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2002 - 2003 Catalog (Archived)
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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 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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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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