Photography & Imaging

The purpose of third term review is to assessýthat students are on track and to identify anyýapparent shortcomings that a student's work mayýhave. This is not meant to be a comprehensiveýreview, rather we are verifying that each andýevery student is achieving/applying the expectedýstandard of education appropriate for this termýlevel.

Course number: PHOT-200
Prerequisite: n/a

This review addresses academic, aesthetic, andýtechnical issues in each student146s work. Someýkind portfolio (need not be finished) orýpresentation is required to show the work, butýadditional work outside that form is alsoýacceptable and encouraged. Students begin theirýreview by making a presentation of their work,ýdirection of study and a short explanation of theýoutcomes from the classes that the work was doneýin. In showing the work, the student shouldýclarify a range of skills they are comfortableýemploying, skills that they want to improve and aýplan for how they will continue throughýgraduation.

Course number: PHOT-300
Prerequisite: n/a

These reviews will address aesthetic, technicalýand academic issues. This is not an exitýinterview, but one designed to assess a student'sýplan to move into the professional workplace andýto give them an additional term to address whatýis discovered in the review. Reviewers recognizeýthings in the work presented that can beýaddressed in a student's last term. This is anýimportant review of preparedness, confidence andýconfrontation with the reality of graduation.

Course number: PHOT-400
Prerequisite: n/a

On the threshold of art created by word-promptedýartificial intelligence, this 1-credit courseýprovides an introduction to Generative ImageýMaking with Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilizingýMidjourney. Trained on 5.8 billion images,ýMidjourney is an AI image generation tool thatýtakes user created text prompts and uses it'sýMachine Learning (ML) algorithm to produce uniqueýimages.ýýThis course is designed for artists,ýdesigners, and photographers that are new to theýworld of AI-generated images. Through a series ofýprojects, students will explore the capabilitiesýand limitations of generative art. Students willýdevelop their own unique approach to AI-assistedýimage making and learn how to utilize this newýtechnology in their creative processes. Thisýcourse will include prompt creation, blend mode,ýseed images, data sets, and explore the ethics ofýAI usage.

Course number: PHOT-208A
Prerequisite: n/a

The course is structured based on real-worldýsimulation of an in-house creative department forýa major consumer brand. Advertising, Photo, andýFilm majors will work together to concept,ýdevelop, refine, and complete an image-drivenýadvertising campaign. Advertising students willýlearn how to think photographically, exploringýways in which photography can help generate aýwider and richer range of concepts, and train themýin thinking more visually. Photo and Film studentsýwill learn more about concept ideation, brandýresearch, telling a company's story, and how toýsolve communication problems in original andýeffective ways. The studio will be modeled onýprofessional practice, with students working inýart director/photographer/cinematographer teams toýcomplete an ad campaign from concept to execution.

Course number: TDS-348A
Prerequisite: n/a

The Advanced Photographic Processes I classýcourse deals primarily, but not exclusively withýthe concepts of correct exposure of film, itsýsubsequent development, and reproduction of theýnegative images into positive prints. Afterýconsiderable time, energy, and effort inýexploring the conceptual entanglements of ý"Exposure and Development" the student willýunderstand what a good quality negative is, andýhow it translates into a good quality print.

Course number: PHOT-121A
Prerequisite: n/a

This 0-credit lab allows students to completeýAdvanced Photo Processes 1. Students who receivedýan 'Incomplete' for APP1 due to campus closureýmust register for this course in order to finishýtheir assignments and receive their grade.

Course number: PHOT-121L
Prerequisite: n/a

There is authenticity and luminance to a GelatinýSilver Print. The print itself has value as anýobject of beauty. This course sets out to advanceýyour understanding of the use of black and whiteýfilm, paper, and chemistry to produce images ofýexceptional craft. ýýThis course will build upon your technicalýfoundation of the silver gelatin medium, howeverýthe main goal is to use the techniques to ensureýthe success of a 10 image, personally driven,ýbody of work. All effort will be made to pushýthis traditional medium to support the concept ofýthe "Final Project". This will be an excellentýopportunity to work on a short term or long termýproject.ýýTechniques for "expressive use" will be drawnýfrom the use of grain, contrast and toning asýwell other techniques. Archival printing andýmatting to gallery standards will beýaccomplished.ýýAll format of cameras are accepted as long as theýlens has an f-stop and shutter speed.ýýAs a class, we will pick the best image from eachýstudent's "Final" to form a group show that willýbe displayed on the wall outside the Black andýWhite Lab.

Course number: PHOT-122A
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will give each student an opportunityýto refine how they photograph architecture with aýparticular emphasis on residential interiors.ýThere will be guest lectures and crits by leadingýarchitectural photographers and several classýshoots off campus.

Course number: PHOT-337
Prerequisite: n/a

Advanced Photographic Processes 1 Lab is aýzero-credit lab component designed to coincideýwith simultaneous enrollment of AdvancedýPhotographic Processes 1 (PHOT-121). Thisýhands-on, two-hour lab provides students withýscheduled opportunity in a dedicated workýenvironment, under close instructional oversight.ýStudents will learn the components andýfunctionality of 4x5 view camera, including theýequipment and gear that works with it. This labýwill also provide hands-on learning, practice, andýmastery of film processing, film development,ýprinting, and mounting techniques and skill setýproviding a necessary foundation for capturing andýunderstanding principles of light, film processes,ýand printing.

Course number: PHOT-121LB
Prerequisite: n/a

The Advanced Product Photography class willýcontinue exploring the highly technical world ofýProduct Photography at a more advance level. WithýPHOT-338 being the prerequisite, this trainingýwill prepare students to enter the ever-evolvingýworld of product photography world where moreýattention will be given to every aspect of theýproduct at hand. The focus will no longer be justýon lighting the product but the complete workflowýand the process and at every step of the way,ýfrom pre-production all the way toýpost-production.ýýThis class will equally rely on hands-on approachýand letting students free to explore. The ideaýhere is to allow the students to bring their ownýsense of problem solving and let that be theýbuilding block of the process within thisýknowledge rich environment. The class willýultimately be an incubator of creativity withýemphases on higher degree of technical knowledgeýwithin the realm of Product Photography.

Course number: PHOT-438
Prerequisite: n/a

"Advanced Studio" is a studio class for advancedýundergraduate students working in all mediumsýincluding photography. The purpose of the class isýto provide ample studio time for students toýdevelop their individual studio projects in anýopen studio/seminar environment under facultyýguidance. The studio aspect of the class isýenhanced by intensive weekly group critiques ofýnew work or works-in-progress. Emphasis will be onýcreating a thematically cohesive body of workýand/or ambitious project which reflects theýculmination of knowledge and exploration theýstudent has achieved. Photography Students takingýthis course must be 5th term or above. This courseýcan be credited towards an elective or TDS.

