Chabot College 2024-2026 315 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, PHOT PHOTOGRAPHY Associate in Arts The Photography AA is a commercial photography degree that emphasizes digital photography methods, processes, and technology providing students the knowledge and skills required to work in the photographic industry. The core program courses provide a foundational knowledge using advanced digital capture techniques, processing and output of finished photographs in digital and printed formats. Students will learn studio photography practices and techniques working with light and color for technical and conceptual development of photographs. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a professional portfolio that can be used to enter the photographic industry. Career Opportunities Upon successful completion of the program students will develop the digital photography skills, professional competencies, and portfolio of work required to enter the photographic industry. Including the following career opportunities: Commercial Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Studio Photographer, Food Photographer, Automotive Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Technical Photographer, Freelance Photographer, Photo Editor, and Digital Artist. In the Bay Area Region there are more than 1,000 annual openings for photography occupations. The Photography AA degree provides industry specific training to provide the top skills employers are looking for using digital photography and Adobe Photoshop techniques. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Understand and articulate the principles of art and design as they relate to photography. 2. Create a portfolio of digital photographs that effectively illustrate standard skills and techniques used in the photographic industry. 3. Analyze and describe photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology. Required Core (15 units) PHOT 1A Digital Photography I 3 PHOT 2A Black and White Darkroom Photography 3 PHOT 3A Introduction to Studio Lighting 3 PHOT 4A Color Theory for Photographers 3 PHOT 5A Photography Portfolio 3 Elective Courses (9 units) PHOT 1B Digital Photography II 3 PHOT 2B Advanced Black and White Darkroom Photography 3 PHOT 2C Alternative Process Photography 3 PHOT 2D Large Format Photography 3 PHOT 3B Advanced Studio Lighting: Portraiture 3 PHOT 3C Advanced Studio Lighting: Product & Still Life 3 PHOT 4B Advanced Color Photography Methods 3 PHOT 5B Photography Exhibition 3 PHOT 6A Photoshop 3 or DIGM 6A Photoshop 3 PHOT 6B Advanced Photoshop 3 PHOT 20 History of Photography 3 ARTH 20 History of Photography 3 ART 23 2-D Foundations 3 ART 2A Introduction to Drawing 3 DIGM 1 Introduction to Digital Art 3 DIGM 11 Video Editing 3 Major Requirements 24 Units General Education Requirements 28 Units Electives (Degree applicable Units as needed) 8 Units Total 60 Units BLACK & WHITE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Certificate of Achievement The Certificate of Achievement in Black & White Darkroom Photography emphasizes black and white darkroom processes providing students with the knowledge and skills to work with traditional gelatin silver methods and alternative processes. The core program courses provide a foundational knowledge using film based cameras including 35mm, medium format and large format. Along with advanced developing, processing, and printing techniques in a traditional darkroom to produce photographic works with a fine art aesthetic. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a portfolio of black and white photographs. Career Opportunities Upon successful completion of the program students will develop film based photography skills, professional competencies, and portfolio of work required to enter the art industry. Including the following career opportunities: Fine Art Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Landscape Photographer, Still Life Photographer, Photography Curator, Art Gallery Worker, and Studio Artist. Program Learning Outcomes 1. apply appropriate and effective exposure techniques using black & white film and film cameras including; 2. evaluate and develop photographic prints in a traditional darkroom using black & white techniques and non- silver processes; 3. analyze and describe black & white and alternative process photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology.
