MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5784 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2016 Fall Last Admit Term: 2020 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 32 CIP Code: 50.0406	Primary College: Glendale Community College Initiating College: Glendale Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: GC, PC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Art (17) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: 27-4021

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Photography program includes the study of both the digital and film aspects of photography. The program is structured to help students develop an understanding of exposure principles, camera operations and functions, digital photographic materials, film-based strategies, studio lighting, and the basics of running a freelance photography business. This certificate is designed to provide knowledge and experience important to those hoping to work as freelance photographers, wedding photographers, commercial photographers, photography editors, photography assistants, or photo lab technicians.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester

Required Courses

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art 1
ART112 Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART131 Photography I 3
+ ART132 Photography II 3
+ ART138 Commercial Photography I 3

+ ART140 Portrait Photography (3) OR
+ ART237 Fashion Photography (3) 3

ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
+ ART143 Intermediate Digital Photography 3
SBS200 Small Business Operations 2
SBS204 Small Business Marketing and Advertising 2

Credits: 26

Restricted Electives
In consultation with Departmental Advisor, choose two (2) courses from the following list to best fulfill goals: ARH115 History of Photography 3 ART116 Life Drawing I 3 ART137 Alternative Photographic Processes 3 +ART181 Graphic Design I 3 ART255 Art Marketing 3 TCM/VPT108 Video Production 3	Credits: 6

General Electives
	Credits:

Program Competencies
1. Use various software applications to create finished artwork, which illustrates understanding of design and color use in an Adobe environment. (ART100) 2. Demonstrate a basic skill set in image manipulation, graphics, and computer operations to produce digital art. (ART100) 3. Describe the foundations, structure and function of design. (ART112) 4. Apply design principles, aesthetic elements, and presentation methods to produce original artwork. (ART112) 5. Demonstrate proficiency with basic camera parts, exposure calculations, editing strategies, and presentation methods of photographic images. (ART131) 6. Apply printing methods, conceptual practices, and aesthetic principles in creating photographic works. (ART131) 7. Apply intermediate exposure, development, and printing techniques using the medium of film (ART132) 8. Prepare finished prints demonstrating control over lighting, aesthetics, intent, and stylistic influences in fine art photography. (ART132) 9. Explain workflow strategies from point of capture through image output. (ART142) 10. Apply lighting techniques, color controls, and appropriate camera settings, to create aesthetically challenging photographs. (ART142) 11. Demonstrate intermediate exposure techniques, lighting styles, and presentation methods to create original photographs. (ART143) 12. Apply intermediate editing strategies and workflow controls to produce digital photography imagery. (ART143) 13. Employ natural and studio lighting principles in creating portrait photographs. (ART140, ART237) 14. Illustrate effective posing and design techniques to create mood and emotion in portrait photographs (ART140, ART237) 15. Identify and describe the practices which relate to portrait photography as a business and profession. (ART140, ART237) 16. Explain exposure methods for studio, low light, and natural lighting conditions. (ART138) 17. Produce photographs that demonstrate control over lighting, design, exposure, and content relating to current advertising photographic practices. (ART138) 18. Describe current small business practice, legal issues, and marketing for the commercial photographer. (ART138) 19. Identify and predict operational problems common to small business. (SBS200) 20. Create solutions and problem solving processes for small business operations. (SBS200). 21. Analyze target markets, the competitive environment, and components of consumer buying behaviors. (SBS204) 22. Describe the use of advertising, cost analysis, public relations methods, and evaluation processes for media use. (SBS204) 23. Write a marketing plan for a small business. (SBS204)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 22, 2016

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