Chabot College
November 1993
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Photography 55
CAREERS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Catalog Description:
55 - Careers in Photography
1 unit
Opportunities in various areas of photography including commercial, industrial, portraiture, sales,
photofinishing; and the investigation of photography as an art form. 1 hour.
[Typical contact hours: 17.5]
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. become familiar with photography as visual communication;
2. understand the various professional fields of photography such as portraiture, commercial, and
industrial;
3. investigate the types of licenses encountered in the photographic field such as business permits,
model releases, re-sale numbers;
4. study contemporary trends in photographic art;
5. research in depth one specific area of photography and report findings to class;
6. prepare a resume, portfolio, and job application.
Course Content:
1. Introduction to various areas of photography
a. Industrial
b. Portraiture
c. Wedding
d. Photo sales
e. Scientific and medical
f. Photofinishing
2. Study of positions and responsibilities
a. Duties of positions
b. Qualifications needed
c. Equipment needed
d. Opportunities for employment
e. Chances for success
3. Applications
a. Preparation of a resume
b. How to fill out applications
c. Job interviews
d. Portfolios
4. Photography as Art
a. Brief history of the visual image
b. Contemporary trends
c. Exhibiting work
Chabot College
Course Outline for Photography 55, Page 2
November 1993
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Laboratory demonstration
Audio/visual materials
In-class critique
Selected readings
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Written examinations
Critiques of photographs submitted
Textbook(s) Typical:
None
Special Student Materials:
None
EG:kh Photo55
Revised: 11/4/93