Photography Courses Still Open For Spring ’13

As of this week – the following sections still have seats available for Spring. Remember that if you have questions about a class – you may email the Instructor of record. Here is a list of our faculty and staff and their contact information. Visit the full schedule of classes – which start January 14, 2013. If you do not meet the pre-requisite requirements but believe you have equivalent skills you may schedule a challenge test with the department secretary or make an appointment and bring in your equivalent college transcripts to the chair.

© PH51 "Beginning Photography"

PH51 “Beginning Photography”

PHOT51: Beginning Photography with Lightroom

Lec-3, lab-3, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
A basic course introducing photographic capture, processing and output practices. Introduction to small format cameras including both film and digital; exposure calculations, film and digital capture, scanning, digital printing, and presentation techniques. This course explores both the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography. No pre-requisites required. UC/CSU
31891 005 L/L    R  09:10-12:00PM       Massalski, A      
                 R  01:10-04:00PM
31271 007 L/L  T    11:10-02:00PM       Raskin, S          
                T    03:10-06:00PM      Raskin, S
Delbridge-lecture-posterPHOT 52 Photographers and Their Images (1)
 
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
Repeat: max. 2 units
Professional photographers present and discuss their work in both technical and aesthetic terms. This is a unique opportunity for photography students to meet world renowned photographers and discuss topics in a question and answer format. CSU. A course not to be missed – visit our past lecturers. Meets all of the six mondays listed below. No pre-requisites required.
FIRST date for the lecture series is JAN 14th
Meets in Conlan Hall E-101
30847 591 Lec M     06:40-09:30PM 01/14-01/14   Berman, M
              M     06:60-09:30PM 01/28-01/28             
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              M     06:40-09:30PM 02/25-02/25                                          
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              M     06:40-09:30PM 03/18-03/18
PH60A "Beginning Photoshop"

PH60A “Beginning Photoshop”

PHOT 60A Beginning Photoshop (2)

Lec-2, lab-1, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
PREREQ.: GRPH 25 OR CS 100M or MMSP 120  or PH51 or demonstration of exit skills.
A beginning level lecture/lab course introducing the student to Photoshop. Technical aspects of digital photography will be emphasized. This emphasis includes demonstration of the software and hardware necessary for a photographer to succeed in the contemporary photographic marketplace. Students will complete lab exercises in class as well as assignments to be completed outside of class time. CSU. See the virtual gallery of student work.
32320 001 L/L   R  02:10-05:00PM           Raskin, S                 
31392 501 L/L   W   06:10-09:00PM
© Philip Maisel

© Philip Maisel

PHOT 60B Intermediate Photoshop (3)

Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
PREREQ.: PHOT 51, 60A; and DSGN 101 or GRPH 21 or demonstration of exit skills.
An intermediate level lecture/lab course for students to expand their capabilities in Photoshop. Intermediate techniques in the manipulation, alteration and enhancement of digital photography will be emphasized. This in-depth exploration of the digital photograph will provide the student with skills to create their own expressive images and explore the various electronic methods of output. Students will integrate the technical resources that are available to them in preparation for a rapidly changing field. Class demonstrations, projections and critiques of student work will be used. Students will complete lab exercises in class. CSU. See the virtual gallery of student work and Professor website.
                
 30852 001 L/L M   03:10-06:00PM          Gentry, E         
               W   03:10-05:00PM
©Aaron Sorber, PH67 "Digital Negatives for Darkroom Printing"

©Aaron Sorber, PH67 “Digital Negatives for Darkroom Printing”

PHOT 67 Digital Negatives for Darkroom Printing (3)

Lec.-3, lab-1
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
PREREQ.: PHOT 51 and PHOT 60A  or demonstration of exit skills. ADVISE: PHOT 81A and PHOT 86 or demonstration of exit skills.
Creation of inkjet film negatives from digital files for use in a traditional darkroom. Students will perfect their negatives in the digital realm, output them using digital techniques and then print them using traditional, historical and alternative printing methods in the darkroom. See the virtual gallery of student work and Professor website. CSU
32691 001 Lec   W   09:10-01:00PM            Gentry, E
4x5gallery01PHOT 81B Advanced Black and White Darkroom Techniques (4)
Lec-3, lab-3, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
PREREQ.: PHOT 81A and DSGN 101 or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat: Max. 8 units
An intensive exploration of the controls and materials of the black and white photographic process. Emphasis on fine printing, optimization of the negative and archival processing procedures, and an analysis of films, papers and developer combinations. CSU
30858 001 L/L M 12:10-03:00PM & W 12:10-03:00PM       Degani, N
PH85A "Beginning Lighting"