Course number: PHOT-385
Prerequisite: n/a

Photographers in today's content creationýenvironment are often expected to deliver motionýcontent along with still photographs. AdvancedýVideo for Still Photographers is geared towardsýstudents with a photography background who want toýexpand their abilities to create motion-basedýwork.ýýBuilding on INT 176- Basic of Video Productionýstudents will deepen their understanding of how toýconceptualize and execute a narrative orýdocumentary short film project, taking it throughýall the stages of production over the course of 14ýweeks. Current methods of video production andýstorytelling concepts will be conveyed throughýlectures, sample clips, and hands-on presentation.ýIn-class assignments will be completed in groupsýwork to cement the learned skills. There will beýan emphasis on students critiquing each other'sýwork.

Course number: PHOT-315
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is designed for continuing explorationýof the world of portrait photography where theýuseýof other than traditional methods and techniquesýare emphasized. The photographer as a cuttingýedge, visionary artist is the asis for this classýthat encourages a personal style and point ofýviewýtoward representation of the subject. Fromýhistorical to contemporary artists withý147personal vision148 are studied and how theirýmethodology influences, motivates, and inspiresýcurrent trends in the world of portraiture.

Course number: PHOT-307
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will explore alternative processes toýthe black and white photographic print includingýplatinum prints, liquid light, pinhole cameras.ýStudents are encouraged to explore the creativeýuses of a variety of processing and printing toýexpand their photographic vocabulary and personalýbody of work.

Course number: PHOT-207A
Prerequisite: n/a

This class guides students into seeing how bothýnatural and artificial light give dimension,ýtexture and mood to a structure or interiorýspace. The ultimate goal is to create aýphotograph which translates the experience ofýbeing in a space to the 2-dimensional world ofýphotography. Students will begin to masterýlighting in a variety of spaces and the controlýof multiple light sources and types.

Course number: PHOT-251A
Prerequisite: n/a

Technical ability, visual literacy, andýperspective are all essential in the field ofýphotography, but the written word should not beýoverlooked as an equally powerful partner. In thisýcourse, students will learn how to write aboutýtheir work and edit prose in a clear, conciseýmanner which invites their audience in for deeperýcontemplation. ýýWriting about one's art is essential throughout anýartist's career, in ways such as; contextualizingýexhibitions, pitching stories, sharing works onýsocial media and online portfolios, engagingýpublishers, and securing grants and artistýresidencies. Strong photography paired with clearýprose will stand out to key decision-makersýthroughout the photography industry.?. Becauseýphotography is both an art form and a trade,ýtechniques learned in this course will be usefulýwhen applied to a variety of scenarios encounteredýduring one's career. Both fine art and commercialýphotography practices alike will benefit.

Course number: PHOT-204
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will delve into theýresearch, application, and interview process forýartist residencies. Artist residencies offer theýopportunity to spend a period of time developingýinto and focusing on a specific project. No twoýresidencies are alike; though they may offerýsimilar opportunities, they commonly haveýdifferent requirements. Some provide funding,ýwhile others may require you to host a workshop.ýYou may prefer a self-guided residency, whileýother artists gravitate towards a more structuredýprogram. You might be the only artist present, orýyou could find yourself immersed in a creativeýcommunity.ýýThis class will show students how to identifyýopportunities that are best suited for theirýpractice. We will research various artistýresidencies to identify the pros and cons of each.ýStudents will prepare to apply to a residency,ýwhile envisioning how it will benefit theirýcreative process. Students will leave this classýunderstanding how to research, prepare applicationýmaterials, and interview. Students will then beýable to utilize their research and preparationýskills when approaching work opportunities,ýmentorships, grants, and more.

Course number: PHOT-262
Prerequisite: n/a

This workshop is an introduction to traditionalýblack-and-white printing techniques. Inýreproducing the negative images into positiveýprints, students will understand what a goodýquality negative is and how it translates into aýgood quality print. Students will also practiceýsafe use of darkroom photographic chemistry.ýMorning demos will cover an introduction toýHostert, wet and RC printing, and mounting;ýafternoons will be dedicated to open lab.

Course number: PHOT-121W
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a research and project based class thatýwill prepare students for a study abroad programýin Berlin. Actual classes are broken into twoýcomponents. A: Lecture and slideshow by theýinstructor. B: The photographic work and researchýof the students. We meet once a week. There willýbe a few weeks where we meet every second week.ýThe goal of the class is to get students preparedýfor the time in Germany. This will be achievedýthrough research, journal keeping and producing aýphotographic project that will allow students "toýhit the ground running" in Berlin. This classýwill give students the opportunity to research aýforeign city and create new work independentlyýwhile testing and challenging their skillsýoutside the institutional structure. And toýexpand perspective and global awareness.

Course number: PHOT-880
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is a study of photographic scenariosýutilized in the photography of automobiles bothýin a studio setting and on location. Theýspecific issues of lighting large products withýreflective surfaces and shooting still and movingýobjects will be addressed. Discussion ofýmarketing and advertising of automobiles andýother modes of transportation will be discussedýand show how these strategies were appliedýhistorically and are now currently applied inýeditorial and marketing contexts.

Course number: PHOT-331
Prerequisite: n/a

Course Summary: Theories of color and light areýfully examined as a pathway to achieve a soundýunderstanding of color photography. This courseýwill place emphasis on the properties of colorýnegative film and its inherit characteristics,ýwith the stated goal of gaining a workingýunderstanding of the relationships betweenýexposure, development and printing. Furtherýdiscussions will center on the aesthetics of colorýitself, and its role as a vehicle of effectiveývisual communication.

Course number: PHOT-257A
Prerequisite: n/a

Color Lab is a zero-credit lab component designedýto coincide with simultaneous enrollment of Colorý(PHOT-257). This hands-on, lab component providesýstudents with the scheduled opportunity toýexecute, practice, and explore the tools andýtechniques learned in Color with closeýInstructional oversight.

Course number: PHOT-257LB
Prerequisite: n/a

With an emphasis on creativity and conceptualýideas, this course will prepare students for theýfast pace world of commercial and editorial sportsýphotography. Skills and abilities to be developedýare; historical understanding, camera andýequipment essentials, mental and physical demands,ýtiming skills, post production editing and imageýdelivery. Students will be required to photographýone of two professional soccer matches availableýto them.

