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| Photography LPC |
| PHTO 50 | Introduction to Photography | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to the history and development of photography, basic processes, various types of cameras, materials, basic shooting, processing developing, and printing of photographs. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| PHTO 56 | Intro to Digital Photography | 1.50 Units | ||
| The course covers basics for the beginner's use of digital cameras, film and flatbed scanners, and use of Adobe software for image adjustments. Exploration of digital photography compared with traditional photographic approaches and processes. Operation of Adobe digital imaging software for preparation of web site photos and print output, in both black and white and in color. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| PHTO 57 | Intermediate Digital Photo | 1.50 Units | ||
| This course covers digital photography including intermediate and advanced digital image capture assignments, camera use, digital manipulation using software such as Adobe Photoshop, and preparation of image files for display printing and use on the Web. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 56 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| PHTO 58 | Introduction to Videography | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to the theory and practice of single-camera video production and non-linear video editing, including project production phases and aesthetic theories, time-based visual and sound design, and recording, lighting basics, camera types and camera operation, video output, working creatively in a collaborative environment, industry standards, and using an Apple computer. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| PHTO 67 | History of Photography | 3.00 Units | ||
| A broad chronological survey of photography from its invention to the present. Considers the medium's dual role as technology and art, addresses a multiplicity of photographic themes and purposes, and considers the intersections of photography and technology, history, art, and everyday life. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| PHTO 68 | Color Field Photography | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course covers the use of either digital photography or color slide or negative film to explore the solution of special technical and visual problems encountered in location shooting. Recommended Course Preparation: PHTO 50 or PHTO 56 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| PHTO 69 | Intermediate Videography | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course covers intermediate level digital video production to integrate and build upon prior video making skills. emphasis is on creative expression, improving all production values, edited quality of finished presentation, distribution of quality video piece to festivals and the web. Class is taught on the Macintosh computer platform. Recommended Course Preparation: PHTO 58 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
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