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KAYE MACKENZIECity College of San FranciscoPHOTOGRAPHYDEPARTMENTwww.ccsf.edu/photo
PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENTWith over 400 students every year, CCSF has one of the largestphotography programs in the country. Our student body consistsof career seekers, working photography professionals, fine artists,photography enthusiasts, and students from other disciplinessuch as Visual Media Design, Architecture, Cinema, Broadcasting,and Journalism. With over 25 different classes, our diverseprogram includes a range of topics; architectural photography tostudio lighting; alternative processes to reportage.Our faculty and staff are experienced professionals who create anencouraging environment focused on photo-technical aptitude,creativity, and critical thinking. We provide the means andguidance to help you achieve your goals whether your interestis as a fine artist, commercial photographer, or enthusiast.We offer an Associate’s Degree in Photography as well astwelve Certificates in a wide range of specialties.RESE COHEN
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN PHOTOGRAPHYAssociate in Science Degree with a Major in Photography.The program is designed so that students may satisfy therequirements for graduation from the College.Elective CoursesThe program adviser of the Photography Department willhelp students who wish to plan special programs of study.Required CoursesPHOT 51 Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 100 Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 50A History and Aesthetics of Photography before 1945 or .PHOT 50B History and Aesthetics of Photography after 1945 .PHOT 81A Intermediate Photo: B&W Film/Darkroom or . . . . .PHOT 81D Intermediate Photo: Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 83 View Camera Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 85A Beginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 80 Outdoor & Ambient Light Photography . . . . . . . . .PHOT 85B Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . .PHOT 93 Editorial Photography or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 102B Documentary/News Photography . . . . . . . . .PHOT 81B Advanced B&W Darkroom Techniques or . . . . . . .PHOT 60B Intermediate Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 90 Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 99 Business Practices of Photography . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 130 Portfolio Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ANETA CHERYKOVA33444424342243433PHOT 52 Photographers and Their Images . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 57 Photography for the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 67 Digital Negatives for Darkroom Printing . . . . . . . . .PHOT 86 Mixed Media and the Photographic Image . . . . . . .PHOT 101C Self Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 101D Landscape Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 101G Pinhole Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 101S Introduction to Image Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . .PHOT 102A Architectural Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choose a minimum of 2 units from the classes aboveGeneral Education AreasCourses are required in the following areas:A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.Communication and Analytical ThinkingWritten Composition and Information CompetencyNatural SciencesSocial and Behavioral SciencesHumanities*United States History and GovernmentHealth Knowledge and Physical Skills (may be waived)Ethnic Studies, Women’s Studies, and Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, and Transgender Studies*The following classes may be applied to area E, Humanities,requirement: PHOT 50A, PHOT 50B, PHOT 51, PHOT 100, DSGN101, DSGN 105, DSGN 110WILLIAM MCLEOD133311112
CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENTDigital PhotographyThis certificate provides a strong foundation in photography anddesign, and includes in-depth instruction in image organizationand manipulation technologies (i.e. Adobe Lightroom & AdobePhotoshop ). Students completing this certificate programwill be qualified for employment in fields that rely heavily onpost-production and retouching such as wedding photography,product photography, fashion photography, graduationphotography, portrait photography, and fine-art photography.Additionally students will be prepared for entry-level positions inimage conservation and restoration, emerging media and start-upcompanies. This certificate is also recommended for studentsseeking to upgrade skills for career advancement or transition.Studio LightingThis certificate provides hands-on instruction in electronicstrobe equipment as well as studio lighting tools and techniquesas applied to professional studio photography. The certificateprogram also includes a strong foundation in design. Studentscompleting this program will be qualified for employment in thefields of commercial photography, product photography, portraitphotography, event and fashion photography, food photography,and entry-level positions in medical and forensic photography.Photograph Studio PracticeThis certificate provides hands-on instruction in large formatcameras, electronic strobe equipment and lighting techniquesas applied to professional studio and/or portrait photography.As with all capstone certificate programs at CCSF, a solidfoundation in design is a core element. Students completing thiscertificate program are prepared for an entry-level position as aphotographer’s assistant in the fields of commercial photography,product photography, portrait photography, fashion photography,food photography, graduation photography and public relations.Required Courses17 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 60ABeginning Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2PHOT 60BIntermediate Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 81DIntermediate Photography, Digital . . . . . . . . . 3Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 52, PHOT 57, PHOT 67, PHOT 80, PHOT 85A, PHOT 99,PHOT 130Required Courses17 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 85ABeginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . 4PHOT 85BAdvanced Studio Lighting Techniques . . . . . . 4PHOT 99Business Practices of Photography . . . . . . . . 3Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 52, 80, 90Required Courses16 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 85ABeginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . 4PHOT 83View Camera Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2PHOT 85BAdvanced Studio Lighting Techniques or . . . . 4PHOT 90 Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 52, 99, 130
