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WOMEN, THE EARTH, AND THE PHILOSOPHY - ISLAM PROJECTS IN TRADITIONAL
DIVINE 3.0 Units PHOTOGRAPHY
3.0 Units PHILO 121 is a study of Islam as both a 3.0 Units
religion and a culture. The study of the reli-
PHILO 118 introduces students to the gion includes a consideration of beliefs and PHOTO 105 allows students to refine and
relationship between social domination of practices of the faith, and the history of the develop skills learned in PHOTO 103. This
women and domination of the rest of nature. man, Muhammad, who revealed the faith. course provides a concentrated study in black
The goal of this course is to help students The study of the culture includes a consider- and white photographic techniques. Students
develop skills in analyzing the impact of ation of the early successors to Muhammad, combine technique and concept to explore
the world’s major religions on the lives of religious movements and sects, philosophy, the black and white process and participate
women in both the majority and minority science, and political power. Lecture 3 hours. in group and individual critique throughout
cultures and on the life of the planet earth. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for the term. Students study the work of historic
Topics covered are the definition of values, ENGL 101. Course Typically Offered: Spring. and contemporary photographers working
a study in viewpoints of the major religious Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC in black and white photography. Students
traditions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, are encouraged to develop their own expres-
Judaism, Christianity and Islam. This course PHOTOGRAPHY sive aesthetics and concepts in their work.
also offers a brief assessment of the conse- Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 4.5 hours.
quences of such attitudes in creating and/or 101 Prerequisite: PHOTO 103.
solving women’s as well as environmental INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
problems in the United States. Emphasis is 4.0 Units 111
placed on developing judgment in the use of LIGHTING I
primary or secondary sources, and helping PHOTO 101 introduces students to basic
students discern what sources they should camera controls and techniques in both 4.0 Units
or should not trust. The course considers traditional and digital photographic meth-
the differences among applications of delib- ods. The historic development and diverse PHOTO 111 students explore the creative
erately selected value systems with respect cultural history of photography is surveyed use of available light, basic studio lighting,
to the treatment of women in the United throughout the course. Significant photo- and on-camera flash. Principles of light,
States. In addition, it presents how the treat- graphic works are presented and discussed lighting design in relation to concept, expo-
ment of women in minority cultures affects to provide a context for the production and sure control are presented. Students learn
cross cultural understanding and affects the critique of photographic images. Note: to control light through exposure and use
attitudes of the majority towards minorities. Single Lens Reflex (SLR) and Digital Single light modifiers. Students create projects
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera are available for using course content. Photographic works
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. checkout from the Photography Department. of significant photographers are presented
Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recom- throughout the course. Note: Students who
Credit: CSU, UC, USC mended Preparation: MATH 15 and ESL 125. previously completed PHOTO 106 prior to
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/ Fall 2019 will not receive credit for PHOTO
119 Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC 111. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours.
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY: ANCIENT Prerequisite: PHOTO 101. Course Typically
PERIOD 103 Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU
MEDIUM AND LARGE FORMAT
3.0 Units PHOTOGRAPHY 112
4.0 Units LIGHTING II
PHILO 119 is a critical study of the philo-
sophic systems of the ancient Greeks and PHOTO 103 introduces students to medium 4.0 Units
Romans, with special emphasis on the Pre- and large format film cameras and builds on
Socratics, the Sophists, Plato, Aristotle, and black and white skills learned in PHOTO 101. PHOTO 112 is a course in which students
post-Aristotelian philosophical thinkers. Students learn to pre-visualize and image work in the lighting studio using strobes.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- during exposure, developing, and print- Students learn the principles of studio
tion: ENGL 100, ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or ing processes. Students create personally strobe lighting, key, fill, background setups,
equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall. inspired projects throughout the course. exposure control for strobes. Students
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID PHIL Significant photographic works by historic learn to control and utilize studio strobe
130) and contemporary photographers are lighting systems. Students create projects
presented to provide the diverse cultural using course content. Photographic works
120 contexts for the production of photographic of significant photographers are presented
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY: MODERN images. Lecture 2 hours/Studio 4 hours. throughout the course. Lecture 3 hours/
PERIOD Prerequisite: PHOTO 101. Course Typically Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHOTO
Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU 111 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered:
3.0 Units Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU
PHILO 120 is a critical study of the philo-
sophic systems and ideas of the early modern
period that have had a dominant impact on
Western civilization, with special empha-
sis on Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke,
Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100,
ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Course
Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID PHIL 140)
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