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City College of San Francisco

PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

www.ccsf.edu/photo

DAVID KLEIN

With over 700 students every semester, CCSF has one of the

largest photography programs in the country. Our students body

consists of career seekers, working photography professionals,

fine artists, photography enthusiasts, and students from other

disciplines such as Visual Media Design, Architecture, Cinema,

Broadcasting, and Journalism. With over 25 different classes,

our diverse program includes a range of topics; architectural

photography to studio lighting; alternative processes to reportage.

Our faculty and staff are experienced professionals who create an

encouraging environment focused on photo-technical aptitude,

creativity, and critical thinking. We provide the means and

guidance to help you achieve your goals whether your interest is

as a fine artist, commercial photographer, or enthusiast. We offer

an Associate’s degree in Photography as well as nine Certificates

in a wide range of specialties.

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Associate in Science Degree with a Major in Photography.

The program is designed so that students may satisfy the

requirements for graduation from the College.

The program adviser of the Photography Department will

help students who wish to plan special programs of study.

Required Courses PHOT 51 Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 53 Design & Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PHOT 50A/B History and Aesthetics of Photography . . . . . . . 4

PHOT 81A Intermediate Photo: B&W Film/Darkroom or . . . . . 3

PHOT 81D Intermediate Photo: Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 83 View Camera Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PHOT 85A Beginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PHOT 80 Outdoor & Ambient Light Photography . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 85B Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . 4

PHOT 93 Editorial Photography or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PHOT 102B Documentary/News Photography . . . . . . . . . 2

PHOT 81B Advanced B&W Darkroom Techniques or . . . . . . . 4

PHOT 60B Intermediate Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 90 Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PHOT 99 Business Practices of Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 130 Portfolio Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Elective Courses PHOT 52 Photographers and Their Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PHOT 57 Photography for the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 67 Digital Negatives for Darkroom Printing. . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 86 Mixed Media and the Photographic Image . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 101B Hand Tinting Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PHOT 101C Self Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PHOT 101D Landscape Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PHOT 101E Informal Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PHOT 101F Polaroid and Emulsion Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PHOT 101G Pinhole Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PHOT 101H Digital Negatives for B&W Contact Printing . . . . . 1

PHOT 102A Architectural Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Choose a minimum of 2 units from the classes above

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Studio LightingThis certificate provides hands-on instruction in electronic

strobe equipment as well as studio lighting tools and techniques

as applied to professional studio photography. The certificate

program also includes a strong foundation in design. Students

completing this program will be qualified for employment in the

fields of commercial photography, product photography, portrait

photography, event and fashion photography, food photography,

and entry-level positions in medical and forensic photography.

Required Courses 17 UnitsPHOT 51 Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DSGN 101 Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 85A Beginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . 4

PHOT 85B Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques . . . . . . 4

PHOT 99 Business Practices of Photography . . . . . . . . 3

Recommended Additional Coursework PHOT 52, 80, 90

Photograph Studio PracticeThis certificate provides hands-on instruction in large format

cameras, electronic strobe equipment and lighting techniques

as applied to professional studio and/or portrait photography.

As with all capstone certificate programs at CCSF, a solid

foundation in design is a core element. Students completing this

certificate program are prepared for an entry-level position as a

photographer’s assistant in the fields of commercial photography,

product photography, portrait photography, fashion photography,

food photography, graduation photography and public relations.




PHOT 83 View Camera Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PHOT 85B Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques or . . . . 4

PHOT 90 Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Recommended Additional Coursework PHOT 52, 99, 130

CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

Alternative Photography ProcessesThis certificate program combines traditional, alternative and

experimental photographic techniques with emerging digital

technologies. Built on the basics of photography and design, it

includes hands-on instruction in the black and white darkroom

for processing negatives and prints, as well as hands-on

instruction for producing and printing negatives with computers.

Students are able to take their work back and forth between the

two arenas utilizing the unique advantages that each has to offer.

Students completing this certificate program will be qualified

to work in custom photography labs and for professional fine-

artists, in entry-level positions in museums, and the growing

industry of image conservation and restoration. Additionally, this

certificate prepares students for transfer to 4-year program.



