Discipline: Photographic Technology (Photography) Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Photography 10


COURSE DESCRIPTION
10 Advanced Photography Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): PHO 9: Intermediate Photo
Advanced concepts of black and white photography, with emphasis on utilization of 35-mm and medium and large format cameras in the studio and on location. Application of advanced lighting techniques for products and portraiture. Includes an introduction to studio management and the legal and financial considerations of the professional photographer. Students required to provide their own 35-mm camera with f-stop and shutter controls. Lab materials fee assessed. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Use of professional photographic equipment and studio lighting for advanced photography students. Students required to provide 35-mm camera with f-stop and shutter controls. Lab materials fee applies.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate competency in handling a camera, which includes loading and unloading film, manipulating aperture, shutter and focal length to create a proper exposure as well as control action and depth of field for use in specialized situations.

  2. Produce quality enlargements with appropriate contrast control.

  3. Develop, print, finish and mount black and white salon prints.

  4. Select the appropriate film and exposure techniques to achieve optimal quality and desired results in black and white negatives.

  5. Identify, describe and demonstrate formal concepts of photographic composition.

  6. Distinguish between the characteristics and capabilities of 35-mm cameras and professional medium and large format cameras.

  7. Produce a preliminary portfolio of work demonstrating technical competencies and aesthetic merit.

  8. Define and demonstrate basic elements of lighting for simple still life and basic portraiture.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Operate and perform basic functions of the 4 x 5 view camera and
      medium format camera.

2.   Utilize electronic flash to achieve professional results in product
      lighting and portraiture.

3.   Demonstrate creative and technical competence in the use of large
      format cameras.

4.   Describe the basics of business operations and legal responsibilities
      associated with professional photography.

5.   Produce portfolio of professional quality photographic work.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Use of medium and large format cameras in the studio
  2. Use of professional grade lighting equipment in the studio
  3. Creative techniques for studio and location photography
  4. Introduction to the Scheimpflug principle to control distortion in architectural photography
  5. Methods and reasons for writing contracts
  6. Model release requirements
  7. Methods of working with clients
  8. Basic business records
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures, discussions and demonstrations conducted by instructor or guest speakers
  • Videos, films, slide presentations and audiotapes to introduce and reinforce concepts
  • Pair and small group activities and discussions that aid skills and concept development
  • Class exercises that aid skills and concept development
  • Reports and papers that encourage research, sharing of knowledge, and reinforce instructional information
  • Handouts that reinforce and expand upon information presented in lectures, detail assignment requirements and give specific grading criteria for each assignment
  • Cooperative learning tasks that encourage interactive learning and group effort
  • Individual conferences to provide customized instruction for each student
  • Guest lecturers to expose the students to professional experiences and examples of successfully executed photographs
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Proficiency in subject matter as demonstrated by evaluation of developed film and printed photographs, and observation of skills in both studio and non-studio environments
  • Quizzes to determine retention of knowledge acquired in lecture and laboratory
  • Completion of laboratory projects and assigned work
  • Attendance in class lectures and laboratory meetings
  • Critique of final portfolio
  • Midterm and final examinations
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Photography, London, Upton, Stone, Kobré, Brill; Prentice Hall
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