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• PHOT 100: Prac Photo for Beginners

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 Through a series of practical camera-based exercises, this course provides beginning level camera owners with (a) an overview of equipment available, (b) creative project ideas to explore with their camera, (c) compositional and technical skills beyond novice levels, and (d) a vision of useful and career enhancing projects and possibilities beyond the class.
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• PHOT 101: Intro 35mm Camera/Darkroom Tec

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-4-4 Introduction to black and white photography using 35mm film and printing in a traditional B&W darkroom. Students will learn the use of the 35mm film camera, film and print processing in the B&W darkroom and gain an aesthetic sense of the photograph while producing a high quality B&W print portfolio. ($200)
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• PHOT 103: Architectural & Landscape Phot

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-4-4 Use of the 4X5 large format traditional film camera and specialized digital camera and lenses for architectural and landscape photography. Introduction to the zone system of exposure control and fine printing. Location photography. Printing in the darkroom and computer lab. Preqs: PHOT 101 or PHOT 105 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the department head. ($300) (camera supplied by Department)
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• PHOT 104: Intro Video Production

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-2-3 Development of basic location video skills including pre- production, camera, lighting, and editing on computer. Introduction to techniques and equipment through lecture and demonstrations, exercises, individual and small group production. Emphasis on non-fiction film format with some opportunity for narrative filmmaking. Non-linear computer- based editing with Adobe Premier. ($100.) (all equipment is supplied by Department)
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• PHOT 105: Intro Digital Photography

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-4-4 This course is an introduction to digital photographic technique and the aesthetics of photography. Through a series of practical demonstrations and shooting assignments, the course provides students with an overview of digital camera operation, digital imaging principles, techniques in composition and aesthetics, and a foundation in photography that will prepare students for more advanced courses and career opportunities in photography.
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• PHOT 111: History of Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 This course will cover historical photographic movements and the technical development of photography from the inception of photography to the present and examine the impact the invention of photography has on our society, culture, and art. Students will investigate the historical events and cultural circumstances that have shaped the evolution of photographic expression and analyze significant photographic work.
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• PHOT 113: Digital Tech, Art, and Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 This is a lecture course in art and culture history that examines the impact of digital technology on art and on the way society interacts with culture. Survey topics include the history of digital visual art, digital moving images, and digital music/sound art. Students will also examine critical theory that addresses the relationship between technology and art.
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• PHOT 151: Photoshop I

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-2-3 Use of Adobe Photoshop. Introduction to digital imaging, image enhancement and manipulation and archival print restoration. This course does not require a camera. ($100)
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• PHOT 152: Intr Color Photo/Digital Print

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-2-3 An exploration of color photography, its materials and processes. The major components of the course are: color theory, techniques of color photography, color management systems, output devices, and archival issues and techniques. Practical experience will be gained in digital color printing and color management including monitor calibration and printer profiling. Assignments will be shop digitally, enhanced and corrected with Adobe Photoshop and digitally printed. A high quality digital camera is required for the course. Archival concepts and presentation topics will also be included Pre or Coreq: PHOT 151. ($225)
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• PHOT 201: Basic Lighting

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-4-4 Advanced use of the large format camera with continuing application of the zone system. Particular emphasis on studio lighting techniques used when photographing subjects of diffused reflectance, transparent and highly reflective objects, extreme high and low key situations, photo macro-graphs and location simulations. Introduction to advertising concepts and electronic flash. Assignments to be completed in B&W print and color transparency. Prerequisites: PHOT 103 or permission of the Department Head. ($300-$500) Offered in fall semester only.
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