Maricopa Community Colleges  ART234   19952-20065 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
ART234 19952-20065 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Color Photography I
Basic principles of color theory, camera and darkroom techniques using positive materials. Prerequisites: ART131 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ART234   19952-20065 Color Photography I
1. Trace the history of color photography. (I)
2. Identify and apply basic color theory principles to positive materials. (II, IV)
3. Identify and apply appropriate exposure techniques for positive materials including transparency film and color print materials. (III)
4. Identify and describe styles and trends in color photography including digital options. (IV)
5. Prepare and mix color print processing chemicals. (V)
6. Use traditional and /or digital color print processing procedures; prepare a portfolio of color images. (V, VI)
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ART234   19952-20065 Color Photography I
    I. History of Color Photography
      II. Color Theory for Positive Materials
          A. Properties of Color
          B. Additive System of Color
          C. Subtractive System of Color
        III. Exposure for Positive Materials
            A. Light Source
            B. Transparency Films
            C. Meter Systems
          IV. Color Principles
              A. Perception of Color
              B. Composition
              C. Styles and Trends
              D. Digital Frontiers
            V. Printing Theory for Positive Materials
                A. Traditional Processes
                  1. Papers
                  2. Chemicals
                  3. Equipment
                B. Digital Processes
                  1. Equipment
                  2. Options
              VI. Presentation
                  A. Portfolio
                  B. Digital Output Options
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