecture Hour Equivalent2.003.330.005.33

Full Time Equivalent Faculty13.3322.200.0035.53

Units2.001.000.003.00

Outside of Class Hours66.40

Total Student Learning Hours166.00

Total Max Unit Calculation

Lecture Lab Learn Ctr Total

Weekly Faculty Contact Hours0.000.000.000.00

Total Contact Hours0.000.000.000.00

Lecture Hour Equivalent0.000.000.000.00

Full Time Equivalent Faculty0.000.000.000.00

Units0.000.000.003.00

Outside of Class Hours0.00

Total Student Learning Hours0.00

Maximum Enrollment 24

Anticipated Enrollment 24

Maximum WFCH

144.000

Average WFCH

144.000

Open Entry

Grading Method

Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Repeatability

Only select YES if non-credit or a qualified KNES Course

Repeatable

The Functionally Identical or Fractional Courses are editable by admin only.

Functionally Identical or Fractional Courses

Topic Area Information

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This course has Topic Area Information No

Topic Area Name

Topic Area Times Repeated

Topic Area Max Repeatable Units Allowed

Topic Area Repeat Model

Distance Education

Each mode of instruction for an existing course intended for delivery by Distance Education (DE) shall be separately reviewed and approved by the Curriculum Committee prior to being offered. DE mode of instruction includes any regularly scheduled work that replaces otherwise scheduled class (“face”) time. [per Education Code 55378]

This course is/or proposed for DE

General Education/Transfer

Degree Transfer Applicability

Proposed Transfer Types

Acceptable to CSUC, UC or Private

Explanation

UC Transferable Course

Y - UC Credit

General Education

UC Approval Date

CSU Approval Date

CSU GE Approval Date

IGETC Approval Date

Local GE Approval Date

Comparable SC/IVC Courses

Comparable Transfer Courses

Intro to Photography and Digital Imaging

Course Number

CDES 206

Articulation College System

CSU

4-yr Institution

CSU Chico

Intro to Digital Phot

Course Number

ART 007

Articulation College System

4-yr Institution

UC Riverside

Beginning Digital/Film Photography

Course Number

ART 32

Articulation College System

4-yr Institution

UC Santa Cruz

Introduction to Digital Photography

Course Number

ART 275A

Articulation College System

CSU

4-yr Institution

CSU Pomona, Polytechnic

Basic Digital Photography

Course Number

ART 122

Articulation College System

CSU

4-yr Institution

CSU San Luis Obispo, Polytechnic

Beginning Digital Photography

Course Number

ART 251

Articulation College System

CSU

4-yr Institution

CSU Humboldt

Beginning Digital Photography

Course Number

ART 291

Articulation College System

CSU

4-yr Institution

CSU San Bernardino

Course Number

Articulation College System

4-yr Institution

SC/IVC Code Yes

B3 - Breadth: Fine Arts and Foreign Languages

CSU GE Yes

TR - Transferable as an elective-does not fit GE pattern

CSU AI Areas No

IGETC No

Cal-GETC No

CID

Requisites

Course Requisites

Conditions of Enrollment Catalog View

Requisite Validation

Content Review

Legacy Requisite Validation

Learning Objectives

Bloom's Taxonomy

Students participating in this class will:

Add only one Objective at a time

Demonstrate a proficiency in the digital photgraphy workflow image capture, editing, and distribution.

Use the basic functions of a digital camera to effectively photograph a range of themes and styles.

Apply creative and technical skill susing digital photography software for image editing including: basic tonal adjustments, retouching, and special effects.

Produce an original and creative portfolio of photographic images.

Critically analyze and evaluate digital photography work.

Content

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Course Lecture Content (Use outline format)

Introduction to Digital Photography
1. Basic Overview
  1. History and Evolution
  2. Equipment Basics
  3. Contemporary Issues
2. Hardware
  1. Digital Camera Types
  2. Lens Basics
  3. Storage Devices
  4. Computer Requirements
3. Software
  1. Interface and Workflow
  2. File Formats
  3. Transferring and Organizing Images
Image Capturing
1. Exposure
  1. ISO
  2. Aperture
  3. Shutter Speed
  4. Exposure Modes
2. Composition Basics
  1. Rules of Composition
  2. Depth of Field
3. Flash and Lighting
  1. Flash Modes
  2. Outdoor Light
  3. Indoor Light
  4. White Balance
4. Macro Photography and Close-Up Techniques
5. Action Photography and Motion Techniques
6. Abstract Photography
  1. Color
  2. Texture
  3. Pattern
  4. Shape
7. Landscape Photography
8. Portraiture Photography
9. Narrative and Documentary
Image Editing
1. Basic Exposure Adjustments
  1. Cropping and Straightening
  2. Auto Adjustments
  3. Brightness/Contrast
  4. Levels
  5. Curves
  6. Color Balance
2. Image Enhancements
  1. Sharpening
  2. Color Correction
  3. Repairing and Retouching
3. Special Effects
  1. Black and White Techniques
  2. Color Techniques
  3. Filters
  4. Compositing
Distribution
1. Printing Basics
2. Exporting for Web

