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Course aims

The course challenges students to explore questions surrounding the applications of both traditional silver processes and digital technologies. Photographic production is evaluated and at the same time, the still image is studied in relation to both the moving image and newer interactive technologies. In addition to lectures, seminars and practical workshops, the teaching programme facilitates critical discussion and analysis of student work, both in the form of individual tutorials and group critiques and develops an understanding of the place of photographic work within leisure, commercial and cultural contexts.
Special course features
Excellent traditional and digital specialist facilities
Research active teaching staff
Talks by visiting artists and art professionals
Fine art and commercial approaches to photography
Course content

The course encourages exploration of the photograph within practices such as art and independent photography, editorial, product, services and industry, performance and entertainment and communications. Encouraging progressivley independent learning, the course will include the development of working to client commissions, personal research methods and the study of photography in a variety of contexts and across a range of genres.
Stage one

Introduction to processes and techniques of photography (from the use of a 35mm camera, digital SLR to medium and large format photography, studio and location shooting and working in both the wet and dark rooms) and the consideration of the different conceptual approaches to photography, supported by theory lectures alongside fine art students.
Stage two

Development of a body of practical work around both fine art and commercial applications, supported by theory lectures on the place of photography within a variety of genres and the production of a folder of career development information.
Stage three

Consolidation of practical work, culminating in an exhibition and either a shorter dissertation and a professional development folder, or a longer dissertation for those with strengths in critical writing.
Typical modules include
Critical photographic practice
Lens-based images – archive/collection
Photography and design for communication
Photographic images in visual culture
Photography in arts practice
Photographic media – conceptual development
Photographic truth – photographic fiction
Practice exhibition
Understanding the visual
Career opportunities

A wide range of career opportunities exist in the commercial and public sector, marketing, public relations and specialised fields. Graduates can develop their practice as independent artists and pursue collaborations, commissions, publication and exhibition opportunities, or in postgraduate study. MA in the Arts (Fine Art) or (Curatorial Studies) are offered as progression in the School of The Arts.

ARTS 220
Photography Studio I (3)

Camera, film, and darkroom techniques. Development of basic black and white perceptual and photographic skills. Darkroom and photographic field and lab work. 35mm camera required.
ARTS 320
Photography Studio II (3)

Continuation of ARTS 220. Advanced theory and black and white techniques, historic processes and theory. Development of personal aesthetic encouraged. Field work. 35mm camera required. Prereq: ARTS 220.
ARTS 322
Photography: Color Studio (3)

Personal expression through use of color photography. Introduction to color printing and processing techniques. History of the medium. Field and lab work. 35mm camera required. Prereq: ARTS 220.
ARTS 325
Creative Photography (3)

Creative photography through photographing and responding to photographs. The question of self-expression and photographic medium explored in the pursuit of understanding images. Prereq: ARTS 220 and ARTS 320 or ARTS 322.
ARTS 365D
B&W Photography Studio (3)

Advanced black and white problems determined in consultation with instructor. Prereq: ARTS 220 and ARTS 320.
ARTS 365E
Color Studio (3)

Advanced color studio problems determined in consultation with instructor. Prereq: ARTS 220 and ARTS 322.

Requirements – Bachelor of Arts Degree
Units Required for the Major: 48 units
Minimum total units required for the BA: 120
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
A. Required Lower Division Core Courses (15 units)
(3)
ART 1B
Art in the Western World: From Renaissance to Present

(3)
GPHD 10
Introduction to Digital Design

(3)
INTD 20
Design
(3) PHOT 11 Digital Imaging

(3)
PHOT 40
Basic Techniques of Photography

B. Required Upper Division Core Courses(24 units)
(3)
ART 101
Art Photography

(3)
ART 161
Photography in the Field (PHOT 40 or equivalent)

(3)
ART 162
Alternative Photographic Processes (PHOT 141 or other basic photography)
(3) PHOT 102 Photography, a Social History

(3)
PHOT 111
Intermediate Digital Imaging (PHOT 11 or equivalent or instructor permission)

(3)
PHOT 141
Intermediate Photography, Black and White (PHOT 40)

(3)
PHOT 148
Artificial Light Photography (PHOT 141, PHOT 138, or PHOT 143A)
(3) PHOT 150 Senior Portfolio (senior status, PHOT 11, PHOT 138, PHOT 143A, PHOT 148)

C. Studies in Photography Electives (9 units) ART 108 19th Century Art
ART 109 Modern Art (Upper-division standing and ART 1B or equivalent with instructor approval)

ART 169
Photography Studio (Instructor permission and Department Chair via signed petition form)

ART 163
Pinhole Photography (PHOT 40 or equivalent)

COMS 164
Visual Communication (COMS 100A and COMS 100B or equivalent with a grade of C- or better)

HRS 180
The Film

JOUR 197A
Journalism Laboratory (JOUR 30)

MKTG 101
Principles of Marketing

PHOT 135
Introduction to Photojournalism (PHOT 40 or equivalent)
PHOT 138 Color Photography A (PHOT 11 or equivalent)

PHOT 143A
Intermediate Photography, Color (PHOT 40)

PHOT 155
Advanced Photography (PHOT 141)

PHOT 160
Documentary Photography (PHOT 141)

PHOT 195
Internship in Photography (A minimum of two upper division photography courses)

PHOT 199
Special Problems

Course content

The course encourages exploration of the photograph within practices such as art and independent photography, editorial, product, services and industry, performance and entertainment and communications. Encouraging progressivley independent learning, the course will include the development of working to client commissions, personal research methods and the study of photography in a variety of contexts and across a range of genres.
Stage one

