MCCCD Program Description

Photography II

Course: ART132

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T

Description: Advanced camera and darkroom techniques. Aesthetic awareness with personal expression

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate and apply intermediate exposure and development techniques using film. (I) 2. Demonstrate and apply intermediate darkroom printing techniques. (II) 3. Prepare and present finished photographs demonstrating aesthetic control of exposure, development, and printing techniques. (III) 4. Display techniques in use of light for aesthetic effect. (IV) 5. Survey and visually respond to traditions and styles of photography as an art form. (V) 6. Demonstrate basic principles of two-dimensional, visual design. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Intermediate sensitometry A. Exposure/development relationships B. Underdevelopment C. Overdevelopment II. Intermediate darkroom techniques A. Print controls B. Post darkroom manipulation C. Non-traditional materials III. Intermediate print presentation A. Production of photographs that demonstrate control of the above techniques A. Intermediate concepts in print exhibition and portfolio development IV. Intermediate lighting techniques A. Quality of light B. Artificial light C. Natural light V. History and styles of photography as an art form A. Identify historical and/or contemporary styles and trends B. Individual visual response to history and styles of photography as an art form VI. Intermediate principles of visual design A. Visual literacy B. Two-dimensional design principles C. Display of aesthetic growth in the personal experience

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

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