Course number: PHOT-280
Prerequisite: n/a

In this class students will examine theýfundamental elements of pictorial construction andýlearn to apply these through a series of assignedýprojects. These projects will be based on one orýmore of the compositional problems examined inýclass and will give students an opportunity toýexercise and apply these compositional concepts.ýThe assignments will begin with simple principlesýand, as students learn to juggle more complicatedýmaterial, increase in complexity. In addition toýthe photographically based assignments studentsýwill be required to keep a sketchbook for ideationýsketches and drawing. Through drawing studentsýwill explore strategies for compositional analysisýas well as figural investigations from the liveýmodel. The subject matter in the first half of theýtrimester will be still life followed by figuralýwork in the second half.ýý

Course number: PHOT-104A
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will learn to define the problem at handýand to understand the difference between an ideaýand a developed concept. The class will exploreýthe nature of the creative process and the valueýof a focused work ethic. Students will discoverýways to think visually and to understand that theýquality and quantity of decisions made whileýworking define one's creative style. Studentsýwill begin to construct images that show evidenceýof their understanding of the value of light,ýpose, gesture, composition, and environment andýhow to fashion these elements for creative effectýand to take responsibility for every aspect ofýtheir image.

Course number: PHOT-102A
Prerequisite: n/a

Conscious Communication is an intense immersionýcourse at ArtCenter College of Design that allowsýstudents to experience the pace of a professionalýenvironment, creating work relevant to currentýreal-world social issues. Led by photographer andýcreative director Matthew Rolston, students willýproduce a series of targeted short-form videos,ýultimately making powerful pieces of audiovisualýcommunication.ý ýThe class addresses issues that affect us all,ýamong them: the movements for diversity, equityýand inclusion; mental health; the climate crisis;ýthe promotion of joy and kindness; and many otherýpressing topics. The course is ideal for aspiringýadvertising professionals, creative directors,ýfilmmakers, photographers, and those who wish toýcommunicate powerfully in the public interest.ý ýFor more information about the course, pleaseývisit www.consciouscommunication.io.

Course number: PHOT-314
Prerequisite: n/a

This course consists of a series of assignmentsýdesigned to cultivate love of, and respect forýlight. The first assignments will introduce youýto the basic vocabulary of lighting: lightingýdirection and formal definition, hard and softýlight qualities, separation, fill ratio, basicýlaws of light and the dynamics of lighting. Myýexpectations for these assignments will be veryýspecific; your task will be to closely copy givenýexamples, and the assignments will encourageýcareful and patient observation. Once you haveýintegrated these lessons, once you have begun toýintuitively "think in light", the assignmentsýwill open up to allow you to apply these skillsýmore freely in the service of your own creativeývision.

Course number: PHOT-160A
Prerequisite: n/a

Core Lighting Lab is a zero-credit lab componentýdesigned to coincide with simultaneous enrollmentýof Core Lighting (PHOT-160). This hands-on, labýcomponent provides students with the scheduledýopportunity to execute, practice, and explore theýtools and techniques learned in Core Lighting withýclose instructional oversight.

Course number: PHOT-160LB
Prerequisite: n/a

You only get one chance to make a secondýimpression. Your numbers look great, the creativeýcall went amazing, but that's not enough to sealýthe deal. This course is designed to prepareýphotography students for the reality ofýcompetitive bidding in the advertisingýmarketplace. This course will examine successfulýtreatments from working professionals, and coverýstrategies to create briefs that have visualýimpact, are clear in communication, and convincingýin approach. The class will conclude with a finalýassignment that involves a tailored advertisingýassignment for each student, requiring a polishedýtreatment and photographic execution.

Course number: PHOT-279A
Prerequisite: n/a

Culture: Identity and Ethnicity is a 1-unit courseýdesigned to provide a broad understanding of theýlanguage, processes, and power of visualýexperience through material and how we see ourýindividual Culture through our Identity andýEthnicity. This course promotes conceptýdevelopment, creative thinking and visual problemýsolving. Projects will be based on a concern forýhow each person examines and explores, ultimatelyýinterprets and recreates the world around them.ýThrough a series of interdisciplinary readings,ýlectures, videos, and field trips, we will exploreýthe "language," "material," and "thought"ýsurrounding contemporary art. Our primary taskýconcerns looking at art and the aesthetic processýby engaging a set of related creative and culturalýissues that have to do with who we are and how weýlive.

Course number: PHOT-241
Prerequisite: n/a

Photography's reliance on objectivity, aestheticýaspirations, and artistic license has oftenýobscured issues of homogenous viewpoints, imperialývisual narratives, and racialized rhetoric. Thisýcourse explores how certain practices of lookingýhinders image-making that is fully informed byýdiverse perspectives. Through in-class discussionsýof readings, practical assignments, as well asýcritiques of student work, we will develop anýunderstanding of the contemporary critical lensýand its progress towards a decolonial ethic andýaesthetic. Topics covered in the course include anýintroduction to photography's historic imperialýroots; contemporary photography ethics in anýever-evolving digital media field; how to engageýin community-focused, anti-oppression strategiesýwhile photographing; and unpacking the potentialýsocial impacts of image-making. Course readingsýinclude: photography theory, contemporary newsýarticles and editorials, critical cultural studiesýscholarship, and a variety of published visualýjournalism and documentary work.

Course number: PHOT-130
Prerequisite: n/a

In this class students will learn the basicývocabulary and architecture of paginatedýmaterials: books, magazines, catalogs, web, etc.ýClass will focus on an understanding of theýprinciples of scale, size, proportion, position,ýdirection, point of view, cropping and sequencingýwithin this context. Students will learn theýroles of designer, art director, photographer,ýpicture editor, editor, and writer in theýpublication process and to understand how to planýand organize multi-image projects to achieveýnarrative strategies.

Course number: PHOT-312A
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will explore a variety of methods andýtechniques to develop and produce a classic photoýessay. We will examine historical work by renownedýdocumentary photographers. Initial assignmentsýwill emphasize aspects of documentary photographyýsuch as environmental portraiture, establishingýopening shots and narrative structure andýstorytelling. Students will propose, discuss,ýrefine and produce a body of work throughout theýsemester.

Course number: PHOT-308
Prerequisite: n/a

Neighboorhood Studies in Los Angles will provideýstudents the opportunity to use any combination ofýlandscape, street photography, and portraiture toýexplore a specific neighborhood in Los Angelesýover a period of time. Students will learn toýutilize thier skills as a photographer to goýbeyond the surface level of understanding LosýAngeles as a place. An emphasis on the localýhistory of the area and how it may influence theýpresent state of the area will be the foundationýof the work produced during the course."

Course number: PHOT-243
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will help students understand what itýis like to work for a variety of publicationsýtoday. Students will be asked to fulfillýrealistic and challenging assignments from simpleýportraits to elaborate conceptual stories. Weýwill look at historical and contemporary work andýengage in discussions that inspire as well asýoffer important practical skills. Students willýbe encouraged to develop a professional approachýthat includes knowing your potential client,ýbuilding relationships with photo editors and artýdirectors, shaping ideas and concepts with artýreference, and devising a clear plan ofýproduction prior to a session. Artistic visionýand style will be emphasized simultaneously withýthe importance of completing a job successfullyýand professionally. Regular assignments with realýdeadlines will generate work for weekly critiqueýand portfolio editing and development. Throughýthis range of assignments, students will learn toýfulfill the demands of a client, while developingýtheir own artistic voice. They will learn theývalue of a well thought out production plan, andýthat collaborating and being professional in allýaspects of a job is what may get them hiredýagain. They will grow more comfortable andýconfident talking about their own work. They willýunderstand the importance of a good edit. Theyýwill decide what kind of magazines they want toýwork for, and how to steer their portfolio andýpromotional materials towards getting suchýassignments.

