PHOTO 1, Introduction to Photography 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This non-laboratory course is an introduction to photography including camera techniques and artistic considerations. Using 35mm format and natural light, students shoot digitally or with slide films for specific assignments emphasizing exposure, depth-of-field, composition, and image quality. A 35mm Single Lens Reflex camera (film or digital) with manual focus and exposure capabilities is required.
2980 8:00a-9:20a MW BUS 133 Myers A D
2981 8:00a-11:05a F AET 204 Mohr C D
Above section 2981 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2982 9:00a-12:05p Sat BUS 133 Moriarty T F
2983 9:30a-10:50a MW BUS 133 Myers A D
2984 9:30a-10:50a TTh BUS 133 Gregory C M
2985 11:15a-12:35p MW BUS 201 Waller E K
2986 11:15a-12:35p TTh MC 14 Kennedy J L
Above section 2986 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2987 11:15a-2:20p F BUS 133 Hovey I H
2988 12:45p-2:05p TTh BUNDY 217 Moriarty T F
Above section 2988 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
2989 12:45p-3:50p MW BUS 201 Slowinski R
Above section 2989 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 15.
2990 12:45p-3:50p MW BUS 201 Slowinski R
Above section 2990 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 10.
2991 12:45p-3:50p Th MC 9 Mangus E P
2992 3:45p-5:05p MW BUS 207 Hovey I H
4484 6:30p-9:35p M AET 208 Shamel A M
Above section 4484 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4485 6:30p-9:35p T AET 204 Thawley J
Above section 4485 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4486 6:45p-9:50p W BUS 133 Shatto M M
4487 6:45p-9:50p Th DRSCHR 207 Shamel A M
PHOTO 2, Basic Photography Lab Techniques (2,2) 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 1 (Concurrent enrollment allowed).
This introductory lab course prepares students for general specialization in photography. Black and white exposure techniques, development controls, printing techniques, and film exposures are included. Specific shooting and printing assignments explore a variety of natural light situations and shooting challenges. Weekly lectures support practical supervised laboratory periods. Required for photography majors.
Instructional materials fee of $10 must be paid at time of enrollment.
2993 9:00a-12:00p Sat DRSCHR 127 McDonald S D
12:15p-1:20p Sat BUS 133 McDonald S D
2994 12:00p-3:00p F DRSCHR 127 Ware R A
3:15p-4:20p F BUS 133 Ware R A
2995 1:45p-4:45p M DRSCHR 127 Skaar S
5:00p-6:05p M BUS 133 Skaar S
2996 1:45p-4:45p W DRSCHR 127 Gregory C M
5:00p-6:05p W BUS 201 Gregory C M
4488 6:00p-9:00p M DRSCHR 127 Moulton S A
9:00p-10:05p M DRSCHR 105 Moulton S A
4489 6:00p-9:00p T DRSCHR 127 Jones R L
9:00p-10:05p T BUS 133 Jones R L
4490 6:00p-9:00p Th DRSCHR 127 Mangus E P
9:00p-10:05p Th BUS 133 Mangus E P
PHOTO 3, Commercial Photography Techniques 6 units
• Prerequisite: Photography 2. • Advisory: Concurrent enrollment with Photography 4.
This is an intermediate photography course which introduces the student to studio lighting techniques, 4x5 view camera manipulations, exposure and development techniques, and basic product photography. This class covers exclusively black and white photography. Students process and print all of their own work in Photography 3. Required for photography majors.
Instructional materials fee of $10 must be paid at time of enrollment.
2997 8:00a-11:00a MW DRSCHR 127 Lowcock F E
11:15a-1:15p MW BUS 133 Lowcock F E
PHOTO 3A, Commercial Photography Techniques 1 3 units
• Prerequisite: Photography 2. • Advisory: Concurrent enrollment with Photography 4.
This is an intermediate photography course which introduces the student to studio lighting techniques, 4x5 view camera manipulations, exposure and development techniques, and basic product photography. This class covers exclusively black and white photography. Students process and print all of their own work in Photo 3A. Photo 3 is required for photography majors. Photography 3A plus Photography 3B may be substituted for Photography 3.
