MATC 2024-25 Catalog

PHOTO – PLEGAL

considerations and of the importance of the photographic critique. Students will be dealing with a photographic dialogue that will emphasize the visual elements and effects of color, line, value, texture, volume, time and form. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-101. PHOTO-139 Credits: 3 technique by utilizing the digital zone system. This controlled system will enable students to accurately pre-visualize the fi nished photograph before capture. Emphasis is on the testing of light meters, camera sensors, lenses and setting up of a calibrated work fl ow with their own DSLR camera. Once a calibrated system is in place, proper work fl ows will allow accuracy from capture to fi nal output. Prerequisite(s): Complete Measurement Techniques Students learn to control photographic Photoshop for Photographers 1 Photoshop for Photographers 1 is a fundamental Photoshop course. Emphasis is placed on Photoshop tools and techniques, color theory and understanding preference settings. Students will use a digital camera to develop their awareness of color and enhance their technical skills. Photoshop and other digital imaging editing software and fi lm scanning are introduced using professional equipment. PHOTO-142 Credits: 3 Photoshop for Photographers 2 Photoshop for Photographers 2 is an advanced Photoshop course. Students continue to develop skills utilizing Photoshop tools and apply color management, compositing and planning into multilayered projects. Students use digital cameras to develop awareness of color control and to enhance technical skills. Emphasis is placed on complex Photoshop composites and advanced selection methods. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-141. PHOTO-166 Credits: 1 Photographic Management This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of the activities and principles for managing photography related enterprises including the challenges and responsibilities of operating a business. The emphasis is on communication skills, estimating, management, marketing, fi nance and negotiation. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-103, PHOTO-121, PHOTO-124 and PHOTO-142. PHOTO-173 Credits: 3 Photo Journalism This course is designed to develop the necessary skills to make concise photos that convey a message, either news or documentary, with emphasis placed on the deadline nature of photo journalism. Topics include ethical and legal considerations and the electronic darkroom. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-108 and PHOTO-139. PHOTO-101. PHOTO-141 Credits: 3

PHOTO-180

Credits: 3

PHOTO-108

Credits: 3

DSLRVideo Lectures outline the work performed by in-house industrial or corporate photographers. Studio and location assignments enforce the skills required to function in today’s commercial climate. Students incorporate color and black-and-white fi lm media as well as digital capture methods to complete assignment work. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-103, PHOTO-121, PHOTO-124, and PHOTO-142. PHOTO-190 Credits: 1 Photography Internship This course is designed to offer the advanced photography student an opportunity to experience “real-life” work situations in the photographic community. Students will share their on-the-job experiences with the class. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-103, PHOTO-121, PHOTO-124 and PHOTO-142. Complete INTRN-796 with minimum grade ofC. PHYED – Physical Education (Department 807) PHYED-203 Credits: 1 Hatha Yoga for Wellness 1 This Hatha Yoga class focuses on a path toward wellness. It includes postures and meditation techniques that are designed to develop symmetry and balance for the body, mind and spirit. Its exercise disciplines create challenges for self-improvement and control of stress. PHYED-210 Credits: 3 An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness This lecture and lab course provides students with a contemporary approach to the total wellness concept, which includes physical fi tness, exercise, nutrition and stress management. The relationship of physical fi tness and activity to healthy lifestyles and wellness is examined. Students also learn CPR, make realistic appraisals of their health and identify and use physical techniques and wellness concepts to develop personal plans for lifetime wellness. PHYED-233 Credits: 1 Stretch and Stability Techniques Instruction is given in basic fundamentals and techniques of stretch exercises set to music. This involves a full range of muscle activity, with emphasis on body mechanics, fl exibility and Credits: 1 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid This course develops skills needed to certify individuals in the techniques for rescue breathing, choking emergencies and other related breathing emergencies. The skills will also include training for resuscitation of the adult, child and infant along with proper techniques in two-person CPR, use of masks for rescue breathing and the proper instruction of an automated external de fi brillator body toning. PHYED-245

Photographic Lighting Many light sources are used in professional photography, including natural, incandescent and electronic fl ash. Students learn the theory of these and other light sources and become competent in their use through practical application. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-101. PHOTO-114 Credits: 3 Photographic Portfolio This course is designed as the keystone to the completion of the Photography program. The thrust is the development of a working portfolio in preparation for employment. The resume, interviewing and job search techniques, as well as business basics, are also stressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-103, PHOTO-121, PHOTO-124 and PHOTO-142. PHOTO-121 Credits: 3 Commercial Photography Effective photography for advertising requires special considerations, including psychological motivation and appeals used in selling. In addition, students learn how to control subject form and tonality, and the function of the photographer as director. Both fi lm and digital processes will be incorporated. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-108, PHOTO-139 and Portraiture Students work with a variety of subjects in both studio and location settings to produce pleasing likenesses and character studies. Dealing with people as subjects in a relaxed fashion and photographer/subject interaction are stressed. The presentation of the fi nal product is also covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-108, PHOTO-139, PHOTO-141 and PHOTO-130. PHOTO-125 Credits: 2 Conceptual Photography Projects This course will help students focus on one photographic project that will be conceived, developed and fi nished in book form. Students will produce a new cohesive group of images created speci fi cally for this class. This class is for hobbyists, aspiring professionals, fi ne art photographers or professionals intending to produce a “personal” project. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-101, PHOTO-141, PHOTO-107, PHOTO-130 and PHOTO-108. PHOTO-126 Credits: 3 Advanced Lighting Advanced Studio Lighting is a study and execution of modern lighting techniques. Students learn how to apply these techniques in order to produce progressive studio work in a variety of studio situations. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHOTO-103 and PHOTO-108. PHOTO-130 Credits: 3 Photographic Composition This course is designed as a critical study of traditional/contemporary composition PHOTO-130. PHOTO-124 Credits: 3

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