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Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.

For course syllabi, see the departmental website.

PHO 181 COMMUNICATION PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Fundamentals of photographic communication. Camera handling, composition, lighting, photo series, and captions for appropriate images. Adjustable camera required. No darkroom work involved. Letter grade only. Course fee required.

PHO 199 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

PHO 281 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (3)Fundamentals of black and white photography; equipment handling, studio and natural lighting, darkroom techniques and caption writing. Adjustable camera required. Lab-studio arranged. Letter grade only. Course fee required.

PHO 285 INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Advanced small- and medium-format camera and darkroom techniques; emphasis on composition and technical control of the negative and print using the zone system. Adjustable camera required. 3 hrs. lecture, studio-lab arranged. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 281

PHO 370 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION I (3)

PHO 381 PUBLICATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY (3)Photography for newspapers, advertising, public relations, and the wire services. Creative camera techniques, digital imaging process, and portfolio development. Adjustable camera required. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 285 and VC 251

PHO 382 REPRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR PUBLICATION (3)

Electronic and photolithographic techniques used in photographic reproduction. Studies halftone photography, color separations, digital imaging, and computer manipulation. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 281

PHO 383 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Principles of color photography techniques; shooting, processing, and printing color slides and negatives; use of color filters and special procedures. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 285

PHO 384 STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY (3)Studio still commercial photography with emphasis on still life and table-top subjects, composition, and lighting, using large-format cameras. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 285

PHO 385 EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Alternative photographic techniques using straight and nonsilver processes. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio-lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 285

PHO 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)

Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit. Department consent required.

PHO 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

PHO 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.

PHO 466 LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP (1-12)

Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature during spring term. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and you must apply during the fall term. (To be eligible, you must be a candidate for a bachelor’s degree, have completed all lower-division requirements, and have attained senior status at the end of the fall term preceding the internship.) Course enrollment is handled by the associate provost for academic administration after the legislature has made its final selection. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.

PHO 481 PHOTOJOURNALISM (3)

Practical application of news and feature photography for mass media. In-depth photographic reporting and illustration in color; picture editing; digital imaging techniques; layout and design. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 381

PHO 483 LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Photography on location using natural light and lighting systems. Emphasizes architecture, transportation, and landscapes; medium- or large-format camera recommended. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. on location. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 384

PHO 484 CORPORATE AND INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Commercial photography used in catalogs, brochures, and annual reports. Emphasizes shooting color in the studio and on location. 3 hrs. lecture, studio-lab arranged. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 383

PHO 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

Original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Department consent required.

PHO 488C PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (3)

Individual work on portfolios; emphasis on lighting and special techniques in commercial photography or Photojournalism. Medium- or large-format camera recommended. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio-lab. Fall, Spring. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to Photography (BS) or Journalism Major (BSJOUR) and Senior Status or higher CAP

PHO 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail. Department consent required.

PHO 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only.

The City College of San Francisco’s Photography Department is one of the oldest and largest programs in the country with over two dozen courses and more than thirty Instructors. We offer a broad selection of classes including but not limited to History and Aesthetics of Photography, Advanced B&W Darkroom Techniques, Advanced Studio Lighting, Digital Imaging, Mixed Media and Business Practices of Photography.

Our faculty and staff consist of experienced professionals who create an environment that encourages creativity, technical aptitude and critical thinking. Whether your interest is as a fine artist, commercial photographer or enthusiast, we will provide the means and guidance that will help you achieve your goals.

THE PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM OFFERS

Associate of Science
The Program is designed so that students may satisfy the requirements of graduation from the College. Students who satisfy these requirements receive the major in Photography if they complete the program of study with a B minus (2.75 grade-point average) or higher. The program adviser of the Photography Department will help students who desire to plan special programs of study.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will be able to:
Use the traditional tools and techniques of photography.
Develop skills in digital technologies.
Apply concepts and aesthetics to create and evaluate photographic images.
Satisfy academic transfer requirements to institutions of higher learning.
CAREER OPPORTUNITES
Commercial photography
Portrait photography
Fine Art photography
Editorial photography
Documentary photography
Photographic lab technician
Photo assisting
Digital Imaging Artist
Photo Retoucher