PH85A “Beginning Lighting”

PHOT 85A Beginning Lighting Techniques (4)

Lec-3, lab-3, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
PREREQ.: PHOT 51 or demonstration of exit skills.
ADVISE: PHOT 53, 55, 83, and DSGN 101 (concur.)
Through demonstration and hands-on experience students explore the basic and technical use of ambient, tungsten and electronic flash illumination as it is used in photography. Students will work with a variety of lighting equipment and accessories. CSU
 30861 001 L/L M     09:10-12:00PM      Berman, M          
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 30862 501 L/L M     06:10-09:00PM      McAteer, R        
               W     06:10-09:00PM
PH86 "Mixed Media"

PH86 “Mixed Media”

PHOT 86 Mixed Media and the Photographic Image (3)

Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
PREREQ.: PHOT 81A and DSGN 101 or demonstration of exit skills
ADVISE: PHOT 53.
Repeat: max. 6 units
An exploration of the photographic image, exposing students to the concept of manipulation of the original to reveal forms of expression which are unattainable through straight photography. Emphasis will be given not only to established non-silver processes, but also to the integration of more contemporary mediums. CSU
30867 001 L/L    W   01:10-03:00PM       Spragens, G       
                 W   03:10-06:00PM
© Judy Walgren PH52 "Photographers and their Images"

© Judy Walgren PH52 “Photographers and their Images”

PHOT 102B Documentary/News Photography (2)

Lec-2, lab-1
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available
PREREQ.: PH51 and DSGN 101 or demonstration of exit skills. An exploration of photojournalism and documentary photography as applied to newspaper and magazine work, photo essay assignments and book projects. Legal and business issues, including fund raising and grant writing to support extended projects. Captioning and writing text to accompany photographic work. Mastering of story format using a variety of photo equipment and materials including location lighting, available light photography. CSU
                                    
 33041 501 L/L  T    06:10-09:00PM     Light, K
Murals by John Carr, PH86 "Mixed Media"

Murals by John Carr, PH86 “Mixed Media”

PHOT 130 Portfolio Production (3)

Lec-3, lab-3, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
P/NP Available

Prereq.: DSGN 101 and PHOT 81B or 85B or 90 or 93 or 60B

Repeat.: max. 6 units
Students will produce a portfolio to begin the process of preparing them for a professional photography career, photographic gallery exhibition, or transfer to a four-year institution. The class will address technical and aesthetic issues as well as portfolio presentation and marketing strategies. CSU
32321 501 L/L M     06:10-09:00PM          Nishihira, R              
              W     06:10-09:00PM
2DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals (3)
Lec-3, lab-3, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
ADVISE: ESL 150 or ENGL 92
Repeat: max. 6 units
A visual design course, covering the theories, processes, vocabulary, techniques and skills common to design disciplines. Practical application of knowledge through individual and group exercises and projects. UC/CSU
                                
 32981 006 L/L M W   09:10-12:00PM                         Shimm, A          
                                                           Yung, R                                
 32561 553 L/L  T R  06:30-09:20PM                         Comacchio, E       
                                                           McAteer, R
DSGN 105 Survey of Collaborative Design (3)
Lec-3, field trips
Credit, Degree Applicable
A survey of influences and forces throughout history that drive change in design. Focus will be given to how collaborative processes lead to change. Students will research, analyze, and discuss design case studies. UC/CSU
 32563 003 Lec     F 10:10-01:00PM                         Degani, N          Deadlines       Book


Photography Classes Spring 2013

The CCSF Photo Department is excited to announce the schedule for Spring classes ! We look forward to seeing you mid-January.

PLAN your schedule
Here is the Spring photography schedule. Apply and register as soon as you can to ensure your spot.

VIRTUAL GALLERY
To see student work samples visit the virtual gallery.

PRE-REQS
If you have any questions about pre-requisites – please ask an Instructor. Some classes that require a beginning darkroom class (like Documentary) will allow registration with an equivalent second semester class such as Photoshop – just ask the Instructor! You may waive certain per-requisites by taking a challenge test or presenting college level course equivalence/transcripts to the Dept. Chair, Bob Nishihira.

Need a Challenge Test? – make an appointment asap:
Joanne Bilodeau
(415) 452-5173
jbilodea@ccsf.edu

QUESTIONS? visit our list of Faculty and Staff to schedule a one-on-one appointment or ask a question.