About the Program
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: PROFESSIONALPHOTO.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate the safe use of photographic equipment in the studio and on location.
Produce photographic images for a variety of applications including industrial, medical, product display, architectural, portrait, food and fashion modeling.
Use computer software to edit and enhance photographic images for a variety of media including magazines, newspapers, brochures, television, and the internet.
Produce a selection of photographic images for a professional resume.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This course is an introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology (film and digital), materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography.
Prerequisite(s): PHO 2
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This course introduces students to the principles of producing quality digital prints. Topics include color balance, color temperature and the psychology of color. Students will also explore the expressive and aesthetic aspects of digital color photography.
Prerequisite(s): PHO 2
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This course introduces students to the basic aspects of commercial photography including planning, production and editing of images for a variety of applications including industrial, medical, technical, product display, architectural, portrait, food and fashion modeling. Students will also learn to use a 4x5 digital camera and studio lighting systems to produce commercial quality photographs.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This course is an introduction to digital asset management and digital image processing using Lightroom. Topics include techniques to integrate Lightroom with other software image editing software to manage, adjust, and present large volumes of digital photographs.
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Contacts
Daniel Donnelly, Chair
(530) 895-2880
Department Office: ARTS 224
(530) 895-2404
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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