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Course Modification Form

Mohave Community College

ART 151 Photo I

* Group - Dept Status Approved Date Reviewed Reviewer Comments
1 Curriculum and Assessment - ART Art Completed Approved   10/27/2022   Mitzi Esgro    
2 First review: Curricular and Non-curricular - ART Art Completed Approved   10/27/2022   Woolston, Jennifer   okay  
3 Curriculum Committee - ART Art Completed Approved   12/05/2022   Mitzi Esgro    
4 Curriculum and Assessment (Second Review) - ART Art Completed Approved   12/05/2022   Mitzi Esgro    
5 Catalog and Articulation - ART Art Completed Approved   12/09/2022   Julie Napier    

Originator: King, Ann           Status: Approved           Department: ART Art
Date Created: 10/22/2022         Submitted: 10/25/2022         Completed: 12/09/2022         To ACETS:
Contact person/email: aking@mohave.edu  
Course Prefix: ART  
Course Number: 151  
Previous Course Prefix/Number if changed:  
Course Full Title: Photo I  
Previous Course Title if Changed:  
Effective Academic Year: 2023-2024  
Effective Term: Fall    
Reason for Evaluation: Credit Breakdown Change   Description Change   Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives Changes    
Program Modification Required?: No    
If yes, list the degree or certificate:  
Course Impact?: No    
If yes, list the degree, certificate, or course:  
Explanation of proposed modifications to course: Updating course learning Outcomes and Objectives.  
Mode of Instruction: plural    
If other, please explain:  
Catalog Course Description: An introduction to photography as a medium of personal expression stressing imaging concepts and composition with developing visual awareness. The course introduces camera control and basic digital darkroom procedures.  
Prerequisite(s): Multiple measures discussion or appropriate score on placement exam.  
Corequisite(s):  
Current Credit (Total): 3  
Current Lecture Credits: 2  
Current Lab Credits: 3  
Current Clinical Credits:  
Current Internship Credits:  
Proposed Total Credit Hours : 3  
Proposed Lecture Credits: 2  
Lab Contact Hours per term (45 contact hours per unit of credit per term):  
Proposed Lab Credits: 1  
Proposed Clinical Credits:  
Clinical Contact Hours per term :  
Proposed Internship Credits:  
Internship Contact Hours per term:  
Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Explore the evolution of photography as an art form evaluating the form and content of a variety of photographic images and trends throughout history. (1,2,3,4,6)
2. Operate a digital photography equipment and software applications to create images that represent an understanding of exposure and composition. (1,2,3,5,6).
3. Develop skills to evaluate photographs and create exhibition level work. (1,2,3,5,6)  
Objectives: Competency 1 Explore the evolution of photography as an art form evaluating the form and content of a variety of photographic images and trends throughout history
Objective 1.1 Examine the historical evolution of photography from its roots in the camera obscura to present day, discussing the changing methods of capturing images as well as the content/meaning of individual pieces in their cultural context.
Objective 1.2 Produce images using stylistic forms & techniques used by artists from various periods
Objective 1.3 Compare and contrast individual artistic trends in photography and take photographs that reflect influence by these trends

Competency 2: Demonstrate the use of digital equipment, creating photographs that reflect an understanding of settings and lighting
Objective 2.1 Apply basic camera settings such as auto or manual mode, aperture, exposure, shutter speed, scene modes, macro, focus, white balance, and specify the functional differences between focal length groups, manual focus and auto focus as well as metering techniques.
Objective 2.2 Develop a creative interpretation and personal style, composing and taking photographs as well as using digital darkroom applications to alter photographic images for artistic expression
Objective 2.3 Assign exposure compensations for weather conditions and light angles for artistic expression demonstrating basic knowledge of altering photographs using the digital darkroom & digital imaging software such as cropping, straightening, red eye, spot removal, corrections, contrast, color, masking, photo filters, and alternate process photography.
Objective 2.4 Determine basic lighting qualities and settings for use in a variety of situations such as camera flash settings, artificial or natural light, indoor, outdoor, and nighttime slow exposure.

Competency 3 Critique form & content of photography relating to the study of artistic style or expression for exhibition.
Objective 3.1 Participate in critiques, and peer reviews using appropriate photographic terms and vocabulary.
Objective 3.2 Create a digital or actual portfolio for presentation or exhibition  
General Education Philosophy Connections: Aesthetic Sensibilities   Communication Skills   Critical Thinking Skills and Problem Solving   Cultural Diversity and Global Awareness   Techniques of Inquiry   Technological Competency    
SUN Course?: No    
If yes, please provide the established SUN number:  
Is this an AGEC course: No    
Does this course transfer : Yes    
How does the course transfer?: ASU   NAU   UA    
Department and/or AOI Meeting: No