Course number: PHOT-316
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will learn how to useýentrepreneurial strategies in their photographicýpractice to become better image-makers and toýmove out into their careers in a moreýprofessional circumstance. New ideas andýopportunities don't come out of thin air, butýresearch, studying and practice and help youýadopt the best practices of this shiftingýinformation culture and economics to createýpersonal and professional strategies. You canýinitiate work now that will begin to build aýclient base, a web following, and a brand that isýparticularly useful in taking advantage of theýhybrid multi-platform opportunities.

Course number: PHOT-361
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is structured to enable the studentýto go beyond technique into personal expressionýand creativity and provides an opportunity toýdevelop confidence in one's ability to "create"ýand to discover the inherent artist in each ofýus. The importance of one's passion,ýperseverance, and personal growth during yourýcareer is emphasized. The class establishes aýfoundation from which the photographer can growýas an artist throughout their career as a studentýand into their professional practice.

Course number: PHOT-354
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is designed to acquaint theýphotography student with the working world ofýfashion photography and to begin to develop aýpersonal sense of style for their images. ýStudents will work with models, stylists, andýmake-up artists both in class shoots and on theirýown. Various aspects of fashion and beautyýlighting will be explored as well as historic andýcurrent trends in the fashion world.

Course number: PHOT-306
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is designed to work with graduatingýstudents to refine their exit plan addressingýissues such as prospective clients, interviewýskills, self-promotion and their finalýpresentation of their work for Grad Showýexhibition.

Course number: PHOT-461A
Prerequisite: n/a

This class builds on PHOT-254 Fine Art Photographyýand is designed as a production seminar. Eachýclass will have a critique and forum with themesýbased on student research. Students will beýresponsible for producing a body of work andýprovide material-readings, videos, websites,ýsocial media-related to their focus, inýconsultation with the professor. Other readingsýand media may be added.

Course number: PHOT-355A
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course we will assess the role ofýphotography in Art and reciprocally, the role ofýArt in photography. You will make images. Thisýclass will assist you in seeing the differencesýamong photographs and what role photographs playýin society. Students are encouraged to createýtheir own distinct images that speak theirýintentions in a more clearly articulated voice.

Course number: PHOT-254A
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is a comprehensive overview ofýcontemporary food photography. Characteristicsýof food, concept development, lighting andýstyling are emphasized. The class provides anýopportunity for students to observe and assist aýphotographer in the photo shoot and to work withýprofessional food and prop stylists as well as toýbegin their practice of developing their own foodýphotography skills and style.

Course number: PHOT-359
Prerequisite: n/a

Fringe: From Concept to Collaboration to Creationýis a sponsored project TDS with major support fromýthe non-profit The Pasadena Art Alliance. Theýcourse is designed around the collaborationýbetween students, the conceptualization of ideasýand execution of mixed media artwork. The objectsýand images produced will loosely relate or includeýsome component of the concept of "fringe". Theýfirst two weeks of study will be spent determiningýthe ideas and parameters of the project andýforming student teams. Class discussions andýassignments will center on direction,ýcommunication, problem-solving, collaboration andýthe roles of pairs. Teams can create mood boards,ýproposals, and research resources from traditionalýand historical to the contemporary forms ofýcreative license. Students will take the lead inýscheduling, following up and meeting deadlinesýwith teammates and vendors. The culmination of theýcourse will be an exhibition and gala opening byýThe Pasadena Art Alliance. Students and theirýcollaboration partners will be invited to theýevent. The PAA will provide a small stipend forýproduction costs and materials for work created.

Course number: TDS-345A
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a course designed to integrate whereýstill meets motion. Students will be encouragedýto look deeper and push their still photographicýstorytelling into short motion projects. Howýmovement and sound is used to support the stillýimage will be explored thru a series of classýprojects. Final projects will include a 5 minuteýmotion piece supported by (or integrated with) aýseries of 5-10 photographs. How the internet isýeffecting work and where it is seen will beýclosely examined. The personal story will beýencouraged. By looking closely at one'sýpersonal history through still and motion work,ýstudents will be encouraged to experiment withýnon-traditional storytelling and the idea of aýspatial cinematic experience. Emphasis will be onýthe importance of detail and how small, conciseýstories can have big effects. How to approach,ýinterview, find trust and comfort with subjectsýwill also be discussed thru multiple films andýinternet examples and class exercises.

Course number: PHOT-318
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PHOT-TRNSFR
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PHOT-496
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PHOT-396
Prerequisite: n/a

Explore the dynamic relationship betweenýcutting-edge artificial intelligence technologiesýand the artistry of high-fashion photography inýthis 14-week course. This course delves intoýessential aspects of fashion photography, enhancedýby current AI tools (Midjourney, Generative fill,ýAdobe Firefly). Students will learn how to blendýstrong editorial fashion sensibilities withýprofessional production, styled wardrobes, andýsophisticated hair and makeup, and use AI toýcreate unique sets, locations and accessories thatýseamlessly integrate products, emotions, andýfantastical elements.ýýThe course includes hands-on assignments such asýin vivo photoshoots and in silico post-processing,ýwhere students working in teams will addýenvironmental elements, elaborate sets andýwardrobe enhancements. Discussions and assignmentsýwill focus on directing, communicating, solvingýproblems, collaborating, and understanding theýroles of creative partners. Participants will alsoýhave the opportunity to develop mood boards,ýproposals, and research resources that span fromýtraditional and historical influences toýcontemporary expressions of Haute Couture inspiredýfashion.ýýOpen to Photography, Illustration, Film andýProduct Design students.

Course number: PHOT-306A
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will provide students the functions,ýprocedures and applications of Adobe Photoshopýand Lightroom to expand students' creative visionýand help them define their personal style. ýStudents will learn to master workflow andýdevelop best practices for photographers. Theýclass will address retouching images, adjustmentýlayers, exposure histograms, color theory andýmanagement, color temperature, white balance,ýresolution and histograms. The course will alsoýintroduce students to inkjet and Chromiraýprinting as well as flatbed scanning of images.

Course number: PHOT-111A
Prerequisite: n/a

This class allows students to move past theýbeginning stages of digital photography, exposureýand printing and to start to become a power userýin a variety of digital software and hardware.ýStudents will learn to work more efficiently andýspeak the language of digital imagery. Afterýthis class, photographic creativity should notýsuffer due to insufficient technical knowledge. ýCompositing and retouching should be seamless.

