College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
1.
Division: Arts, Languages, and Social Sciences
2.
Course ID and Number: Art 67
3.
Course Title: Documentary Photography
4.
Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web
address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf]
Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): Art
5.
Check one of the following:
New Course
If curriculum has been offered under a different discipline and/or name, identify the former course:
Change to existing course (course discipline and number are not changing)
Should another course be inactivated?
Title of course to be inactivated:
6.
No
Yes
Inactivation date:
Is course part of a CR Degree/Certificate Program? (If New is selected above, check No) No
Yes
If yes, specify program code(s). (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):
Required course
Restricted elective
7.
Provide explanation and justification for addition/change/deletion:
The course outline requires updating and addition of newly developed S.L.O.s
8. List any special materials, equipment, tools, etc. that students must purchase:
Camera (film based), film, printing paper, etc.
9. Will this course have an instructional materials fee? No
Fee: $20
Submitted by:
D. Anthony Mahone Tel. Ext.
Division Chair: Justine Shaw
Yes
Date: 9/11/07
Review Date: October 24, 2007
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 12/11/07
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Yes
Date: 11/9/07
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FOR AN EXISTING COURSE
FEATURES
OLD
NEW
A course that will survey past
and present uses of
documentary photography.
Creative projects will explore
the traditions and uses of the
photograph as documentation.
Emphasis will be placed on
the production of a
documentary portfolio that
exemplifies the students’
individual ideas and concerns
in the field of documentary
photography.
A course designed to provide
students with studio, lecture, and
field experience dealing with the
concerns of documentary
photography. Students will
explore a variety of techniques
designed to produce photography
imagery that tells a story (i.e.,
liquid emulsion on object, book
making, the photo essay) and
shares the subjects lived
experience with the viewer.
Students will explore the work of
multicultural contemporary and
classic documentary
photographers. Emphasis will be
placed on the production of a
portfolio that exemplifies the
students’ individual concerns in
the field of documentary
photography.
Select
Select
Art-35
None
Recommended
Preparation
None
Art-35
Maximum Class Size
26
30
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
2
not repeatable
Catalog Description
(Please include complete
text of old and new catalog
descriptions.)
Grading Standard
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Other
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the “old” (current) information and
proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE: 9/11/07
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: Art 67
COURSE TITLE: Documentary Photography
FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: Spring 2008
TOTAL UNITS: 3
TOTAL HOURS: 108
[Lecture Units: 1.5
[Lecture Hours: 27
Lab Units: 1.5]
Lab Hours: 81]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 30
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Is this course repeatable for additional credit units: No
Grade-CR/NC Option
Yes
If yes, how many total enrollments?
Is this course to be offered as part of the Honors Program? No
Yes
If yes, explain how honors sections of the course are different from standard sections.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The catalog description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the
course is designed to fulfill.
A course designed to provide students with studio, lecture, and field experience dealing
with the concerns of documentary photography. Students will explore a variety of
techniques designed to produce photography imagery that tells a story (i.e., liquid
emulsion on object, book making, the photo essay) and shares the subjects lived
experience with the viewer. Students will explore the work of multicultural contemporary
and classic documentary photographers. Emphasis will be placed on the production of a
portfolio that exemplifies the students’ individual concerns in the field of documentary
photography.
Special notes or advisories:
Field trips may be required. Students must provide own transportation.
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
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RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s): Art 35
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
A previous knowledge of camera operation, film processing, and darkroom printing would
be helpful for the successful completion of this course.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should the student be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1. Describe the historical significance of documentary photography and its relevance to
social change.
2. Learn techniques to convey self-determination in the subject of the documentary image
in a multicultural context.
3. Name artists from various mediums and describe their techniques of conveying
information (i.e., storytelling, exposé, etc.) to the viewer.
4. Explain all components of the zone system and apply its principles to creating filmbased photographic images.
5. Learn to make proficient photographic prints using a variety of printmaking techniques
including: dodging, burning, contrast control, and print toning.
6. Describe and utilize the basic principles of photographic composition including:
contrast, focal point, negative space.
7. Determine and employ suitable lighting sources in the field and in the studio.
8. Produce a professional portfolio of photographs that demonstrates an understanding of
techniques and visual ideas for both critiques and grading.
COURSE CONTENT
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
1. Communicating with the viewer about the lives of the subjects through presentation of
documentary portraits.
2. The history of documentary photography in terms of respecting the subject in a
multicultural context.
3. Designing an image using the principles of the zone system.
4. Image making as a means to create effective voice.
5. How the use of different film and exposure techniques (i.e., slow, fine grain film versus
fast, grain film) affect the photograph's visual impact.
6. How alternative presentation techniques (i.e., hand made book, liquid emulsion on
objects, etc.) can be the conduit to story telling about an individual.
