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PHOTOGRAPHY 1100 Fundamentals of Photography 3 credit hours An exploration of the fundamental principles, techniques and application of camera-based image making. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1101 Foundations of Digital Photography 3 credit hours Explores the techniques and applications of acquiring, manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: Photography 1100 or equivalent, or concurrent enrollment in Photography 1100 or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1102 Foundations of Film Photography 3 credit hours Explores the techniques and applications for developing and projection printing of film camera images in the chemical darkroom. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1105 History of Photography 3 credit hours A visually oriented history of the development of photography in both its commercial and creative aspects. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1170 Underwater Photography 3 credit hours Introduction to the theories and practices of underwater photography. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1200 Intermediate Photography 3 credit hours An exploration of various expressive devices contributing to aesthetic interpretation of a photograph. Emphasis is on the development of the student’s self-expression. Prerequisite: Photography 1101 or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1201 Tools and Techniques for Digital Photography 3 credit hours Technical skills for digital photography are covered including refinement of exposure, post-image capture processing, and manipulation. Issues addressing controlled output of digital images are also covered. Prerequisite: Photography 1200 or equivalent, or concurrent enrollment in Photography 1200 or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1202 Tools and Techniques for Film Photography 3 credit hours Technical skills for film photography are covered, including refinement of exposure, development and printing of black-and-white images. Criteria for selection of appropriate equipment and materials are also covered. Prerequisite: Photography 1102 or equivalent and prior or concurrent enrollment in Photography 1200. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1250 Advanced Digital Imaging 3 credit hours An advanced seminar in digital image-making concepts and techniques, allowing in-depth exploration of extended computer-based photo projects. Prerequisite: Photography 1201 or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1260 Alternative Photographic Processes 3 credit hours Designed to meet the needs of the creative photographer. Allows experimentation with a variety of camera and darkroom options for producing photographic images. Prerequisite: Photography 1102 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1300 Studio Photography 1 3 credit hours Introduction to making photographs in the studio. Techniques of using light as a creative tool are explored by using tungsten light and electronic flash. Prerequisites: Photography 1101 and 1102 or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1400 Color Photography 1 3 credit hours An introduction to color photographic theory and aesthetics emphasizing the use of transparency and negative film materials. Color applications for digital photography are also addressed. Prerequisite: Photography 1101 or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1450 Nature Photography 3 credit hours Introduces specialized techniques for photographing the natural environment. Emphasizes application of techniques in field situations. Prerequisite: Photography 1400 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1500 Photojournalism 3 credit hours The application of camera, lenses, film and digital media in the production of newsworthy photographs suitable for publication in newspapers, magazines and other visual communications media. Prerequisite: Photography 1201 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1820 Selected Topics 1 1 credit hour Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Photography 1100, 1101 and 1102 or equivalents or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (2 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1821 Selected Topics 2 2 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Photography 1100, 1101 and 1102 or equivalents or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (4 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 1840 Independent Study – Individualized 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: 32 semester credits in Photography and consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (1 to 4 lecture hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 2100 Extended Photographic Project 3 credit hours A continued exploration of photography as a creative medium, allowing student time to pursue individual and/or commercial photographic interests while stressing critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: Photography 1201, 1202 and 1400 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 2200 Portrait Photography 3 credit hours Explores all genres of portrait photography, including commercial portraits, formal and informal studio portraits, and environmental portraiture with film and digital media. Prerequisite: Photography 1201 or 1202 and 1300 or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 2300 Studio Photography 2 3 credit hours Advanced concepts for solving complex visual communication problems in the studio. Emphasis is on the aesthetic aspects of creating studio photographs. Prerequisite: Photography 1300, 1400 and 1201 or 1202 or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 2350 Studio Photography 3 3 credit hours Advanced concepts in studio photography with an emphasis on creative solutions to complex photographic problems. Prerequisite: Photography 2300 or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 2375 Studio Digital Capture 3 credit hours Advanced concepts in studio photography using digital camera and digital imaging techniques with an emphasis on creative solutions. Prerequisite: Photography 2300 with a grade of “A” or better or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 2400 Color Photography 2 3 credit hours Advanced concepts in color photographic theory and aesthetics using transparency film, negative film, and/or digital materials. Prerequisite: Photography 1201 and 1400 or equivalent. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 2700 Professional Photographic Practices 3 credit hours Capstone photography course that provides basic information for conducting business, with emphasis on the financial, legal, organizational, promotional, interpersonal and ethical strategies specific to the practice of photography as an occupation or a fine art. Development and creation of marketing materials and plans are also covered. Prerequisite: Student must have completed 20 semester hours of photography course credit or equivalent prior to taking this course. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

PHOTOGRAPHY 2750 Portfolio Presentation 3 credit hours Preparation and presentation of work in portfolio form as required by most employers, galleries and transfer schools. Each student assembles a portfolio of images appropriate to their professional, educational or personal goals. Prerequisite: Minimum of 33 semester credits in Photography. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (6 lab hours)

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