Course number: PHOT-112A
Prerequisite: n/a

The purpose of this class is to provide you with aýmethod for successful digital capture (studio andýlocation), project asset organization, fileýmanagement and client presentation.ýýDigital capture is the foundation for your digitalýworkflow, in preparation for developing subsequentýworkflow segments for image enhancement, fileýdelivery and output, and project acrhiving.

Course number: PHOT-313
Prerequisite: n/a

This workshop introduces students to inkjetýprinting as well as flatbed scanning of images.ýDemos will be covered in the morning; open labýwill follow in the afternoon when students willýpractice printing and scanning. Students willýlearn to master workflow and develop bestýpractices for applying color management toýapplications, displays, scanners and printers.

Course number: PHOT-111W
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will be an introduction to the fieldýof photojournalism and how it is practiced today.ýStudents will be expected to shoot one assignmentýper week, or work on a course-long story if theyýprefer. Class time will include constructive groupýcritiques of students work, as well as lecture andýdiscussions on photojournalistic ethics in anýincreasingly digital era, workflow strategies, andýan overview of client expectations within theýfield.

Course number: PHOT-116
Prerequisite: n/a

This studio class will be an exploration of theýlandscape in personal practice. Strong emphasisýwill be placed on the history of landscape with aýfocus on contemporary artists working withýlandscape. This class will allow the student theýopportunity to develop their own use of theýlandscape as a subject. The role of landscape inýfilm will play a critical role. The class willýbe a combination of research, technical exercisesýand shooting.

Course number: PHOT-242
Prerequisite: n/a

The course combines a strong focus on researchýalong with planned visits to locations as we delveýinto the history of the proverbial, natural,ýurban, and rural landscape. Our study will beýgrounded on the idea that to create beautifulýlandscape photography, one must understand theýbasis of past imagery, its limitations, and itsýextensions in the modern world. Our aim is to notýonly study but also create landscape imagery thatýachieves an emotional and psychological impact onýthe viewer's soul.

Course number: PHOT-142
Prerequisite: n/a

This online class is designed as aýdiscussion/independent research seminar that takesýadvantage of the immediacy of the internet andýopportunities afforded by distance learning. Eachýweek, students will be assigned articles based onýcontemporary culture and topical events related toýart/photography. Class time will involveýdiscussion and on-the-fly research which theýstudents will share. ýýPre-requisites: Take PHOT-102 Concept, PHOT-104ýComposition

Course number: PHOT-240
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a photographic lighting course forýnon-photo majors. The class will cover variousýmethods of lighting for photography to giveýstudents the ability to photograph their own workýmore effectively. Techniques for shootingýproducts as well as copy work and photographingý2-dimensional pieces will be addressed. Thisýcourse is open to degree students in all majorsýwith the exception of photography.

Course number: PHOT-108
Prerequisite: n/a

This workshop is designed to offer an in-personýexperience of working on location. Students willýbe tasked with considering the specifics of theýsetting and how to partner with the availableýambient light. A variety of techniques will beýexplored. This is meant to be a simulatedýprofessional photo shoot with students functioningýas crew for each other, taking on the role ofýgaffer, grip, tech, and shooter. Working withýtalent provided, students will be expected toýexplore different lighting schemes that exploitýthe specifics of the location.

Course number: PHOT-358W
Prerequisite: n/a

Location lighting is an introduction to theýparticular skills that photographers use whenýworking on assignment outside the studio.ýEditorial and advertising projects need to be shotýon location and specific equipment and strategiesýare required for successful results. Many jobsýrequire working with talent and lighting them in aýspecific environment to create a certain look orýmood. Classroom meetings will present theory,ýcritique, problem solving, stylized lighting andýits application. Location lighting demos, classýshoots and assignments will provide hands-onýexperience. There will be extra assistants andýguest speakers during class demos.

Course number: PHOT-358A
Prerequisite: n/a

What is required to succeed in the fast changingýmarketplace for commercial and fine artýphotography? It is no secret that good luckýneeds good preparation. You need to know theýbusiness and how to research your audience. Hardýwork combined with your talent and education willýtake you to where you want to be in five years.ýBut there are no shortcuts, a career does notýhappen without focus and commitment. ý ýThe class helps you articulate and actualize yourýfive-year plan. We research financial resourcesýto fund personal projects including grants,ýawards and competitions. We discuss strategiesýto build your reputation in the fine art and theýcommercial world by committing to portfolioýreviews. We discuss if, why, when and how toýpublish a book, and how to develop a revenue inýprint sales and commercial licenses. Mostýimportantly everyone needs a focused marketingýstrategy thru social media, print and email.ýFinding your audience is your primary goal and weýreview commercially available lists and researchýyour own dream client list.ý ýWe will practice Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)ýusing pictures, photographs and our own work.ýThese exercises help us understand how othersýread and interpret our work and form the basis ofýconversation with a wider community ofýphotographers and curators.ý ýGuest speakers will talk about developingýpersonal projects, portfolio reviews, and careerýoptions. Course work will include two shootingýassignments, grant writing, editing and researchýprojects. The syllabus will be reflective of theýneeds and specific trajectories of individualýstudents.

Course number: PHOT-349
Prerequisite: n/a

A concept based, master portrait lighting class.ýCourse will include studio visits with localýphotographers, in-depth critique, and will beýgeared towards students who are intent on buildingýtheir personal body of work.

Course number: PHOT-341
Prerequisite: n/a

NFTrippin' in Web3: Methods, Making, and Minting ýNon-fungible tokens have recently catapulted fromýa niche interest to a mainstream force in artisticýdiscourse. Though controversial, NFTs continue toýexert an outsized impact on the market. It'sýimportant for practicing artists to understand howýthey operate to make informed decisions aboutýparticipation (or not). This course highlights theýhistory and conceptual potential of NFTs. Studentsýwill learn the basic mechanics of NFT ecosystemsýand will have the opportunity to mint their ownýNFT at the end of the course.ýýThis course is open to non-photo students.ýNon-photo students may request to take this courseýby contacting the Photo department atýphotography@artcenter.edu.

Course number: PHOT-225
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is designed to give students real worldýexperience of various on-set positions fromýDigital Technician to Grip and Gaffer. This classýwill provide a broad understanding of the roles,ýetiquette, and workflow of a professional photoýshoot. The class is separated into three sectionsýthat are roughly four weeks each. Section oneýfocuses on the role of Digital Technicianý(Digital-Tech). Students will learn from a workingýDigital Capture Technician about the setup,ýtechniques, and workflow of a typical day. Sectionýtwo will focus on the roles of Gaffer and Grip.ýStudents will learn from a seasoned Assistant toýunderstand and execute the roles and techniques ofýa Gaffer and Grip during setup and workflow of aýphoto shoot. During the final section, studentsýwill apply learned roles and skills by workingýwith professional photographers to facilitateýactual photo shoots.ýýThrough the education and training of the on-setýroles of a Tech, Grip, and Gaffer, students willýnot only improve their individual productionýskills but also be able to demonstrateýprofessional level capabilities of assisting aýphoto shoot. This course will augment students'ýcreative employment by giving students the skillsýto step into high level assisting positions.

