MCCCD Program Description

Color Photography

Course: ART234

First Term: 2023 Fall

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

Description: Basic principles of color theory, camera and input and output techniques using analog 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 film or digital photography. (III) 4. Identify and describe styles and trends in color photography. (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 D. Cultural, emotional, symbolic 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. Input devices C. Post-processing color D. Printer VI. Presentation A. Print portfolio B. Digital portfolio

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.