Portrait LightingThis certificate provides hands-on instruction in both ambient andelectronic strobe equipment and lighting techniques as applied toprofessional portrait photography. In addition to the craft aspectsof portrait lighting, consideration of how best to work withsubjects and a thorough foundation in design are components ofthe program. Students completing this certificate program willbe qualified for employment in the fields of portrait photography,wedding photography, family photography, public relations,event and fashion photography, documentary photography,photojournalism, sports photography, travel photography,and to work as a professional photographer’s assistant.Reportage PhotographyThis certificate provides a foundation in reportage photographyand builds competency with ambient lighting, electronic strobeequipment, and lighting techniques. Students completing thiscertificate program will be qualified for employment in the fieldsof editorial photography, photojournalism, documentary andsocial documentary photography, event photography, publicrelations, and travel photography.Required Courses17 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 80Outdoor and Ambient Light Photography . . . . . 3PHOT 85ABeginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . 4PHOT 90Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 52, PHOT 85B, PHOT 93, PHOT 99, PHOT 101C, PHOT 130Required Courses17 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 80Outdoor and Ambient Light Photography . . . . . 3PHOT 85ABeginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . 4PHOT 93Editorial Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2PHOT 102B Documentary / News Photography . . . . . . . . . 2Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 52, PHOT 130, JOUR 37, JOUR 38Alternative Photography ProcessesThis certificate program combines traditional, alternative andexperimental photographic techniques with emerging digitaltechnologies. Built on the basics of photography and design, itincludes hands-on instruction in the black and white darkroomfor processing negatives and prints, as well as hands-oninstruction for producing and printing negatives with computers.Students are able to take their work back and forth between thetwo arenas utilizing the unique advantages that each has to offer.Students completing this certificate program will be qualifiedto work in custom photography labs and for professional fineartists, in entry-level positions in museums, and the growingindustry of image conservation and restoration. Additionally,this certificate prepares students for transfer to 4-year program.Required Courses16 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 67Digital Negatives for Darkroom Printing . . . . . 3PHOT 81AIntermediate Photo; B&W Film/Darkroom . . . . 4PHOT 86Mixed Media and the Photographic Image . . . . 3Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 50B, PHOT 83, PHOT 52, PHOT 130
CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENTB&W Photography: The PrintThis certificate program, built on the basics of photography anddesign, includes hands-on instruction in traditional darkroomprocesses with an emphasis on high-end black and white printingand presentation. Students will build a personal portfolio of workand achieve proficiency in what has now become an artisanalRequired Courses17 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 81AIntermediate Photo; B&W Film/Darkroom . . . . 4PHOT 81BAdvanced B&W Darkroom Techniques . . . . . . 4skill. Students completing this certificate program will bequalified to work in custom photography labs, operate darkroomfacilities, and to work for professional fine-artists. This certificatealso prepares students for transfer to 4-year programs of study atpublic and private institutions.PHOT 130B&W Photography: The Zone SystemThis certificate program, built on the basics of photography anddesign, includes in-depth and hands-on instruction in traditionalblack and white darkroom techniques with an emphasis on theproper exposure and development of negative films. Specifically,the “Zone System” created by Ansel Adams is explored in detail.Students completing this certificate program will be qualified towork in custom photography labs, to operate a darkroom facility,and to work for professional fine-artists. In addition to directemployment preparation, this certificate also readies studentsfor transfer to 4-year public or private institutions.Architectural PhotographyThis certificate provides instruction in architectural photographyand the use of large format cameras. Hands-on experience isgained in the manipulation of ambient and artificial lightsources and the application of professional lighting techniques.Students completing this certificate program will be qualified foremployment in the fields of architectural photography, real estatephotography, commercial photography, editorial photography,and to work as a photographer’s assistant.Portfolio Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 67, PHOT 82, PHOT 86Required Courses16 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 81AIntermediate Photo; B&W Film/Darkroom . . . . 4PHOT 82Zone System Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 99Business Practices of Photography . . . . . . . . 3Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 67, PHOT 81B, PHOT 86Required Courses17 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 100Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PHOT 80Outdoor and Ambient Light Photography . . . . 3PHOT 83View Camera Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2PHOT 85ABeginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . 4PHOT 102A Architectural Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Recommended Additional CourseworkPHOT 52, PHOT 99, PHOT 130
