Category: Photography Courses

Participation in an internship experience allows students to use classroom-learned skills in a related employment experience. Students must work a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the entire semester. To participate students must be of junior or senior status with completion of freshman and sophomore studios. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may not be eligible to participate in an internship during their final semester. Transfer students must have attended one semester at CCS in addition to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 3

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This course is a continuation of Studio Lighting I, which utilizes controlled lighting both in the studio and on location. Students perfect view-camera techniques and continue their exploration of controlled studio lighting techniques. Emphasis is on achieving a high level of technical, aesthetic and conceptual excellence. Note: Students are required to use a 4X5 camera for this course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 151, DPH 155, DPH 211

Independent Study is available to students who are at Junior or Senior level standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above. The student may receive approval to work in an area or on a project that is not otherwise offered or addressed in the regular curriculum. An Independent Study should include opportunities for individual student voice and provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours. The student must submit to the chairperson of the department in which they wish to study, an Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to study independently. Once the department chairperson provides approval and the instructor for the Independent Study is determined, the faculty member must write an Independent Study Syllabus with education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates, course expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

Credits: 3

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This course, a continuation of DPH 214, focuses on color management and color output as related to the digital print. Assignments continue to deepen the students understanding of aesthetics as it applies to the color image. Additional assignments emphasize 4×5 transparency film and its role in commercial photography.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 214

(This is a faculty led study abroad course * syllabi will differ per destination), On a Global Learning Experience course, students are brought outside the typical classroom, for a 24/7 learning experience in varying locations outside the USA. The course will provide students with tools for analyzing your learning process and identifying cultural patterns, differences, similarities and values encountered during the journey. Students develop a sense of cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards becoming a global citizen. Students develop a heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as they plan, and execute this excursion. In addition students discover the role of becoming an ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues about studying abroad (safety, money, packing, etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions with the International Student Services Office.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007

The Special Project class is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area(s) being explored.

WINTER 2024

BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY II
This course furthers the student’s exploration of black and white photography through expanded practices in the darkroom. Students are introduced to larger film formats, produce larger prints, experiment with alternative developers, learn more advanced toning methods, and professionally present final images. Technical proficiency is expected in creating a more advanced visual voice through analog images.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 151

Through the College’s affiliation with the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, junior or first semester senior students in good academic standing have the opportunity to spend a semester (fall or winter) or full year studying at another member institution in the United States or abroad. Application information is available in the Academic Advising and Registration Office.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

The image produced by this non-silver technique has unparalleled beauty and offers infinite control over image characteristics. The course also covers the process of making enlarged negatives and the use of highlight/shadow masks for a wide range of contact printing processes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 251

Junior or first semester senior students in good academic standing have the opportunity to spend a semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study at an accredited institution abroad. Information is available from International Student Services.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

This course emphasizes the commercial and conceptual issues related to making images in a controlled lighting context. Advanced creative problem-solving strategies are introduced to foster consistency in terms of style, lighting, craft, camera, technique, etc. Lectures, studio and location demonstrations, shooting assignments and critiques are included.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 251