Instructional materials fee of $10 must be paid at time of enrollment.
4491 6:00p-8:00p M BUS 201 La Bruno A G
6:00p-9:10p W DRSCHR 127 La Bruno A G
PHOTO 4, Portrait Photography 3 units
• Prerequisite: Photography 2.
This professional course covers theory and practical applications of portrait photography. Assignments and lecture material emphasize lighting ratios, shadow placement, pose, camera angle, and characterization. Studio work with traditional tungsten light sources is stressed as well as use of natural light situations. Required for photography majors.
Instructional materials fee of $10 must be paid at time of enrollment.
2998 12:45p-2:50p T GYM 115 Fier B
12:00p-3:00p Th DRSCHR 127 Shatto M M
4492 6:45p-8:50p Th BUS 133 Ware R A
6:00p-9:00p F DRSCHR 127 Ware R A
PHOTO 6, Advanced Commercial Photography 8 units
• Prerequisite: Photography 3 and 4. • Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Photography 50 or 51.
This comprehensive class spans a broad range of commercial, industrial, and design applications. Assignments and lecture material include architectural, fashion, catalog, advertising, food, and pictorial illustration photography. Technical challenges include working with studio strobe lights, background controls, gels, and light control accessories such as soft boxes, umbrellas, grids, various reflectors, diffusion panels, minus lighting, etc. Required for photography majors.
2999 12:30p-2:30p TTh BUS 133 Mohr C D
7:50a-11:00a MW DRSCHR 110 Leng B P
7:50a-11:00a T DRSCHR 110 Lopez M
7:50a-11:00a Th DRSCHR 110 Mohr C D
7:50a-11:00a F DRSCHR 110 Ware R A
PHOTO 7, Advanced Portfolio Development (3,3) 3 units
• Prerequisite: Photography 6.
This class provides the advanced commercial student with the opportunity to develop work to a professional level under the supervision of a faculty adviser on a one-to-one basis. Study facilities as well as color and black and white laboratory privileges are available to the student in support of this portfolio work. Assignments are designed by the student with instructor approval. Admission by interview only.
3000 Arrange-9 Hours BUS 120H Jones R L
PHOTO 9, Advanced Photography of People 3 units
• Prerequisite: Photography 4 and 6.
Advanced course in commercial photography of people, with emphasis on advertising and editorial approaches and applications in major contemporary genres, including corporate/business portraiture, general consumer magazine portraiture, fashion and beauty photography, wedding photography, and studio portraiture.
Instructional materials fee of $10 must be paid at time of enrollment.
3001 3:00p-6:00p T DRSCHR 110 Ware R A
6:30p-8:30p T BUS 131 Ware R A
PHOTO 11, Color Transparency Photography 2 units
• Prerequisite: Photography 1.
This intermediate course in color transparency photography emphasizes more sophisticated exposure techniques, special photographic effects, creative use of films and understanding of different emulsion types, and specific commercial applications of small format photography. Students will work with audiovisual presentations, portfolio presentation of 35mm slides, and a wide variety of photographic challenges including filters, electronic flash techniques, and use of available light.
4493 6:45p-9:50p M BUS 133 Thawley J
PHOTO 13, News Photography 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 1.
This survey course in basic news photography is designed for journalism majors and students interested in being published in magazines and newspapers. Students learn basic camera and storytelling techniques, photo composition, and picture layout principles. It is highly recommended that this course be taken with Journalism 16, Journalism 8 or Journalism 20. A 35-mm single-lens reflex camera with manual focus capability is required.
Photography 13 is the same course as Journalism 21. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
3002 12:45p-2:05p TTh LS 117 Burkhart G J
PHOTO 14, Photography for Publication (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Journalism 21 or Photography 13.
This advanced course provides an in-depth study of photojournalism with an emphasis on creation of photo story ideas, photo essays and feature photos for publication. Photo editing and layout for newspapers, magazines and online publishing will be covered. Students will comprise the staff of the campus newspaper, The Corsair, and online publications. This course may be repeated once for credit. A 35-mm single-lens reflex camera with manual focus capability is required.