PHOT 67 Digital Negatives for Darkroom Printing . . . . . 3

PHOT 81A Intermediate Photo; B&W Film/Darkroom . . . . 3

PHOT 86 Mixed Media and the Photographic Image . . . . 3

Recommended Additional Coursework PHOT 50B, PHOT 83, PHOT 52, PHOT 130


Digital PhotographyThis certificate provides a strong foundation in photography and

design, and includes in-depth instruction in image organization

and manipulation technologies (i.e. Adobe Lightroom™ & Adobe

Photoshop™). Students completing this certificate program

will be qualified for employment in fields that rely heavily on

post-production and retouching such as wedding photography,

product photography, fashion photography, graduation

photography, portrait photography, and fine-art photography.

Additionally students will be prepared for entry-level positions in

image conservation and restoration, emerging media and start-up

companies. This certificate is also recommended for students

seeking to upgrade skills for career advancement or transition.



PHOT 57 Photography for the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 60A Beginning Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PHOT 60B Intermediate Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 99 Business Practices of Photography . . . . . . . . . 3

Recommended Additional Coursework PHOT 52, PHOT 67, PHOT 80, PHOT 85A, PHOT 130

Portrait LightingThis certificate provides hands-on instruction in both ambient and

electronic strobe equipment and lighting techniques as applied to

professional portrait photography. In addition to the craft aspects

of portrait lighting, consideration of how best to work with

subjects and a thorough foundation in design are components of

the program. Students completing this certificate program will

be qualified for employment in the fields of portrait photography,

wedding photography, family photography, public relations,

event and fashion photography, documentary photography,

photojournalism, sports photography, travel photography,

and to work as a professional photographer’s assistant.



PHOT 80 Outdoor and Ambient Light Photography. . . . . 3

PHOT 85A Beginning Lighting Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . 4

PHOT 90 Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Recommended Additional Coursework

PHOT 52, PHOT 85B, PHOT 93, PHOT 99, PHOT 101C, PHOT 130

Reportage PhotographyThis certificate provides a foundation in reportage photography

and builds competency with ambient lighting, electronic strobe

equipment, and lighting techniques. Students completing this

certificate program will be qualified for employment in the fields

of editorial photography, photojournalism, documentary and

social documentary photography, event photography, public

relations, and travel photography.



PHOT 80 Outdoor and Ambient Light Photography. . . . . 3

PHOT 85A Beginning Lighting Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . 4

PHOT 93 Editorial Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PHOT 102B Documentary / News Photography . . . . . . . . . 2

Recommended Additional Coursework PHOT 52, PHOT 130, JOUR 37, JOUR 38

B&W Photography: The PrintThis certificate program, built on the basics of photography and

design, includes hands-on instruction in traditional darkroom

processes with an emphasis on high-end black and white printing

and presentation. Students will build a personal portfolio of work

and achieve proficiency in what has now become an artisanal

skill. Students completing this certificate program will be

qualified to work in custom photography labs, operate darkroom

facilities, and to work for professional fine-artists. This certificate

also prepares students for transfer to 4-year programs of study at

public and private institutions.




PHOT 81B Advanced B&W Darkroom Techniques . . . . . . 4

PHOT 130 Portfolio Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 67, PHOT 82, PHOT 86

B&W Photography: The Zone SystemThis certificate program, built on the basics of photography and

design, includes in-depth and hands-on instruction in traditional

black and white darkroom techniques with an emphasis on the

proper exposure and development of negative films. Specifically,

the “Zone System” created by Ansel Adams is explored in detail.

Students completing this certificate program will be qualified to

work in custom photography labs, to operate a darkroom facility,

and to work for professional fine-artists. In addition to direct

employment preparation, this certificate also readies students for

transfer to 4-year public or private institutions.




PHOT 82 Zone System Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PHOT 99 Business Practices of Photography . . . . . . . . 3

Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 67, PHOT 81B, PHOT 86


Architectural PhotographyThis certificate provides instruction in architectural photography

and the use of large format cameras. Hands-on experience is

gained in the manipulation of ambient and artificial light

sources and the application of professional lighting techniques.

Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for

employment in the fields of architectural photography, real estate

photography, commercial photography, editorial photography,

and to work as a photographer’s assistant.



