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  • PHOT 1420: Studio Portraits

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    This course covers the use of studio lighting and cameras to produce professional looking portraits. Emphasis will be on the use of time-proven techniques and equipment to capture creative images of individuals, couples, small and large groups of people. A critical skill in this area is the ability to use the correct lighting and posing to enhance the character and features of the customer. Projects will include typical business, family, high school senior, on-location, and group portrait techniques.Prerequisites: PHOT1050 and 1110.
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  • PHOT 1510: Color Management

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    This course builds on the skills introduced in the prerequisite courses by providing advanced color theory and practical application of digital color management techniques by using various types of calibration equipment. At the heart of this course is a thorough understanding of color theory, color application, color recognition and color adjustments as it relates to the production of high-quality color images. The student will use various monitor calibration and profiling techniques to develop a system of consistent and predictable image quality. An introduction to small and large format printing will enhance the application of these new skills. Prerequisites:PHOT 1310 and 1320
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  • PHOT 1523: Film and Darkroom

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    Creating black-and-white prints in a traditional darkroom requires an understanding of the relationship between light, chemical and silver-based materials (photographic film and paper). This class concentrates on the basics of film exposure, film development and the printing of negatives in a traditional 'wet' darkroom. The class will learn to make properly-exposed and -developed negatives. In the printing darkroom, students will work with resin-coated paper, learning to control contrast and density, and exploring techniques such as dodging, burning and solarization. Safe, responsible darkroom habits are a critical part of the course curriculum. By semester's end, each student will have produced a portfolio of black-and-white prints.
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  • PHOT 1550: DSLR Video

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the visual artist/technician to the concepts, uses and operation of digital single lens reflex (DSLR) video cameras. Emphasis will be placed on the use of DSLR camera and video/audio equipment to augment the practice of photography for special events such as weddings, anniversaries, and other events. Camera capture techniques using different compositions, zooms, views and angles will be covered along with basic storyboarding. Basic video editing will cover importing, organizing, clip management, transitions, special effects, and adding audio tracks that can be used to create multimedia presentations. Information on storage and presentation to the client and customer will also be covered. Prerequisites:PHOT 1050 and 1310
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  • PHOT 1610: Advanced Software

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    This course will bring the student to the advanced level of image processing by building on the tools and skills from PHOT 1310 Lightroom and PHOT 1320 Photoshop for Photographers. This project-based course will simulate many real-life projects and challenges that a photographer will face in this industry. Some of the skills that students will expected to master will be advanced portrait retouching, non-destructive based editing, image enhancement, corrective techniques, creating composites and solving image problems. Prerequisites:PHOT 1050, 1310 and 1320
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  • PHOT 1650: Design Foundations of Photography

    3.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    In this course the student will learn to apply the traditional principals of design to the process of photography. Students will explore ways that professional photographers apply cultural, historical, and aesthetic principals in order to communicate specific ideas. The course allows students to explore photographic subject matter including people, landscapes, and still life in terms of photographys visual language. Students will discuss and develop their personal style as a photographer, and identify this style within a historical and cultural context. Students will also view the work of contemporary masters, and students will make images and participate in critique sessions to further expand their command of visual aesthetics.
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  • PHOT 1651: Product Photography

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    In this course, students will take part in the planning, photography, and post-production of product-type photography projects. Emphasis will be given to studio lighting, and students will apply lighting and aesthetic skills to a variety of assignments including architecture, food, still-life objects, glassware, and people. Students will also replicate industry work as they make images according to client specifications regarding size, cropping, file format output, color, and other layout considerations. The student will review and investigate all the variables, controls, and characteristics related to a professional photo shoot in an effort to create a higher quality digital image and a better understanding of the advancing technology. Prerequisites:PHOT1050, 1110, 1310, 1320 and 1420
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  • PHOT 1680: Photo Business Preparation

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    Course Description: Successful photographers have a set of skills that include time management, organization, marketing, professional ethics, accounting and general business policies. These are the topics covered in this courses all while building a indepth business plan customized to your ideas. The purpose is to prepare the individual for all the aspects of the business side of this industry. Whether the photographer or technician works for themselves as an entrepreneur or is employed by a photography company this knowledge will be beneficial to their success. Prerequisites: PHOT 1050, PHOT 1420
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  • PHOT 1740: Macro Photography

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    Macro or close-up photography can be a difficult skill to master, even though it is used in many different areas of the photographic industry. Nature photography, medical and forensic photography, the copy and restoration industry, industrial and commercial photography are just some of the career clusters that benefit from good macro photography skills. Real-life projects in this course will include the use of special macro lenses, ring flashes, and special lighting techniques to capture high-quality close-up images. Prerequisites: PHOT 1050 or 1100.
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  • PHOT 1750: Portrait Photography

    4.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of commercial portraiture. Students will apply knowledge of lighting and exposure, along with understanding of posing and styling, in order to make images for todays discriminating consumer. Assignments will include a variety of genres of portrait photography and pictorial styles. Students will also make images in a variety of lighting conditions including existing environmental portraits, studio lighting, and existing ambient and window light conditions.
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