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COURSE DESCRIPTION
THIS IS A COURSE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO OPERATE A CAMERA, TECHNIQUES ON LIGHTING & COMPOSITION, HOW TO DEVELOP FILM, MAKING PRINTS, AND PRINT PRESENTATION. SUBJECTS COVERED IN THE COURSE WILL INCLUDE PICTURE TAKING ASSIGNMENTS AS HOMEWORK (FOUR PER YEAR) , PHOTOCOPYING, PORTRAITURE, THE STILL-LIFE, ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES, AND SPECIAL CLASSROOM PROJECTS. STUDENTS WILL CREATE AND MAINTAIN A JOURNAL WHICH INCLUDES COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS. COMPUTERS ARE USED TO ENHANCED THE STUDENTS PHOTO EXPERIENCE. PHOTOGRAPHY IS A VALUABLE LIFE-LONG SOURCE OF ENJOYMENT AS WELL AS A CAREER CHOICE.
NOTE: THE STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A 35mm FILM CAMERA AND MUST BUY FILM & PHOTO PAPER IS NEEDED.
COURSE OFFERINGS:
PHOTO 1: Foundation course, Portfolio & Journal required.
PHOTO 2: Advanced course, Portfolio & Journal required.
PHOTO 3: Advanced course, Portfolio & Journal required.
ADVANCED STUDIES PHOTOGRAPHY: Open to advanced students for additional lab experiences. Research on subject area content, notebook/journal and portfolio required.
PHOTOGRAPHY is a fine arts elective
PHOTOGRAPHY is a "f-q" required class for the Calif. State University and University of Calif. Systems.
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" My hope is for you to choose photography as an elective, and enjoy an exciting learning experience ! "
~ Steve Taddei (Dept.Chair & Photo instructor)