Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Photography II

 Title Abbreviation:   PHOTOGRAPHY II

 Department:    ART

 Course #:    182

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    4.5

 CIP:    500605

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

An intermediate or advanced studio course continuing the practice and refinement of vision and technique in digital and black and white photography with emphasis on content and meaning, visual structure, and presentation. Students supply materials and digital camera. No text purchase. Fully manual film cameras are available in the lab. May be retaken for up to 8 credits. Lab fee. Prerequisite: ART 180 or 181

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ART 180 or 181

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
CWU X
U of W X
WSU X
WWU X

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Students will learn advanced proficiency in black and white film development and digital application.
  2. Students will learn to create a portfolio of photographs related in techinque, subject matter of theme.
  3. Students will demonstrate skills to critically analyze their photographs using the vocabulary of the discipline.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Using self directed studio and dark room exercises students will practice advanced black and white film development, photographic printing and application of darkroom and/or digital techniques.
  2. Using notebooks and self directed studio assignments students will develop a portfolio of photographs based on common themes, subject matter or technique.
  3. Using formal critique sessions an self assessments students will analyze their artwork using the vocabulary of the discipline.