Introduction to processes and techniques of photography (from the use of a 35mm camera, digital SLR to medium and large format photography, studio and location shooting and working in both the wet and dark rooms) and the consideration of the different conceptual approaches to photography, supported by theory lectures alongside fine art students.
Stage two

Development of a body of practical work around both fine art and commercial applications, supported by theory lectures on the place of photography within a variety of genres and the production of a folder of career development information.
Stage three

Consolidation of practical work, culminating in an exhibition and either a shorter dissertation and a professional development folder, or a longer dissertation for those with strengths in critical writing.
Typical modules include
Critical photographic practice
Lens-based images – archive/collection
Photography and design for communication
Photographic images in visual culture
Photography in arts practice
Photographic media – conceptual development
Photographic truth – photographic fiction
Practice exhibition
Understanding the visual
Career opportunities

A wide range of career opportunities exist in the commercial and public sector, marketing, public relations and specialised fields. Graduates can develop their practice as independent artists and pursue collaborations, commissions, publication and exhibition opportunities, or in postgraduate study. MA in the Arts (Fine Art) or (Curatorial Studies) are offered as progression in the School of The Arts.

Requirement Hours
General Education Program 34
Art Core Requirements 30
Art Studio Concentration 30
Art Studio Electives 24
General Electives 6
Total Hours Required 124

Photography Concentration (30 Hours – 10 courses)ARTS 2511 Photography 1 3
ARTS 2512 Photography 2 3
ARTS 2522 Photography Studio 2 3
ARTS 3533 Studio Photography 3
ARTS 2531 Documentary Photography 3
ARTS 3531 Documentary Photography 2 3
ARTS 3511 Intermediate Photography 1 3
ARTS 3521 Intermediate Photography Studio 1 3
ARTS 3512 Intermediate Photography 2 3
ARTS 3522 Intermediate Photography Studio 2 3
ARTS 4511 Advanced Photography 1 3
ARTS 4521 Advanced Photography Studio 1 3
ARTS 4512 Advanced Photography 2 3

ART STUDIO ELECTIVES ( 24 Hours – 8 Courses)

Choose any ARTS or ARTG outside of concentration.

General Electives (6 Hours – 2 courses)

Choose any course outside of ARTX.

The Photo/Imaging Program at Richland College offers you a wide range of photographic and digital imaging experiences whether you envision an occupation or just want to improve your skills.

The Photographic/ Imaging Degree Plan is an academic program designed for students who are interested in beginning an in-depth study in the areas of photography and digital imaging. This plan will prepare students for a career in professional photographic/imaging either in the fine art or commercial field. Technical proficiency and creative expression are emphasized to produce a “whole” and meaningful experience.

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Richland College Photo Lab Manual
Our Facilities

The Photography Department faculty and staff at Richland College are committed to your success.Our knowledge of photography and digital imaging encompasses all aspects of these areas along with many years of teaching and field experience.

Richland College has one of the finest photo labs and state of the art digital imaging facilities in the area.

When you experience our high quality darkroom, photography studio, print finishing equipment, and computer labs, combined with continuous instructional supervision and lab maintenance, you will understand the pride we have in our facility and why we feel that your time with us will be A Unique Experience. If you have any questions about our program, please call the Photography Department at Richland College. (972)238-6985

The mission of the Photography and Digital Imaging Department at Foothill College is to provide the finest of instruction in the use of traditional and contemporary photographic techniques for the vocational and avocational student. Majoring in photography with an emphasis in traditional or digital imaging will provide the student with basic aesthetic principles as well as an extensive range of practical photographic techniques needed for college transfer, entry into the photographic workplace, or for artistic expression.
Course work includes black and white processing and printing, digital imaging, color photography, studio lighting, experimental and non-silver processes, zone system techniques, and portfolio preparation. Within the two emphases, students will be encouraged to develop personal, expressive style in addition to achieving technical excellence.

The Simon’s Rock program in Photography considers technical knowledge, historical background, and critical and analytical skills to be key elements in the education of each photo student. Our curriculum is designed to foster a disciplined approach to independent, self-generated work in each course, whether it be the core studio or a Senior Thesis project. We provide a comprehensive facility with professional equipment, as well as exposure to working artists, historians, writers, and critics, to support the growth and development of each student photographer. We feel that photography by its very nature is a tool which promotes interdisciplinary study. Our program offers a wide range of courses that allow the exploration of the medium of photography by students with interests in the arts and humanities, the sciences, and the social sciences.

Students interested in this concentration should take the core course, Photography, in the first year. It provides each student with an introduction to basic camera and darkroom skills, a background in the history of photography, and a thorough exploration of image making. We recommend that Lower College students in this concentration also take two semesters of basic art history and at least one design module or course.
Curriculum
Three intermediate courses in Photography are required for the concentration. Students are introduced to a variety of photographic approaches and technical skills through courses such as the Writing and Photography Studio and Experiments in Photography and other intermediate visual arts courses that use photo media such as Intermedia Studio, Designing with Computers, Intaglio Printmaking and Silk Screen Printmaking. Either History of Photography, Theories of Photography, or Critical Issues in Contemporary Photography is required, and it is recommended that students in the concentration take two of these courses. Advanced courses include Color Photography Studio, Documentary Photography, Photographic Portrait/Self- Portrait, and the Artists’ Books Studio. Students are required to take at least three of these. The total minimum credits required to complete the Photography concentration is 24.