Course number: PHOT-258
Prerequisite: n/a

When you brand yourself, you hold the power ofýperception. This course will help students thinkýstrategically about shaping their identitiesýwithin the spaces they work. By extrapolating eachýperson's competitive advantage, we will discussýdeveloping your brand and executing a marketingýstrategy based on that. We will also cover today'sýcommon digital tools in marketing includingýutilizing social media, generating websiteýtraffic, making sense of analytics, search engineýoptimization, and blogging. We hope that by theýend of the class, students will have developed aýbrand strategy specific to their careerýtrajectory.

Course number: PHOT-125
Prerequisite: n/a

New Photo student orientation course.

Course number: PHOT-001
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will build on the educationalýexperiences that were created in the Still Lifeýclass. Refinement of visual ideas and narrativeýwill be practiced. Special attention to imageýcontent through the use of various photographicýand digital techniques will be explored.ýResearch, development, planning and practice willýbe encouraged for all finished works. Assignmentsýfor this class will consist of individualýnarrative constructs as well as an extendedýseries of work that deals with a specific view orýnarrative them.

Course number: PHOT-321
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a photographic imaging class for non -ýphoto majors. This course is designed to give theýstudent the opportunity to understand and applyýtechniques to create more aesthetic images. Theýcourse will touch on many topics, including theýDSLR camera and lens, the shutter and depth ofýfield. Metering, exposure, natural light and theýuse of fill cards (reflectors) will also beýcovered. Also included in the class will be anýintroduction to composition.ýýStudents will be introduced to the bestýprinciples of digital capture while processingýRAW image files using Adobe Lightroom,ýcontrolling exposure, contrast and color globallyýas well selectively, white balance, basicýretouching and image sharpening. While thisýcourse is technical in some aspects students willýbe challenged to explore their own personal styleýand conceptual possibilities. ýýUpon the conclusion of this course students willýunderstand what is involved in creating anýaesthetically pleasing photograph withýconfidence. ýýEquipment RequirementsýStudents will need to provide their own DSLRýcamera with raw capture capability, a LAPTOP,ýADOBE LIGHTROOM, and a minimum 1T portable hardýdrive, which they should bring to the firstýclass. ý(Hard drives will be needed week 2.)

Course number: PHOT-114
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will refine their skillsýwith regard to conceptualizing, cost estimating,ýlocation scouting and producing photographicýassignments. Assignments can be geared to studentsýpersonal photographic direction and potentialýclients.

Course number: PHOT-411A
Prerequisite: n/a

Although the class is called Zone System, it isýnot a rehash of that particular technique. It isýabout producing an image that is exceptional notýonly in its technical aspects, but also one thatýembodies the emotional and mental aspects ofýhumanity within the artist exhibited in finalýform as a beautiful print.

Course number: PHOT-230
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is intended to develop a cohesive bodyýof work with consistency of subject matter,ýtechnique, and process. The class isýproject-driven. This "series" of images can beýan extension, re-vamp, or redirection of subjectýmatter already begun prior to taking the class,ýor it can be an entirely new concept and body ofýwork. Student must have access to subject matterýchosen. The goal is a completed series of new orýextended work to augment your portfolio orýpossibly to become a self-published book. Topicsýaddressed in the course will include theýesthetics of a "series mentality", how one delvesýdeeper into subject matter as well as shining aýlight on the psychological development of artistsýand the process of creating their work. ý ýCollateral materials, research, previous studentýprojects and historical references will beýrequired and will be discussed in class. Aýcompleted series of images (either in print ofýbook form) will be required at the end of theý14-week term.

Course number: PHOT-322
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PHOT-390
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PHOT-490
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an advanced course designed for upperýlevel photography students. The class will beýproject based and will involve discussion ofýfashion photography, style, portraiture and fineýart as well as critique of student work. Studentsýwill develop, refine and utilize their personalýphotographic style for projects they propose andýdevelop over the course of the semester.ý

Course number: PHOT-422
Prerequisite: n/a

This class allows students to freely exploreýimaging to fully realize their own creativeývisions. By focusing on their own projects, ideas,ýor additional coursework, they can utilizeýPhotoshop to improve images and enhance theýoverall impact of pre-existing material. It is anýopportunity to refine their skills throughýpractical applications rather than abstract tasks.

Course number: PHOT-113
Prerequisite: n/a

This course provides information and skillsýfundamental to the working photographer. Theýprimary focus and goal will be to prepare aýportfolio for presentation to clients, reps andýagencies that is unique and representative of eachýstudents work. Students will explore the natureýand value of an overall concept, technique,ýtypography and choice of materials necessary toýcreate a portfolio presentation.

Course number: PHOT-360A
Prerequisite: n/a

Portrait Lighting Lab is a zero-credit labýcomponent designed to coincide with simultaneousýenrollment of Portrait Lighting (PHOT-217). Thisýhands-on, lab component provides students with theýscheduled opportunity to execute, practice andýexplore the tools and techniques learned inýPortrait Lighting.

Course number: PHOT-217LB
Prerequisite: n/a

This course builds on the foundations of lightingýlearned in Core Lighting. Students will begin toýexplore and master more advanced lightingýtechniques while focusing on portrait photographyýusing both studio and natural lighting in bothýfilm and digital circumstances. Students willýbegin to understand how lighting translates intoýemotion and narrative in both black and white andýcolor photography. The class will cover aývariety of lighting options as well as the myriadýof light modifiers that can be used to create aýpersonal photographic vision.

Course number: PHOT-217A
Prerequisite: n/a

This workshop is an introduction to traditionalýcolor printing techniques.ýStudents will learn the properties of colorýnegative film, its inherit characteristics, andýthe relationships between exposure, development,ýand printing. Morning demos will cover color filmýenlargers, C-41 processing, printing, and matting.ýThe afternoon will be dedicated to open lab andýpractice.

Course number: PHOT-257W
Prerequisite: n/a

In this workshop, students will learn to use theýtools and techniques for lighting portraits.ýStudents will work with tungsten light, strobeýlights, daylight and a variety of light modifyingýtools. Because the light that you create needs toýbe the amalgam of intent and portrayal ofýcharacter, the goal of this workshop is to helpýyou learn to "feel" light.

