Course Descriptions for PHOT
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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 (Digital) (3) The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 1316. Introduction to the practices of photography and photojournalism. Includes instruction in camera operation, maintenance, and printing using digital media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015506 |
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PHOT 1317 Advanced Photography and Photojournalism (Digital) (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 1317. Prerequisite: Photography 1316 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Advanced practices of photography and photojournalism. Includes advanced instruction in camera operation, maintenance, and printing using digital media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015506 |
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PHOT 1318 Photography I (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 1318. Introduction to the basics of photography. Includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics. This course is cross-listed as ARTS 2356. The student may register for either PHOT 1318 or ARTS 2356, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055126 |
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PHOT 1319 Photography II (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 1319. Prerequisite: Photography 1318 or its equivalent. Extends the students' knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process. Includes advanced camera and lab techniques, and an introduction to artificial lighting. This course is cross-listed as ARTS 2357. The student may register for either PHOT 1319 or ARTS 2357, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055226 |
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PHOT 2324 Introduction to Multimedia (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2324. Prerequisite: Photography 1316 or Art 2356, 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 0907015306 |
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PHOT 2325 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2325. Prerequisite: Photography 1316 is recommended for this course. This is a broad-based, course which explores the creation and manipulation of images on the computer. The course content will include an overview 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 0907015306 |
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PHOT 2326 Advanced Digital Imaging (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2326. 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 0907015306 |
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.
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.