View the 2010-2011 Catalog (4 MB) - Lake Tahoe Community College
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ART106LTCC CATALOG <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong>ART 141 THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course will examine <strong>the</strong> beginnings and historical developmentof <strong>the</strong> still photography medium. This perspective will includephotography's place in <strong>the</strong> history of <strong>the</strong> visual arts from <strong>the</strong> earliestinvestigations of <strong>the</strong> camera obscura to <strong>the</strong> late 20th century. Studentswill also learn about master photographers and <strong>the</strong>ir work. No lab isincluded in this course.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCART 142 PHOTOGRAPHY ILecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This course is an introduction to traditional black and whitephotography, with an emphasis on artistic visual expression. Studentswill be introduced to <strong>the</strong> history of photography, <strong>the</strong> basic principlesof <strong>the</strong> process, different types of cameras and materials, accurate filmexposure, visual communication, and portfolio creation. Dark roomlab included.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 1 time.ART 143 PHOTOGRAPHY IILecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This course is a continuation of ART 142 and <strong>the</strong> broadening of <strong>the</strong>black and white photographic experience. Advanced darkroom andshooting techniques will be emphasized. This technical knowledgewill provide students with <strong>the</strong> means to express <strong>the</strong>mselves visuallythrough <strong>the</strong> photographic medium. Traditional photographicdarkroom techniques included.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)PREREQUISITE: ART 142 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 1 time.ART 145A LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHYLecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This course will provide <strong>the</strong> student with <strong>the</strong> opportunity to interpret<strong>the</strong> natural environment photographically. Continued growthin traditional darkroom procedures, as well as digital processingtechniques will be stressed. In addition, emphasis on <strong>the</strong> seasonalaspects determined by <strong>the</strong> time of <strong>the</strong> year <strong>the</strong> course is offered will beincluded. Lab is included.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)PREREQUISITE: ART 142 or 146 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 3 times.ART 145B LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHYLecture 1-3, Lab 0, Units 1-3This course is designed to improve <strong>the</strong> student’s photographic skills in<strong>the</strong> natural environment. Emphasis will be on composition, correctexposure, and improved knowledge of photo equipment. The subjectmatter will include various wilderness locations. Topics and creditswill vary from quarter to quarter, and will be included under this covertitle. No lab is included in this course.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 146 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ILecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This course will examine <strong>the</strong> fundamental principles of how digitalcameras capture light and translate it to pixels. Students will learn howto transfer digital files from <strong>the</strong> camera to <strong>the</strong> computer, as well ashow to scan images into <strong>the</strong> computer. Once files are in <strong>the</strong> computer,students will learn how to manipulate <strong>the</strong>ir images in digital imagingsoftware using <strong>the</strong> Macintosh platform, as well as artistic design toolsfor building good compositions. In addition, students will learn howto burn images on CD's, as well as print high quality photographicimages.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY : CAO 152B or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 2 times.ART 147 PHOTOJOURNALISMLecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This course is an introduction to photojournalism, and its manyapplications in printed media, including newspapers and magazines.Students will examine visual communication, and how <strong>the</strong>photographic image is used to enhance or replace <strong>the</strong> written word.Emphasis is also placed on more advanced shooting and processingtechniques. In addition, study will include <strong>the</strong> historical context, aswell as production of a final portfolio of finished prints.Transfers to CSU, UNRPREREQUISITE: ART 142 or 146 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 4 times.ART 148 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IILecture 3, Lab 3, Units 4This course is an intermediate level digital photography course anda continuation of <strong>the</strong> introduction to digital photography. Studentswill learn to take an image concept from initial image capture through<strong>the</strong> final print to be included in a final portfolio. Included will beintermediate level digital photography principles including exposure,photo editing work-flow, printing and color management.Transfers to CSU, UNRADVISORY: ART 146 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 2 times.ART 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in <strong>the</strong> schedule of classes for<strong>the</strong> quarter in which <strong>the</strong> course will be offered.ART 201 BEGINNING SCULPTURELecture 2, Lab 4, Units 4This course is an introduction to three-dimensional sculpturalforms, techniques, and concepts. Topics will include preliminarysketches, model design, mixed media fabrication techniques, andconcepts related to <strong>the</strong> language of material and object in sculpture.Basic exercises in mold making, carving, soft sculpture, and metalfabrication will be explored.Transfers to CSU, UNRREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.