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

Photography 17


COURSE DESCRIPTION
17 Intro Color Photo Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): PHO 9: Intermediate Photo
An introductory course in color photography covering theory and practice in the use of equipment and materials for producing color prints. Students required to provide 35-mm camera with f-stop and shutter controls. Lab fee required. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Introduction to color photography using negative and transparency films, digital photography and print materials. 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:
Use color theory to create and analyze images for photographic impact Understand the characteristics of color negative and positive film and the photographic results that can be achieved with each Understand the way in which light and color is interpreted by digital sensors Analyze light sources and select appropriate film, filters, and white balance settings Identify and describe methods of altering color materials that can be used to achieve creative effects Use negative and reflective scanners to convert photographs into files for digital manipulation and archival storage Produce unique color images through the use of digital manipulation of pixels using channels, color adjustments and layer blend modes
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Overview of color photography
  2. Additive and subtractive color theory
  3. Daylight and tungsten color negative and positive films
  4. White balance settings in digital capture
  5. Light and color capture by digital sensors
  6. Manipulation of color in a digital environment
  7. Negative and reflective scanning
  8. Creating a professional workflow
  9. Controlling color output through understanding of color profiles
  10. Evaluation and presentation of color prints
 
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 speakersIn order to introduce and reinforce concepts.
  • Videos, films, slide presentations and audiotapes to introduce and reinforce concepts
  • Handouts that reinforce and expand upon information presented in lectures, detail assignment requirements and give specific grading criteria for each assignment
  • Assigning projects to refine student's color manipulation and inkjet printing skills
  • Field trips that allow students to photograph in an environment in which they can receive immediate feedback from the instructor
  • Assigning homework to reinforce the information learned in lecture and practice new techniques
  • Group critique of completed assignments to develop evaluative abilities and learn to speak with precision and clarity to express observations
 
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:

  • Photographic assignements designed to assess the student's demonstrated proficiency
  • Proficiency demonstrated during capture and processing of photographic images and prints
  • Participation in discussions and critiques to assess the student's ability to analyze images for photgraphic impact
  • Midterm and final examination to determine retention of knowledge acquired in lecture, laboratory and activities
  • Critique of completed projects
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:

  • Possible texts include:

    1. The DAM Book – Digital Asset Management for Photographers, Krogh; O’Reilly
    2. Exploring Color Photography, Hirsch; McGraw-Hill
    3. Creative Techniques for Color Photography, Bobbi Lane; Amherst Media, Incorporated
    4. Color Photography, A Working Manual, Henry Horenstein, Russell Hart; Little, Brown & Company
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