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• CAR 250: Painting II

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course is an extension of Painting I, in which the student creates more advanced compositions using concepts learned and skills acquired in Painting I, as well as additional methods. There will be a strong emphasis on still life and landscape painting techniques.
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• CAR 257: Animal Painting

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Using the various mediums, the student learns the basic fundamentals of painting animals, birds and fish. Anatomy and the basic structures of the animal are studied. The student learns how to paint surface details such as fur and feathers. The importance of research is stressed.
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• CAR 260: Color Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This is course is designed to provide an understanding of basic color processes. Negative exposure and developing, basic scanning, digital exposure and digital color printing will enable the student to develop sufficent technical skills to produce "quality" images. The subjective definition of "quality" images will be explored through class assignments and critiques. Access to a manually adjustable DSLR camera is recommended.
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• CAR 261: Independent Study I

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Field Work in Commercial Art allows the student to pursue an independent study, individually under supervision, to specialize in an area not covered in Commercial Art courses
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• CAR 264: Photolight & Theory of Composition

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Light is the photographer's medium, while the "rules" of visual composition are important in determining what a photograph says. Assignments and lectures in this class will allow the student to explore the impact of light and composition upon his/her photographs.
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• CAR 265: Portrait & Wedding Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Portraiture techniques, lighting, posing, camera formats, wedding techniques, marketing and selling images, and basic business practices will be covered. Handling studio portraiture situations and also location wedding photography will be explored in hands-on class projects. Professional quality images and an understanding of operating a photographic enterprise are the expected outcomes from this class.
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• CAR 267: Photojournalism

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Creating newsworthy photographs under the pressure of adverse conditions is the challenge of the photojournalist. The technical skills required for this challenge are incorporated into the projects. Lectures will not only deal with the technical side but also stress the ethical responsibilities related to covering the social, cultural, political, and entertainment activities of our society.
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• CAR 268: Nature Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Nature photography encompasses a wide variety of approaches and techniques. This course will provide an opportunity to identify the technical equipment necessary to record quality images of our natural environment along with an appreciation for the aesthetic characteristics required for a successful photograph. Access to a manually adjustable 35mm camera is required.
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• CAR 270: Photo Portfolio & Professional Develop

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  The building of a portfolio will be different for each student. Along with the instructor's input the student will choose the directions of his/her career. The resulting portfolio should reflect this direction. Financial and business basics, self promotion, editing, stock photography, portrait and wedding photo, setting up a studio, are some examples of class discussion topics.
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• CAR 271: Photo Studio & Lab I

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This class introduces the student to all aspects of the working photographic studio. Medium and large format cameras are used as well as studio flash systems. Projects in both black and white and color covering still life, product and portrait subjects are required. All projects will be done completely in-house utilizing our studio and darkroom facilities.
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