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Rose LaMuraglia
Dean
San Diego/Imperial
San Diego City College
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Rose LaMuraglia
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Program Details
Photography Darkroom Studies
New Program
Photography (101100)
08/01/22
The Certificate of Achievement in Photography Darkroom Studies provides students with strong foundational coursework, emphasizing photographic concepts, and imaging techniques needed to enter the workplace. Students benefit from instructors who are working professionals in the field. Students receive hands-on experience in studio practices and current industry software to create projects for the real world. The award culminates in a professional portfolio that could be used to obtain employment. The award is primarily designed for students interested in entering the photography field and for students pursuing entry-level job opportunities related to photography,
With an emphasis on process, conceptual strategy, and professional practices, students are given broad opportunities to develop a unique voice, vision, and viewpoint. Working with photography and illustration, students create images to illustrate a client’s needs. Using both print and digital formats they produce projects that demonstrate an understanding of visual communication. This diverse body of work is refined into a strategic professional portfolio aimed at accomplishing each student’s educational and employment goals.
Based on 2018-2019 and2019-2020 enrollment data, the estimated completer projection of students to earn the award annually is 20 students. The PHOT 204 revision to PHOT 204A limited the offering of this course since Fall 2015. See archive enrollment data for previous academic years. The course offering was delayed to allow for a course outline integration to provide students with the skill sets to ensure success in the field. PHOT 204A is now in a series of creative darkroom technique courses scheduled to be offered in Fall 2022.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Photography major at San Diego City College is one of six programs in the Visual and Performing Arts department. The program provides students with strong foundational coursework, emphasizing photographic concepts, and camera handling techniques needed to enter the field. The program offers a wide range of theory, technique, and skills course work from beginning through advanced levels. Students benefit from instructors who are working professionals in the field and hands-on experience in studio practices and current industry software to create projects for the real world. The program is structured to emphasize the development of creative expression, visual awareness, and technical skills and culminates in a professional portfolio that could be used to obtain employment. The photography program is designed for students interested in entering the photography field and for students pursuing entry-level job opportunities related to photography. Additionally, students following the associate degree path are provided the essential studies and skills needed to transfer to a private or public four-year program.
Course Units and Hours
16
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Course Report
The Photography Department requires students to complete all requirements for the award within five years
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOT 100 | Introduction to Black & White Photography | 3 | S1 |
| PHOT 135 | Intermediate Black & White Photography | 3 | S2 |
| PHOT 235 | Advanced Black and White Photography | 3 | S3 |
| PHOT 259A | Photographic Portfolio | 3 | S4 |
| Chose Four (4 Units from the Following | |||
| PHOT 102A | Directed Darkroom Studies I | 1 | S! |
| PHOT 102 B | Directed Darkroom Studies II | 1 | S2 |
| PHOT 102 C | Directed Darkroom Studies III | 1 | S3 |
| PHOT 102 D | Directed Darkroom Studies IV | 1 | S4 |
| PHOT 204 A | Creative Darkroom Techniques I | 1 | S1 |
| PHOT 204 B | Creative Darkroom Techniques II | 1 | S2 |
| PHOT 204 C | Creative Darkroom Techniques III | 1 | S3 |
| PHOT 204 D | Creative Darkroom Techniques IV | 1 | S4 |
| Total Units | 16 |
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Submission Details
11/19/21 - 01:36 PM
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Comments
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Dr. Javier Ayala · 12/10/21
Limited LMI.
Tina Recalde · 12/10/21
San Diego Mesa looks forward to more discussion.
Dr. Al Taccone · 12/10/21
Look forward to discussion at the deans' meeting as there seems to be varying interpretations of the LMI and the lack of comments submitted.
Jesse Lopez · 12/07/21
Based on COE's comments, Miramar College recommends a more extensive discussion at the monthly Deans' Council meeting.
Cassandra Storey · 12/07/21
When I read the COE the majority of skills and the market suggest digital photography. I agree with the other comments related to the darkroom studies. The same comment applies to the wages.
Jennifer Lewis · 12/06/21
Southwestern College endorses with caution. See other comments. I also am wondering if a certificate in darkroom studies is needed in this age of digital photography. It seems like a course would be better instead of a certificate.
Priscilla Fernandez · 11/29/21
San Diego City College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with caution when developing a new program because 1) entry-level earnings are below the living wage; and 2) a supply gap exists. The colleges should note that the percentage of students who earned a living wage after completing a related program is below the statewide percentage for Career Education programs in general. The colleges should also note that the typical entry-level education is a high school diploma or equivalent.