• PHTO 2350: MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Reviews the history of media photography and emphasizes intensive practical photographic experience utilizing a variety of news photographer techniques. Topics include advanced camera techniques, the photo essay, page layout, newspaper and magazine photojournalism styles, and current trends in digital media photography. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1610 with a "C" or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2385: PHOTOGRAPHY THEME SEMINAR

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Within a shared or related academic program, participating students will produce personal and/or group projects involving elements of public presentation and community service outside the general curriculum of the Photographic Communications Program. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 15 credit hours and consent of instructor. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2510: STUDIO ILLUSTRATION I

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Develops knowledge and skills in producing creative images in the field of studio illustration. Places major emphasis on photographic styles and table top product work. Covers studio and color lab management as part of the interaction and insight a photographer must have to function in this environment. Discusses these topics with a priority on business practices. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1630 with a "C" or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2520: STUDIO ILLUSTRATION II

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students learn to approach, identify, and solve creative photographic problems for consumer advertising. Emphasis given to advanced techniques in lighting for food, still life, catalogs, and editorial illustrations. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2510 with a "C" or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2610: COMMERCIAL PORTRAIT I

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Introduces basic portrait techniques, both in the studio and in outdoor environmental settings. Students explore basic portraiture with emphasis in utilizing classical studio lighting techniques, subject communication skills, and posing and clothing choices for consumer portraiture. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1630 with a "C" or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2620: COMMERCIAL PORTRAIT II

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  A continuation of Commercial Portrait I. Examines advanced posing and lighting techniques through studio and on-location portraiture. Students apply portrait techniques to special problems. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2610 with a "C" or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2650: DIGITAL IMAGING I

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Course explores digital photography and creative computer enhancement of photographs through the use of the Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop software. Covers a variety of input devices including the digital camera and reflective and transmission scanners. Stresses digital darkroom techniques along with computerized retouching and enhancement of traditionally generated photographic prints. (3 hrs lec) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2710: PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO I

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  An introduction to the photographic portfolio for the photography student. A survey of portfolios introduces the student to developing a personal portfolio needed for seeking employment. Photographic problems and assignments relative to student's experience. Photographic careers explored and discussed. Only for students seeking an AAS in Photographic Communication. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1630 with a "C" or better, and concurrent enrollment in PHTO 2510 and PHTO 2610. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2720: PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO II

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  A continuation of Professional Portfolio I. Student learns independent production in a selected area of photographic interest. This selected interest represents the student's specialty in seeking employment. Only for students seeking an AAS in Photographic Communications. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2710 with a "C" or better and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab) Capstone Course Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• PHTO 2740: DIGITAL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students acquire knowledge and skills related to traditional color photography and digital photographic techniques. Projects will be photographed in color utilizing both color negative and positive film. The majority of assignments are photographed using traditional cameras and film, while most of the prints are made using computer and professional-level digital printers. Several assignments cover the tools and techniques used to create images for multimedia and the Web. Students learn historic processes plus color theory and technique. Creativity and an expressive use of color photography are stressed as well as proficiency in camera and digital color processes. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2510 or PHTO 2610 with a "C" or better. (3 hrs lec) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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