Collaborative DesignThe certificate program in Collaborative Design providesstudents with a strong foundation in multidisciplinary approachesto design and collaboration. Our approach offers students thecollaborative skills and experiences needed for success in today’sworkplace. The program enhances a focused study in any designdiscipline and also provides an introduction to design thinkingand making for all students.Motion Photography: FieldThis certificate provides hands-on instruction in motion and stillphotography using cameras with video capability in the field,emphasizing mixed lighting on location. Students will gain theaesthetic and technical skills necessary to professionally plan,capture, produce and deliver photographic stills and videos toclients or for electronic delivery. Certificate completion preparesstudents for employment in the following fields of photography:wedding and events, real estate, advertising, public relations,corporate presentations, documentary and photojournalism,athletics, travel, and to work as a photography assistant.Motion Photography: StudioThis certificate provides hands-on instruction in motion and stillphotography using cameras with video capability in the studioemphasizing artificial lighting. Students will gain the aestheticand technical skills necessary to professionally plan, capture,produce and deliver photographic stills and videos to clients orfor electronic delivery. Certificate completion prepares studentsfor employment in the following areas emphasizing studio skills:wedding and event photography, real estate, advertising, publicrelations, corporate presentations, product and food photographyor as a photography assistant.Required CoursesDSGN 105PHOT 101DSGN 110/VMD112DSGN 150/VMD11817 UnitsSurvey of Collaborative Design . . . . . 3Design Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . 3Rapid Visualization . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Color in Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Choose 5 Units from the Following Elective CoursesART 125A, ART 126, ART 130A, ART 132A, FASH 36A, FASH 54AIDST 3, PHOT 50A, PHOT 50B, PHOT 51, PHOT 57, PHOT 60A,PHOT 60B, PHOT 101B, PHOT 101C, PHOT 101D, PHOT 101E,PHOT 101G, VMD 105, VMD 120, VMD 130, VMD 140, VMD 150,VMD 152, VMD 154, VMD 164Required Courses16 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BCST 119Digital Media Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5PHOT 80Outdoor & Ambient Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BCST 141Field Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BCST 144Digital Video Editing: FCP & Premiere . . . . . . 4PHOT 52Photographers and Their Images . . . . . . . . . 1Recommended Additional CourseworkBCST 135, BCST 136, PHOT 99, PHOT 57 or BCST 159, PHOT 93Required Courses17 UnitsPHOT 51Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BCST 119Digital Media Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5PHOT 85ABeginning Lighting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . 4BCST 140Studio Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BCST 144Digital Video Editing: FCP & Premiere . . . . . . 4PHOT 52Photographers and Their Images . . . . . . . . . 1Recommended Additional CourseworkBCST 135, BCST 136, PHOT 99, PHOT 85B, PHOT 90, PHOT 93,PHOT 57 or BCST 159
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSESPHOT 50A History & Aesthetics of Photography Before 1945This course addresses the history of photography from itsinvention until 1945. Students visit museums, attend classlectures and participate in discussions.PHOT 50B History and Aesthetics of Photography Since 1945This course examines various aspects of photography, includingphotographers, photographs, and technical innovations, withintheir historical, social and cultural contexts since 1945.PHOT 51 Beginning PhotographyA basic course introducing photography, small format cameras(both film and digital), and the technical and aesthetic aspectsof making great images.PHOT 52 Photographers and Their ImagesProfessional photographers present their work to studentsand discuss topics in a question and answer format.PHOT 57 Photography for the WebPrereq: PHOT 51 or demo of exit skillsAn exploration of techniques used to acquire, prepare, andprocess photographs for online use including but not limitedto web templates and customized webpages.PHOT 60A Beginning PhotoshopAn introductory Photoshop course that emphasizes the technicalaspects of digital post production workflow in photography.PHOT 60B Intermediate PhotoshopPrereq: PHOT 50A or PHOT 81D or demo of exit skillsAn in-depth exploration of digital tools that will provide studentsskills to create expressive images and explore various electronicmethods of output. Students will integrate available technicalresources in preparation for a rapidly changing field. The courseincludes lectures, demonstrations, creative assignments, labexercises and class critiques.PHOT 67 Digital Negatives for Darkroom PrintingPrereq: PHOT 51 and PHOT 60A or PHOT 81D or demo of exit skillsAn in-depth exploration of digital tools that will provide studentsskills to create expressive images and explore various electronicmethods of output. Students will integrate available technicalresources in preparation for a rapidly changing field. The courseincludes lectures, demonstrations, creative assignments, labexercises and class critiques.PHOT 80 Outdoor and Ambient Light PhotographyPrereq: PHOT 51A hands-on, how-to course in managing natural light. Emphasisis on outdoor and existing light; designed to relate lighting tophoto-aesthetics and visual communication.PHOT 81A Intermediate: B&W Film/DarkroomPrereq: PHOT 51An intermediate level course that introduces the B&W darkroomincluding film processing, printing, and print finishing.Aesthetics and the language of photography are emphasized.PHOT 81B Advanced B&W Darkroom TechniquesPrereq: PHOT 81A and PHOT100/VMD101/DSGN101 or demo of exit skillsAn intensive exploration of the controls and materials of blackand white photogr
Associate in Science Degree with a Major in Photography. The program is designed so that students may satisfy the requirements for graduation from the College. The program adviser of the Photography Department will help students who wish to plan special programs of study. Required Courses
