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Color Photography I
Course: ART234

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   6.0 Period(s)   6.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T


Description: Basic principles of color theory, camera and input and output techniques using slide film or digital photography.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Trace the history of color photography. (I)
2. Identify and apply basic color theory principles to color photography. (II, IV)
3. Identify and apply appropriate exposure techniques for slide film or digital photography. (III)
4. Identify and describe styles and trends in color photography including digital options. (IV)
5. Use input and output devices. (V)
6. Prepare a portfolio of color images. (V, 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. History of Color Photography
II. Color Theory
   A. Properties of Color
   B. Additive System of Color
   C. Subtractive System of Color
III. Exposure
   A. Light Source
   B. Zone System
   C. Meter Systems
   D. Histogram
IV. Color Principles
   A. Perception of Color
   B. Composition
   C. Styles and Trends
V. Input and Output Devices
   A. Film Scanning
   B. Card Readers
   C. Universal Serial Bus (USB)/Firewire
   D. Other Input Devices
   E. Image Manipulation Programs
   F. Printer and Other Output Devices
VI. Presentation
   A. Portfolio
   B. Digital Options
   C. Digital Output Options
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/2006

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