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2025SP-PHOT-252-8648 - Photographer's Portfolio
PHOT 252 – Photographer’s Portfolio further explores the development and refinement of the techniques necessary to support serious photographic communication will be the primary objective of the course. Skillful control of modern technological options and clear understanding of historical and contemporary issues within the medium will be applied with a high degree of critical analysis in the production and interpretation of the student’s photographs. A final portfolio, including a print and/or portfolio book, will be produced describing the depth and scope of the student's interest, craft ability and vision.
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PHOT-150-Grossmont-College
PHOT 150 – Introduction to Photography examines the nature of photography and visual literacy through the personal exploration and making of photographic images as well as the critical discourse of photography’s role and function in society and culture. The primary focus of the course will be to engage in photographic practice as a means to respond subjectively as well as objectively to the conceptual and aesthetic experiences of the photographic image as a visual document of creative expression and communication. Historical and contemporary photographic works from the contexts of the family album, art photography, commercial / advertising photography, photography and media, and cyberspace will be examined and discussed to further cultivate and refine each students’ visual literacy of the photographic image. Students may use any type of lens-based, image-making device, including smart phones, digital point-and-shoot cameras, digital SLR’s as well as other specialized cameras such as a Polaroid/Instant Camera and/or GoPros to complete assignments. This is a 100% Online course. All course curriculum, including lecture materials, assignments and coursework evaluation will be delivered through Canvas and Instagram.