Course Lab/Activity Content

Exercises that practice the techniques of shooting digital photographs based on appropriate exposure settings, applying rules of compositon, and implementing creative lighting situations
Projects that develop skills in photographing subjects such as:
1. Macro/Close-up
2. Motion
3. Abstract
4. Landscape
5. Portraiture
Creative problem-solving exercises based on:
1. Basic Adjustments
2. Tonal Adjustments
3. Black-and-White Techniques
4. Color Techniques
5. Masking and Compositing
6. Retouching and Repair
7. Artistic Techinques
Ongoing development of a digital photography portfolio that highlights the artistic ability of the student.

Assignments

Typical Outside-of-Class Assignments

Reading Assignments

Chapters from the assigned course textbook that reinforce and enhance lecture topics.

Writing Assignments

Report papers and exhibition reviews that research and evaluate contemporary and historical theoretical and technical issues in digital photography.

Oral Assignments

Completion of digital photography projects such as photography shoots of various themes and styles. Application of a digital photography workflow including image capture, editing, and distribution. Production of an original portfolio of photographic images highlighting the artistic ability of the student.

Other Assignments

Participation in class critiques of student images to demonstrate a comprehension of the vocabulary and language of digital photography. Critically analyze and evaluate digital photography work. Presentation of student portfolio projects.

Method of Evaluation

Writing Assignments

Problem Solving Demonstrations

Skill Demonstrations

Examinations

Legacy Methods of Evaluation

    Instructor assessments of written assignments including reports, essays, critiques, and/or exhibition reviews that demonstrate student's ability to identify and apply critical theory to contemporary photography.

    Instructor assessments of projects that demonstrate student's ability to apply photography concepts and digital imaging techniques to produce a portfolio of original and professional images.

    Instructor assessments of written or oral critiques that demonstrate the student's understanding of digital photography projects.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students will be able to apply creative and technical skills to their original photographs using digital photography software for image editing, including: basic tonal adjustments, retouching and special effects
The students will produce a professional digital photography portfolio.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing this course satisfactorily will be able to:

Outcome Text

The students will be able to apply creative and technical skills to their original photographs using digital photography software for image editing, including: basic tonal adjustments, retouching and special effects

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Outcome Text

A student will be able to develop a portfolio of original creative work that demonstrates a range of digital photography skills.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Required Texts

Specify Formatting Style

APA

Textbook (Minimum of 1 Required)

Recommended Yes

Condition and/or

Author(s) Stern, Katie

Title Photo 1: An Introduction to the Art of Photography

Edition 1

City

Publisher Course Technology

Year 2011

Rationale

Definitive Textbook.

ISBN # 1111036411

Textbook Transfer Data

Manual

Periodical

Software

Other Learning Materials

Library

Resource Needs

Library electronic resources will support this class No

N/A No

I recommend we add No

Materials in the Library support this class No

Other No

Legacy Additional Resources

Attached Files

Attach any required or supporting documents here. Supported file types include Word, PDF, Excel, and other similar file types.

Attached File

IMF Form

Codes/Dates

Dates

School Approval

09/30/2015

Curriculum Committee Approval

10/28/2015

Board of Trustees

12/14/2015

State Approval

06/06/1994

Technical Change Comment

Originator Chatkupt, Terry

Origination Date

2015-09-27

Implement Date

2016-01-07

Instructional Services

Effective Implementation date of new/revised course Fall 2016

Classification and Codes

Division FA - Arts

Department PHOTO - Photography

Program PHOTO - Photography

Subject PHOT

Suggested Catalog ID

993158.00

The auto-generated Catalog ID can be copied from the "Suggested Catalog ID" field above and pasted here. It can then be edited as necessary by Administrative user(s) only.

Catalog Id 9169.45

CB03 TOP Code

101100 - Photography

CB00 Course Control Number

CCC000401750

CB04 Course Credit Status

D - Credit - Degree Applicable

CB05 Course Transfer Status

A - Transferable to both UC and CSU.

