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NOTE: These courses have a Dallas County Community College prefix of "PHOT;" however, some can be identified by a Common Course Number for transfer evaluation purposes. Both are listed in the parenthetical notes in the course descriptions.
PHOT 1316 Introduction To Photography And Photojournalism (3)
Former course prefix/number PHO 110. Common Course Number is COMM 1316.
Prerequisite: None.
Photography and photojournalism are introduced. Topics include the general mechanics of camera lenses and shutters and the general characteristics of photographic films, papers, and chemicals. Darkroom procedures are presented, including enlarging, processing, contact printing, and exposing films and papers. Artificial lighting is introduced. (2 Lec., 4 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015526
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PHOT 1317 Advanced Photography And Photojournalism (3)
Former course prefix/number PHO 111. Common Course Number is COMM 1317.
Prerequisite: Photography 1316 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor
Techniques learned in Photography 1316 are refined. Emphasis is on photographic communication. (2 Lec., 4 La)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015526
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PHOT 2324 Introduction to Multimedia (3)
Former course prefix/number PHO 212. Common Course Number is COMM 2324.
Prerequisite: Photography 1316 or Art 1370, Photography 2325
This course will provide students with an exploration of the latest computer hardware and software applications used to produce multimedia presentations. Students will experience the areas of digital sound reproduction, the creation of computer animation, converting video into digital images, and digital editing
techniques. (2 Lec., 4 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0907015326
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PHOT 2325 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)
Former course prefix/number PHO 124. Common Course Number is COMM 2325.
Prerequisite: Photography 1316 or Art 1370 is recommended for this course.
This is a broad-based, introductory course which explores the creation and
manipulation of images on the computer. The course content will include an introduction to the computer system, an overview of desktop publishing and graphic programs, use of the digital camera, scanning-in photographs, and exploring techniques of photo-manipulation. (2 Lec., 4 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0907015326
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PHOT 2326 Advanced Digital Imaging (3)
Former course prefix/number PHO 125. Common Course Number is COMM 2326.
Prerequisite: Photography 2325 is required. In addition, Photography 1316 or Art 1370 is recommended.
This course will explore in greater depth the applications covered in the Introduction to Digital Photography (Photography 2325) class. Students will work to master the technical complexities of digital photography and seek to clarify a personal direction through extended projects. (2 Lec.,
4 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0907015326
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PHOT 2356 Commercial Photography I (3)
Former course prefix/number PHO 122. Common Course Number is ARTS 2356.
Prerequisite: Photography 1316 and 1317 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor
Commercial or contract photography is studied. Field, studio, and darkroom experiences for various kinds of photography are discussed. Social, portrait, studio, fashion, publicity, landscape, and product photography, as well as portfolio development, are included. The use of natural and artificial lighting is covered. (2 Lec., 4 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055130
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PHOT 2357 Commercial Photography II (3)
Former course prefix/number PHO 123. Common Course Number is ARTS 2357.
Prerequisite: Photography 1316 and 1317 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor
This course is a continuation of Photography 2356. Publicity, architectural, interior, and advertising photography are included. The latest equipment, papers, films, and techniques are explored. Exchanges may be made with sample clients, employers, studios, and agencies. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055230
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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