Photography 14 is the same course as Journalism 22. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
3003 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 172 Burkhart G J
Arrange-3 Hours Burkhart G J
PHOTO 39, Beginning Photoshop 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 2 and 50 or 51.
This course is an introduction to digital imaging on the computer for photography majors using Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn how to manipulate and enhance digital images, including scanning and retouching for output to a variety of media.
3006 1:30p-6:35p F BUS 131 Tshing M
4494 5:00p-10:05p M BUS 131 Freeman E
PHOTO 40, Digital Capture 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 6, 39, and concurrent enrollment in 42.
Students will use medium and large format cameras with digital capture backs, featuring the use of Adobe Photoshop, Ultimatte’s Knockout masking software, and virtual reality software. Course will cover acquisition theory and color space theory with emphasis on output to print, screen, web, and photo-digital media.
3007 8:30a-10:35a Th BUS 131 Lowcock F E
11:15a-2:15p Th DRSCHR 110 Lowcock F E
PHOTO 42, Advanced Photoshop 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 39.
This course covers advanced level digital image manipulation on the computer using Adobe Photoshop and page layout software. Students will continue to explore more complex features of Photoshop, and will make use of the full range of input/output devices and options available in the digital image lab’s service bureau.
3008 8:00a-10:05a T BUS 131 Ware R A
10:30a-1:30p T BUS 131 Ware R A
PHOTO 43, Portfolio Development 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 6 and 39.
This course covers advanced studio lighting techniques, commercial setups, and set styling and portfolio development for advanced commercial photography students. Students are also provided with an introduction to portfolio presentation with an emphasis on personal style and photographic specialty.
3009 1:45p-2:50p M BUS 133 Lowcock F E
3:00p-6:00p M DRSCHR 110 Lowcock F E
Arrange-3 Hours Lowcock F E
PHOTO 44, Building WEB Sites for Photographers 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 2 and 50 and 39.
Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady are currently used in the class.
Students will use a variety of software to create a personal web site for the purpose of electronic display of an online portfolio. Course concentrates on the use of the photographic image on the World Wide Web.
4495 5:45p-9:50p Th BUS 131 Zenhari E F
PHOTO 50, Basic Color Printing 3 units
• Prerequisite: Photography 2.
This course provides an introduction to color printing from negative materials. Students will produce “C” prints from a variety of color films using Dichromic enlargers, Ektaprint chemistry, and a roller transport machine processor. Simple problems, such as color balance, exposure choices, paper surfaces, and enlargement are addressed.
Instructional materials fee of $10 must be paid at time of enrollment.
3010 12:15p-3:15p F DRSCHR 126 McDonald S D
3:30p-5:35p F BUS 106 McDonald S D
4496 6:00p-9:10p T DRSCHR 126 Lopez M
6:00p-8:00p Th BUS 105 Lopez M
PHOTO 52, History of Photography 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts and Humanities) • Prerequisite: None.
This is a historical survey of the evolving nature of photography from the early 1800’s to the present digital age.
Photography 52 is the same course as Art 73. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
3012 4:00p-5:20p TTh A 214 Fier B
NEW 3334 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Fier B
Above section 3334 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
PHOTO 88A, Independent Studies in Photography 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3013 Arrange-1 Hour BUS 120 Jones R L
3014 Arrange-1 Hour Jones R L
PHOTO 90A, Photography Internship 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
The internship Program is designed to provide the student with “real life” experience in a photography environment.
3016 Arrange-4 Hours BUS 120C Lowcock F E
PHOTO 90B, Internship in Photography 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
The Internship Program is designed to provide the student with “real life” experience in a photography environment.
3017 Arrange-8 Hours BUS 120C Lowcock F E
PHOTO 90D, Internship in Photography 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
The Internship Program is designed to provide the student with “real life” experience in a photography environment.
3018 Arrange-16 Hours Lowcock F E