Art Photography Courses at Cabrillo College
AP 9A
Photography
3 units; 3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
A black-and-white photography course introducing the basic principles, practice and aesthetics of image making including camera techniques, film developing and printing, and print presentation. Course includes lecture, demonstration, critique, darkroom laboratory work and field studies.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU Transfers to UC. CAN ART18.
AP 9B
Photography
3 units; 3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: AP 9A or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Continues application of principles and practice of photography studied in AP 9A. Introduces fiber base paper printing techniques, archival processing, and Zone System practices. Activities include lecture, demonstration, critique, darkroom laboratory work and field studies.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU Transfers to UC with limits: only 3 units will transfer.
AP 40A-Z
Studies in Photography
1–3 units; .67 hours Lecture, 1.33 hours Laboratory
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 4 times. Course may be repeated for credit if a different area is investigated.
Investigates special areas of interest in Photography. The special area (i.e. field studies, workshops in specific photographic techniques, etc.) will be announced and described in the Schedule of Classes.
Transfer Credit: Students must retain a copy of the course outline, the course syllabus and work completed for this course. Credit for this course is contingent upon a review of the course outline and other materials by the UC transfer campus.
AP 42
Alternative Photographic Processes
3 units; 3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: AP 9B or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
A hands-on exploration of historical, contemporary, and alternative applications of silver-based and non-silver processes and mixed media techniques. Contemporary trends, specialized techniques and integration with new media imagery. Photography as an art form. Synthesis and creative application of skills from AP 9B.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
AP 43
Basic Color Photography
3 units; 3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: AP 9B or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Introduces the use of color photographic materials as expressive media. Covers exposure and development of color negative films, transparencies and prints. Activities include lecture, demonstration, critique, lab and field.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
AP 45
Contemporary Trends in Photography
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
An overview of contemporary trends, theories and applications of photography since 1945. No lab time required.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU Transfers to UC.
AP 46A
Beginning Digital Photography
3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Laboratory
Prerequisites: AP 9A or equivalent skills, and DM 100 or CS 1 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
An introduction to electronic (digital) photography. Instruction in the technology and fine art applications of digital image processing and presentation, emphasizing the use of film-based and/or digital cameras to generate original images for manipulation with digital imaging software. Course work includes lecture, demonstration, critique, and computer laboratory work.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
AP 46B
Intermediate Digital Photography
3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: AP 46A or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Continued application of principles and practice of digital photography studied in AP 46A. Emphasis on applying aesthetic principles and graphic elements to create a unified body of digitally-generated art.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
AP 47
Studio Lighting for Photography
3 units; 3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: AP 9B or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Introduces the use of studio lighting techniques and equipment emphasizing black and white photography, and including color applications. Topics include: medium and large format studio photography, portrait, still life, fine-art and commercial techniques. Activities include lecture, demonstration, critique, darkroom work and field studies.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.