Course number: PHOT-217W
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will be exposed to and experienceýprinciples of portraiture in regards to artýhistory and the photographic arts. The course'sýmajor emphasis will be to guide students toýdevelop their own voice within the creativeýfield. Students will choose a single subject orýsubject group and develop a hands-onýsemester-long project. Student will be expectedýto integrate the given set of portraiture skillsýand principles and develop a unique finalýportfolio of 12-20 images by the end of theýcourse.

Course number: PHOT-319
Prerequisite: n/a

Post Rethinking Art is a studio-seminar forýadvanced undergraduate students working in allýmediums including Photography. The purpose of theýclass is to provide ample studio time for studentsýto develop their individual studio projects in anýopen studio/seminar environment under facultyýguidance. The studio aspect of the class will beýenhanced by intensive weekly group critiques ofýnew work or works-in-progress.

Course number: PHOT-366
Prerequisite: n/a

This class continues to build upon the foundationýlighting courses by exploring in greater depthýthe creation and control of artificial light inýthe context of professional product photography.ýThe focus will be on the intent of theýphotographer in using lighting to emphasize orýhide aspects of the objects at hand. The classýstructure allows the students to experience firstýhand challenges that they would encounterýprofessionally through class shoots,ýdemonstrations, and critique of studentýassignments. Students will develop the fluencyýand the knowledge necessary to determine theýperfect lighting for each given situation as itýrelates to real world product photography, be itýin advertising or editorial venues.

Course number: PHOT-338A
Prerequisite: n/a

This 0-credit lab grants recent alumni access toýcampus facilities and resources as needed toýcomplete your final projects and portfolio workýfrom the last semester. Access will be coordinatedýwith our facilities team in a safe and staggeredýschedule. Students will need to communicate withýtheir department a specific list of projects andýidentify the specific resources you need toýcomplete your work.

Course number: PHOT-491
Prerequisite: n/a

Location Lighting is an introduction to theýparticular skills that photographers use whenýworking on assignment outside the studio.ýEditorial projects such environmental portraiture,ýarchitecture and journalism need to be shot onýlocation?\ and specific equipment and strategiesýare required for successful result. Classroomýmeetings will present theory and application whileýlocation demos and assignments will provide handsýon experience. Students are required to haveýalready taken the introductory lighting classes.

Course number: PHOT-260
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will encompass a survey of theýhistoric illustration of the art of sport. Fromýpictorial photo-realism to Impressionism, allýthese approaches are conscious choices of how theýartists hand in the process introduces a personalýand distinct signature to the work whetherýdocumentary or illustrative. The class offersýstudents the opportunity to become well versed inýa variety of visual solutions for portrait,ýaction and lighting solutions specific to thisýgenre. The course will also deal directly withýthe nuances of directing an athlete and theirýchoreography.

Course number: PHOT-332
Prerequisite: n/a

Real World Photojournalism explores the art andýpractice of news storytelling through understatingýof the relationship between the written language,ýaudio/sound bites and the visual image. A focus onýresearch, ethics and working on deadlines will beýa primary consideration. Students will streamlineýtheir photographic and written processes toýfulfill the Editor's deadlines utilizing the APýstyle guide and other resources. Weekly visuals,ýwritten assignments, newspaper articles andýjournal entries will strengthen the classroomýexperience.ýýCourse projects include research, interviews, theýproduction of a one-minute audio piece that eitherýfocuses on a subject's failed or traumaticýexperience, covering spot news assignment onýdeadline, and more. The class culminates with aýfinal multimedia piece with supporting images.ýCreating imagery driven by story and narrativeýwill be the central focus of this course.

Course number: PHOT-216
Prerequisite: n/a

This course provides students with direct accessýto photographers from diverse backgrounds andýspecialties, at varying levels of experience withýthe goal of challenging or confirming theirýassumptions and expectations about their careersýin photography. In addition, students will learnýproven techniques for leveraging copyright,ýcontracts, estimates, invoices, negotiations,ýlicensing and standard industry practices toýsucceed as professional visual artists.

Course number: PHOT-405
Prerequisite: n/a

SNAP 2 is a class devoted to the expressiveýportrait. Class discussions and assignments willýcenter on direction, collaboration and the rolesýof student and patron with the synchronizing ofýstudent style with patron expectations being theýultimate guide for the portrait. Every mode ofýportraiture will be explored from traditional andýhistoric to the most radical forms of creativeýlicense. The project schedule for the class willýinclude the 3 patron per student pairings thatýwill produce results based on the uniqueýindividual student/patron dynamic. Theýculmination of the class will be an exhibitionýand gala opening of those portraits sponsored byýThe Pasadena Art Alliance. Students will beýinvited to the opening; the location of whichýwill be determined. A small stipend will beýprovided by the patron for expenses.

Course number: PHOT-377
Prerequisite: n/a

Whether as a primary focus, or part of a mosaic ofýprofessional production, many media producers seeýincorporating sociopolitical engagement into theirýwork as a necessary aspect of sustaining aýhealthy, long-term career.ýýThe class will cover different strategies forýworking in the nonprofit and nongovernmentalýsector-working for organizations and working withýorganizations.ýýThe class will focus on meeting the needs of aýnonprofit- social media content, developing andýpromoting targeted campaigns, etc. One or twoýnonprofits will be chosen and the class will workýas a team to tackle the needs of theýorganization(s). Student work will be scheduledýtaking into account skills, interests, and abilityýto accomplish specific tasks. ýýThe class will also introduce the process ofýproducing a personal project in partnership withýan NPO/NGO-including community partnership andýfunding.

Course number: PHOT-309
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is designed to work as a creative thinkýtank, employing the talents of young artists in aýreal-world interaction with a local NonprofitýOrganization or NGO. Students from Photography,ýFilm, Illustration, and Graphic Design, areýinvited to work in collaboration, to produce mediaýfor use as social media content and as targetedýcampaigns.ýýOne or two nonprofits will be chosen and the classýwill work as a team to tackle the needs of theýorganization(s). Student work will be scheduledýtaking into account skills, interests, and abilityýto accomplish specific tasks.ýýThe class will also introduce the process ofýproducing a personal project in partnership withýan NPO/NGO-including community partnership andýfunding. ýýWhether as a primary focus, or part of a mosaic ofýprofessional production, many media producers seeýincorporating sociopolitical engagement into theirýwork as a necessary aspect of sustaining aýhealthy, long-term career.

Course number: TDS-349B
Prerequisite: n/a

With an emphasis on creativity and conceptualýideas, this course will prepare students for theýfast pace world of commercial and editorial sportsýphotography. Skills and abilities to be developedýare; historical understanding, camera andýequipment essentials, mental and physical demands,ýtiming skills, post production editing, and imageýdelivery.ýýStudents enrolled in Commercial & Editorial SportsýPhotography are required to attend 2 - 3ýprofessional athletic events, available to them.ýThese events may be scheduled on weekends and/orýevenings. The professional sports events can beý4-6 hours in length not including travel and prep.ýStudents will have the opportunity to be on theýfield, sidelines, locker rooms, and/or arena ofýthe athletic event. Student will experience theýimmediacy, excitement, and challenges ofýCommercial and Editorial Sports Photography.ýýThis class is designed for students 5th term andýabove. This class is ideal for students who areýtaking or have taken Location Photography.

