Maricopa Community Colleges  ART234   20066-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/06

ART234  20066-99999

L+L

3 Credit(s)

6 Period(s)

Color Photography I

Basic principles of color theory, camera and input and output techniques using slide film or digital photography. Prerequisites: ART131, or ART142, or permission of instructor.

 

Course Note: Film or digital camera is required.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

ART234   20066-99999

Color Photography I

 

1.

Trace the history of color photography. (I)

2.

Identify and apply basic color theory principles to color photography. (II, IV)

3.

Identify and apply appropriate exposure techniques for slide film or digital photography. (III)

4.

Identify and describe styles and trends in color photography including digital options. (IV)

5.

Use input and output devices. (V)

6.

Prepare a portfolio of color images. (V, VI)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

ART234   20066-99999

Color Photography I

 

 

I. History of Color Photography

II. Color Theory

A. Properties of Color

B. Additive System of Color

C. Subtractive System of Color

III. Exposure

A. Light Source

B. Zone System

C. Meter Systems

D. Histogram

IV. Color Principles

A. Perception of Color

B. Composition

C. Styles and Trends

V. Input and Output Devices

A. Film Scanning

B. Card Readers

C. Universal Serial Bus (USB)/Firewire

D. Other Input Devices

E. Image Manipulation Programs

F. Printer and other Output Devices

VI. Presentation

A. Portfolio

B. Digital Options

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