CB08 Course Basic Skill Status (PBS Status)

N - Not Basic Skills

CB09 SAM Code

E - Non-Occupational

CB10 Course COOP Work Exp-ED

N - Is not part of a cooperative work experience education program.

CB11 California Classification Codes

Y - Credit Course

CB13 Special Class Status

N - Course is not a special class.

CB21 Course Prior to College

Y - Not applicable

CB22 Non Credit Course Category

Y - Not Applicable, Credit course

CB23 Funding Agency Category

Y - Not Applicable (funding not used to develop course)

CB24 Program Course Status

Program Applicable

CB25 Course General Education Status

Not Applicable

CB26 Course Support Course Status

N - Course is not a support course

CB27 Course Upper Division Status

CIP Code

Soc Code

Course Accounting Method

C - Census

Material Code

XXXX

Required Prereq

Conditions of Enrollment Catalog View

Prereq Code

Prereq Earned

DMA9 - DMA/PHOT 51

Required Coreq

Coreq Key

Coreq Course(s)

Admin Use Only

Methods of Instruction

Method of Instruction

Methods of Instruction

L-L - Lecture/Lab Combination

ASSIST

Queue for ASSIST No

Last Request From Queue

Last Direct Request

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Prefix PHOT

Course Number

Content

Introduction to Digital Photography
1. Basic Overview
  1. History and Evolution
  2. Equipment Basics
  3. Contemporary Issues
2. Hardware
  1. Digital Camera Types
  2. Lens Basics
  3. Storage Devices
  4. Computer Requirements
3. Software
  1. Interface and Workflow
  2. File Formats
  3. Transferring and Organizing Images
Image Capturing
1. Exposure
  1. ISO
  2. Aperture
  3. Shutter Speed
  4. Exposure Modes
2. Composition Basics
  1. Rules of Composition
  2. Depth of Field
3. Flash and Lighting
  1. Flash Modes
  2. Outdoor Light
  3. Indoor Light
  4. White Balance
4. Macro Photography and Close-Up Techniques
5. Action Photography and Motion Techniques
6. Abstract Photography
  1. Color
  2. Texture
  3. Pattern
  4. Shape
7. Landscape Photography
8. Portraiture Photography
9. Narrative and Documentary
Image Editing
1. Basic Exposure Adjustments
  1. Cropping and Straightening
  2. Auto Adjustments
  3. Brightness/Contrast
  4. Levels
  5. Curves
  6. Color Balance
2. Image Enhancements
  1. Sharpening
  2. Color Correction
  3. Repairing and Retouching
3. Special Effects
  1. Black and White Techniques
  2. Color Techniques
  3. Filters
  4. Compositing
Distribution
1. Printing Basics
2. Exporting for Web

Lab Content

Exercises that practice the techniques of shooting digital photographs based on appropriate exposure settings, applying rules of compositon, and implementing creative lighting situations
Projects that develop skills in photographing subjects such as:
1. Macro/Close-up
2. Motion
3. Abstract
4. Landscape
5. Portraiture
Creative problem-solving exercises based on:
1. Basic Adjustments
2. Tonal Adjustments
3. Black-and-White Techniques
4. Color Techniques
5. Masking and Compositing
6. Retouching and Repair
7. Artistic Techinques
Ongoing development of a digital photography portfolio that highlights the artistic ability of the student.

Course Description

Is Honors

Lecture Hours

33.2000

Lab Hours

66.4000

Outline Approval Date

2015-10-28

Outline Effective Date

2016-01-07

Prerequisites

Corequisites

Advisories

Enrollment Limitations

Objectives

Demonstrate a proficiency in the digital photgraphy workflow image capture, editing, and distribution.
Use the basic functions of a digital camera to effectively photograph a range of themes and styles.
Apply creative and technical skill susing digital photography software for image editing including: basic tonal adjustments, retouching, and special effects.
Produce an original and creative portfolio of photographic images.
Critically analyze and evaluate digital photography work.

Instruction Methods

Lecture/Lab Combination

Evaluation Methods

Other Texts

Assignments

Reading
Chapters from the assigned course textbook that reinforce and enhance lecture topics.
Writing
Report papers and exhibition reviews that research and evaluate contemporary and historical theoretical and technical issues in digital photography.
Oral Assignments
Completion of digital photography projects such as photography shoots of various themes and styles. Application of a digital photography workflow including image capture, editing, and distribution. Production of an original portfolio of photographic images highlighting the artistic ability of the student.
Other Assignments
Participation in class critiques of student images to demonstrate a comprehension of the vocabulary and language of digital photography. Critically analyze and evaluate digital photography work. Presentation of student portfolio projects.

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PHOT 51 - Beginning Digital Photography