PO 102 - Photography II

Description
This course reinforces the basic understanding of camera functions, exposure and digital workflow that were taught in PO 101, Photography I, with further investigation into the technical and creative practices of photography. Students learn all aspects involved in the creation of high quality exhibition-ready prints by using professional inkjet printing systems. On-camera portable flash units are used to introduce lighting techniques and methods of artificial lighting. A fully adjustable digital camera with interchangeable lens (DSLR or Mirroless), capable of shooting in RAW format is required.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 101 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $30.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Photography, A.F.A., Pre-Photography, A.A. (General Transfer)

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate technical and creative uses of the camera and exposure strategies.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles for controlling tone/color reproduction in Adobe Lightroom and a practical use of the digital workflow.
Use the digital printing process to produce an archival inkjet print.
Identify portable flash components, functions and related accessories.
Apply in-camera and off-camera flash techniques to different lighting situations.
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems and issues.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Course Outline:
I. DSLR and Mirrorless camera systems features

II. Exposure and Shooting techniques

III. File management and digital workflow in Adobe Lightroom

IV. Advanced Image processing in Adobe Lightroom

V. Intro to digital color management

VI. Inkjet printing procedures

VII. Portable flash basic concepts

VIII. In and Off camera flash techniques

IX. Portfolio of archival inkjet prints

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 20-30%

Facilitated Discussion: 10-20%

Mediated Discussion: 10-20%

Group Work: 15-25%

Lab Work: 30-50%

Mandatory Course Components:
Creation of a printed portfolio.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Studio - 1:1-2
Total Studio Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 100336
Course CIP Code: 50.0799
Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: None
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Visual Arts
Discipline: PO
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 08/01/2019
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), 18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in Photography, College teaching experience preferred.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2018-2019
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026