Course number: PHOT-280A
Prerequisite: n/a

Advanced Still Life Photography. Exploration ofýcommercial and fine art. Still life photographyýwith an emphasis on styling, composition,ýlighting.ýý

Course number: PHOT-311A
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PHOT-495
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PHOT-395
Prerequisite: n/a

The Advertising Photographer: From Concept toýCompletion, is a course that mirrors theýdevelopment and execution of a professionalýadvertising photo shoot. Beginning with brand orýproducts' research to concept ideation andýstorytelling, Students will learn how toýcommunicate stylized ideas through the use ofýphotography, imaging, and photo-treatments.ýýThis course guides students through the process ofýexecuting a professional advertising photo shoot.ýCourse demos will include a fully produced photoýshoot with an automobile, models, professionalýgrip, and stylists. Each student will get a chanceýto partake in each roll; photographer, assistant,ýdigital tech, and producer. The shoot will beýfollowed by an in-depth look into the process ofýmaking selects, as well as building out layeredýPhotoshop files for final finish and color grade.ýThis course will include several industry guestýspeakers that will provide in depth insight intoýtheir area of expertise. ýýThe course will culminate with students producing,ýshooting, and finalizing their own photo shoot.ýThese shoots will be centered around a client orýproduct with an understanding of how the contentýwill speak to the target demographic. Studentsýwill learn all aspects of an advertising shootýthat include; estimates, pre-production deck,ýscout locations, pre-block out shots, and teamýbuilding of stylists, make-up artists, andýassistants needed to execute a professionalýadvertising shoot. The outcome will be a compositeýof multiple images for the application of theýperfect color grade.

Course number: PHOT-263
Prerequisite: n/a

Sensuality, seduction and pleasure are at the coreýof almost every effort in the worlds ofýentertainment, advertising and marketing. In orderýto ignite desire and create brand awareness inýconsumers and audiences, it is necessary to speakýin symbolic visual terms. A curated selection ofýfilms, advertising campaigns, photography, brandýmaterials and 'brand codes' will be examined inýorder to form an understanding of the traditionsýof the art of visual seduction and how suchýtraditions constantly evolve in response toýsociety's ever- changing conditions and values.ýStudents will create concepts, research documents,ýmood boards and a short film using pre-existingýfootage, the focus of which will be anýinstructor-assigned luxury brand communicationýproject.

Course number: PHOT-326
Prerequisite: n/a

Unconventional Printing explores cyanotype onýwood, glass, ceramic, as well as solarfast dye onýfabrics. Students will learn how to create digitalýnegatives and how to adjust them for an optimalýprint, depending on size and substrate. Subtstrateýsizes can range from 8x10 and smaller or up toý11x14. Classes will include short instructionsýwith a majority of the time focusing on hands-onýunconventional printing. Students will be requiredýto complete 3 examples of each process on varyingýsurfaces, with a final critique at the lastýmeeting.ýýStudents will be responsible for inkjetýtransparency film and various substrates that canýrange from $60-$80.

Course number: PHOT-255
Prerequisite: n/a

Photography is changing along with technology andýphotographers are being asked to expand theirýstrategies into motion and multi-media projectsýas well as still imagery. This course will helpýstudents explore and address these challenges. ýStudents will be encouraged to experiment withýnon-traditional storytelling, the importance ofýdetail and how concise stories can have bigýeffects. Students must be willing to approach newýavenues for their work and find new ways toývisualize, conceive and exhibit ideas. Examplesýof transmedia stories, documentary film andýexperimental multi-media projects will be shownýand introduced throughout the semester.

Course number: PHOT-421
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is designed to give the student a goodýworking knowledge of the use of the View Camera.ýBoth the technical and creative uses of theýcamera are explored through demonstrations andýclass assignments. Work will be critiqued inýclass. Students are encouraged to explore theirýpersonal vision.

Course number: PHOT-107A
Prerequisite: n/a

View Camera Lab a zero-credit lab componentýdesigned to coincide with simultaneous enrollmentýof View Camera (PHOT-107). This hands-onýcomponent provides students with scheduledýopportunity in a dedicated work environment, underýclose instructional oversight. Students will haveýthe opportunity to practice, execute, and exploreýthe techniques, tools, and concepts learned inýView Camera.

Course number: PHOT-107LB
Prerequisite: n/a

View Camera Workshop is designed to provideýsupplemental hands on learning for students whoýtook View Camera (PHOT-107) during the pandemic.ýStudents will be allowed to check an out 8x10 ViewýCamera. The workshop will include a demo andýprovide students with opportunity shoot using theý8x10 View Camera.

Course number: PHOT-107W
Prerequisite: n/a

We Are All Related: A Collaborative Experimentýwith students from Oglala Lakota College andýArtCenter College ofýDesign.ýýIn the Lakota language there is a common phrase,ýMitakuye Oyasin, that is often translated to, "WeýAre All Related." This extends to our plantýrelatives, animal relatives, including humanýrelatives, and is the underlying theme for thisý1-credit class.ýýIn this collaborative experimental course, forýfive weeks, students from ArtCenter College ofýDesign and Oglala Lakota College will collaborateýto create work in whatever medium makes senseýwithin their skill sets-drawing, video, photos,ýinstallation, performance, and more. This classýmakes use of the virtual classroom to create aýshared experience where students will work toýbuild relationships across the internet, setýcommon goals, and create work that expressesýinterestsýand concerns both individually and across culture.

Course number: PHOT-270
Prerequisite: n/a

What's Your Story blends selfie culture, personalýhistory archiving, with a direct introduction toýthe many cultures and cultural experiences inýSouthern California. Students work together at aýcommunity event by asking people to sit down andýtell their stories with the added element ofýphotography and portraiture. Integral to theýproject is the recognition and visibility thatýcomes with sharing a story, a history, and cultureýwith the world. This class offers studentsýreal-world community involvement and the practicalýexperience of public, fast paced production.ýStudents will crew a festival booth to facilitateýthe creation of an image and oral historyýarchiving. Based on the community event,ýassignments will include visiting lecturers,ýreadings, research, video, and discussion. Thisýclass may require weekend or evening participationýoff campus.ýýAnyone who comes to the "What's Your Story?" boothýwill be gifted a portrait on 13 x 19 print, thoseýwho participate further by granting us anýinterview, will have their stories archived andýcelebrated through a breadth of social mediaýoutlets, exhibitions, and publications. Theirýstories will reach well beyond their personalýsocial algorithm.

Course number: PHOT-209A
Prerequisite: n/a