1′st Quarter Cr
IMC 297 INTERGRATED MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS I 5
Project-based three-quarter course. Includes the design and production of a magazine, and provides beginning students with design and business principles, writing, computational and teamwork skills. For students in the disciplines of Apparel Design & Services, Graphic Design & Illustration, Commercial Photography, and Publishing Arts.
PHO 111 CAMERA TECHNIQUES I 4
Learn the functions and operation of large format 4 x 5 view camera, 210 mm lens, tripod, exposure meter and related equipment. Study camera controls: swings, tilts, slide, rise and fall, angle coverage, image circle of the lenses. apertures and shutter speeds. Covers light meter functions and methods and techniques of determining exposures.
PHO 121 LIGHTING TECHNIQUES I 4
Covers basic concepts of commercial lighting: laws, principles, and practices of light; qualities of direct/indirect sunlight and tungsten light sources; and lighting for form, texture, and separation using basic three-dimensional forms. Includes light modifiers and the safe use of tungsten lighting equipment.
PHO 131 DARKROOM TECHNIQUES I 3
Intro to darkroom procedures and equipment, including safe use of the processing facilities, chemicals, developers, stop baths, and fixers. Learn various films, film and paper speed, film development, print processing, contact printing, enlarging, working with variable contrast photographic papers, print finishing, dry mounting, and presentation techniques. Experiment with alternative photographic methods and basic darkroom manipulation.
2′nd Quarter Cr
IMC 298 INTEGRATED MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS II 7
Project-based three-quarter course. Includes the design and production of a magazine, and provides beginning students with design and business principles, writing, computational and teamwork skills. For students in the disciplines of Apparel Design & Services, Graphic Design & Illustration, Commercial Photography, and Publishing Arts.
PHO 112 CAMERA TECHNIQUES II 3
Continue learning the use and operation of the large format 4 x 5 view camera. Develop additional skills in view camera control, adjustments, and lenses with emphasis on perspective and distortion control. Emphasis on commercial photography studio assignments. Learn to assist a photographer through teamwork.
PHO 122 LIGHTING TECHNIQUES II 4
Study advanced tungsten lighting techniques and light controls. Cover evaluative lighting techniques such as the relationship between light sources and subject positioning in classic portraiture.
PHO 125 PHOTOGRAPHY LAB WORKSHOP 3
Semi-supervised and non-supervised laboratory sessions. Students work on individual and class assignments, and on experimental projects of special interest.
PHO 132 DARKROOM TECHNIQUES II 3
Explore advanced means of contrast control including the Zone System. Study film processing techniques for multiple film formats. Develop advanced skills in black and white photography, film testing and evaluation.
3′rd Quarter Cr
IMC 299 INTEGRATED MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS III 6
Project-based three-quarter course. Includes the design and production of a magazine, and provides beginning students with design and business principles, writing, computational and teamwork skills. For students in the disciplines of Apparel Design & Services, Graphic Design & Illustration, Commercial Photography, and Publishing Arts.
PHO 126 PHOTO LAB WORKSHOP II 3

PHO 211 PHOTO ILLUSTRATION I 4
Intro to food, product, catalog, and merchandise photography. Incorporate lighting and design expertise and apply these skills to fit simulated design, advertising and editorial situations.
PHO 215 ADVERTISING PRODUCTION 4
Intro to the whole advertising production cycle, including project-oriented commercial output and current business practices. Covers the research, preplanning, problem solving, business practices and technical execution of commercial advertising photography. Practice as professional assistants in group work.
PHO 231 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY I 4
Intro to basic concepts of color theory and color photography, E-6 (positive) films and E-6 chemistry. Learn the Norman 200 and 400 electronic flash units and the theory of electronic flash. Includes in-studio assignments.
4′th Quarter Cr
PHO 210 DIGITAL IMAGING 3
Intro to the creative and technical requirements of digital imaging using PhotoShop. Covers photographic retouching, enhancement and image composition including color prepress requirements. Learn to enhance, color correct, and create special effects. Explore the use of boundary and soft edge for precise control.
PHO 221 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES 3
Covers darkroom and shooting in b/w and color for publicity, promotion and public relations. Stresses the portable strobe light. Refines b/w 35mm and medium format techniques. May cover multiple printing, montage, sandwich printing, texture screens, vignetting, and diffusion.
PHO 225 DIGITAL CAPTURE 3
Intro to the technical requirements of digital capture. Develop skills required to digitally capture images. Learn to operate small-, medium-, and large-format digital cameras and study various lighting techniques.
PHO 232 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY II 3
Continuation of PHO 231. Intro to Vericolor and Kodacolor negative films, C41 (negative color) films and processing chemicals., and Ektacolor printing, chemicals and papers. Includes ?Chromazones?, a lighting technique using controlled color filters; photographing through textured glass; photographing a precise layout; and catalog and product illustrative techniques.
PHO 244 DIGITAL IMAGING 4
Intro to the creative and technical requirements of digital imaging. Learn to combine traditional and non-traditional electronic image-capture with the hardware and software used in digital imaging. Cover digital imaging techniques for photographic retouching, enhancement, and image composition including color pre-press requirements. Using the latest desktop tools, learn how professional photographers enhance, color correct, and create special effects.
5′th Quarter Cr
PHO 213 PHOTO ILLUSTRATION III 4
Emphasizes student problem-solving under a variety of difficult design, conceptual and deadline situations. Produce industry standard quality work from class assignments which are designed to be used by parties outside the classroom.
PHO 226 PHOTOGRAPHIC LABORATORY WORKSHOP IV 3
A semi-supervised, non-instructional day. Work on class assignments and projects or independent study and research.
PHO 233 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY III 4
Explores specific problems in the application of color materials.
PHO 243 PORTRAITURE I 3
Covers management techniques used in the operation of a professional imaging facility. Emphasizes developing business, marketing, and merchandising plans. Visit local imaging facilities to see management and operations. Establish and operate a working business model.
PHO 281 PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 4
Covers basic methods used to present a photographic portfolio to a prospective employer or client. Includes types of portfolios, content, presentation variations, print mounting techniques, and formatting methods for color transparencies and slides. Produce one photograph per week of portfolio quality.
6′th Quarter Cr
PHO 214 CATALOGUE PRODUCTION 4
Continue to explore techniques using color materials with various camera formats. Create quality images for a four-page catalog layout. Develop and explore various photographic options while developing a personal photographic style. In a studio environment produce an individual mini catalog, using traditional and digitial photographic techniques.
PHO 234 PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS PRACTICES I 3
Intro to basic commercial studio management, market research and analysis, business forms and computer applications that focus on American Society of Media Photographers professional business practices. Includes the functions, tasks and skills required for certification by the Professional Photographers of America, Inc.
PHO 245 NEW MEDIA 3
Broaden understanding of image editing techniques and processes. Examine advanced retouching, layering, masking, and types of color adjustment as they apply to basic web design. Create and publish a basic web site using image editing and design software.
PHO 291 INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS 4
Continuation of PHO 281. Produce a weekly project to be used in the final portfolio. Reviews ASMP Professional Business Guide, including assignment photography, stock pictures, form agreements, the photographer