PHOT 80 Outdoor and Ambient Light Photography . . . . 3

PHOT 83 View Camera Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2


PHOT 102A Architectural Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Recommended Additional Coursework PHOT 52, PHOT 99, PHOT 130

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

PHOT 50A History & Aesthetics of Photography Before 1945

This course addresses the history of photography from its

invention until 1945. Students visit museums, attend class

lectures and participate in discussions.

PHOT 50B History and Aesthetics of Photography Since 1945 This course examines various aspects of photography, including

photographers, photographs, and technical innovations, within

their historical, social and cultural contexts since 1945.

PHOT 51A Beginning Photography A basic course introducing photography, small format cameras

(both film and digital), and the technical and aesthetic aspects

of making great images.

PHOT 52 Photographers and Their Images Professional photographers present their work to students and

discuss topics in a question and answer format.

PHOT 57 Photography for the Web An exploration of techniques used to acquire, prepare, and

process photographs for online use including but not limited

to web templates and customized webpages.

PHOT 80 Outdoor and Ambient Light Photography A hands-on, how-to course in managing natural light. Emphasis

is on outdoor and existing light; designed to relate lighting to

photo-aesthetics and visual communication.

PHOTO 81A Intermediate: B&W Film/Darkroom An intermediate level course that introduces the B&W darkroom

including film processing, printing, and print finishing.

Aesthetics and the language of photography are emphasized.

PHOTO 81B Advanced B&W Darkroom Techniques An intensive exploration of the controls and materials of black

and white photographic processes that include various films,

papers and processing chemistry.

PHOTO 81D Intermediate Photo Digital An intermediate level course that builds post-production

organizational and editing skills in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe

Photoshop. Discussions on visual literacy and review of student

work are integral.

PHOT 82 Zone System Techniques

An exploration of the Photographic Zone System through

camera calibration, film development for specific lighting

conditions, and fine printing techniques. Students will produce

a fine portfolio of images using the Zone System for presentation

to clients or galleries and museums.

PHOTO 83 View Camera Techniques Students are guided through the use of the 4x5 camera with

emphasis on exposure and perspective controls as applied to

studio, architectural and fine art photography. Cameras are

available for student use.

For the official description of our degree, certificates and courses, see the current college catalog.

PHOT 85A Beginning Lighting Techniques An introduction to the various techniques used to sculpt and

control light for photography. Students will work with a variety

of lighting equipment and accessories.

PHOT 85B Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques An exploration of advanced lighting techniques, that includes

studio strobes, lighting modifiers and mixed lighting practices,

essential to advertising and product photography.

PHOTO 86 Mixed Media and the Photographic Image This course is an exploration of the photographic image through

various alternative and non-silver processes. Students will learn

a variety of traditional non-silver printing methods which can

also be combined with more contemporary mediums.

PHOT 93 Editorial Photography In this course, creating photo narratives for magazine and

online publications is emphasized. Plus hands-on experience

using portable lighting equipment for indoor and outdoor

photography is explored.

PHOT 99 Business Practices of Photograpy Business course for photographers in which students will learn

how to successfully manage their photo careers; topics include

copyrighting images, tax laws, marketing and pricing.

PHOTO 101 Design Fundamentals Fundamental design course, covering the theories, processes,

vocabulary, and techniques common to visual design disciplines.

Students will develop and apply their knowledge through

analysis, critique and individual and collaborative exercises

and projects.

PHOT 102A Architectural Photography Commercial and fine art applications specifically related to

issues of architectural photography such as perspective control,

lighting, various camera formats, and camera accessories.

PHOT 102B Documentary/News Photography An essential course for those desiring a career in news or

documentary photography. Emphasis is placed on story-telling

imagery and photographic technique.

PHOT 130 Portfolio Production Students will produce a portfolio that prepares them for

a career in commercial photography, fine arts or transfer

to a four-year institution.

PHOT 101C Self Portraiture

PHOT 101D Landscape Photography

PHOT 101E Informal Portraiture

PHOT 101F Polaroid and Emulsion Transfer

PHOT 101G Pinhole Photography

PHOT 101H Digital Negatives for B&W Contact

PHOT 102A Architectural Photography

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