7. The use of toners and other chemicals to affect the visual impact and technical quality
of photographs.
8. The integration of visual principles (elements of composition), and aesthetic principles
(personal viewpoint & iconography) into all photographic subject matter.
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Images have the ability to imprint upon the brain, educate, create understanding and
uplift society.
2. Proper use to the tools and materials of photography including the camera, films,
photographic papers, the enlarger, and other photographic equipment including lens
attachments (tripod, cable release, filters, and flash.)
3. The relationship of composition in documentary photography to communicating an
idea to the viewer.
4. Fundamental printmaking techniques (including dodging, burning, enlarger filters, and
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toning).
5. The emotive characteristics and cultural context of photographic image making.
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
1. Ways of seeing the 'other' in Western (i.e., European and North American) documentary
image making.
2. Deconstructing the stereotypes of the 'other ' in society and allowing the subject to tell
their own story.
3. The aesthetic and functional differences and similarities between Western and nonWestern (i.e., Asian, Latin American, African, and Native American) photography.
4. The intervention of feminist, queer, and multicultural theories within regional, national,
and global practices in photography.
5. Comparison and contrast between historical and contemporary issues in current
photography.
6. How photography has been used as a means to inform and manipulate issues including
gender, diversity, multi-culturalism and class.
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Use a camera to produce well-exposed negatives based on a range of technical and
visual assignments.
2. Follow directions, listen carefully during demonstrations, lectures, critiques and group
discussions.
3. Respond thoughtfully to questions, statements, discussion topics, and other issues
presented during lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and critiques.
4. Using proper terminology express an understanding of the technical skills of
photography including: camera operation, film development, enlarger use, image making
and composition, print preparation and presentation,
5. Produce unique photographs following a range of technical and visual assignments.
6. Effectively incorporate the range of issues, concepts and themes presented in the class
in their own photographs.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Participate in regularly scheduled lectures, and class discussions.
2. Participate in individual critiques and one-on-one discussions.
3. Participate in regularly scheduled group critiques.
4. Participate in class demonstration activities.
5. Participate in field trips to museums, galleries, and to nature-landscape locations.
6. Complete laboratory based technical assignments.
7. Complete text based homework assignments.
8. Complete regularly scheduled, photo-based homework assignments.
9. Prepare and complete a portfolio of fine art photographs.
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ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes? Indicate which assessments (if any)
are required for all sections.
Representative assessment tasks:
1. Written tests, quizzes and exams based on concepts and skills covered in class.
2. Regularly scheduled evaluation of all homework assignments.
3. Regularly scheduled evaluation of all photographic assignments to assess student's
development of technical skills and their comprehension of concepts, and themes
presented and discussed in class.
4. Regularly scheduled individual critiques to assess students comprehension and
communication of themes, concepts and skills.
Required assessments for all sections – to include but not limited to:
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author Henry
Horenstein
Author Barbara
Title
Black and White Photography, A Basic Manual,
Upton and R. London
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Title
Photography : A Short Course
Date
Date
2005
2006
Other Appropriate Readings:
A course packet including articles, essays, photographic examples that cover technical
skills, concepts, and themes pertinent to photography.
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PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY:
CSU
UC
If CSU transferability is proposed (courses numbered
1-99), indicate whether general elective credit or specific
course equivalent credit is proposed.
If specific course equivalent credit is proposed, give
course numbers/ titles of at least two comparable lower
division courses from a UC, CSU, or equivalent
institution.
None
General elective credit
Specific course equivalent
1.
,
(Campus)
2.
,
(Campus)
CURRENTLY APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION
CR
CSU
IGETC
CR GE Category:
CSU GE Category:
IGETC Category:
PROPOSED CR GENERAL EDUCATION
Rationale for CR General Education approval (including category designation):
Natural Science
Social Science
Humanities
Language and Rationality
Writing
Oral Communications
Analytical Thinking
PROPOSED CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)
A. Communications and Critical Thinking
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical Thinking
C. Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign
Language
C1 – Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
C2 – Humanities (Literature,
Philosophy, Foreign Language)
E. Lifelong Understanding and SelfDevelopment
E1 – Lifelong Understanding
E2 – Self-Development
B. Science and Math
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Life Science
B3 – Laboratory Activity
B4 – Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
D. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions
D0 – Sociology and Criminology
D1 – Anthropology and Archeology
D2 – Economics
D3 – Ethnic Studies
D5 – Geography
D6 – History
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral
Science
D8 – Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions
D9 – Psychology
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category: Same as above
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Proposed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
1A – English Composition
1B – Critical Thinking-English Composition
1C – Oral Communication (CSU requirement only)
2A – Math
3A – Arts
3B – Humanities
4A – Anthropology and Archaeology
4B – Economics
4E – Geography
4F – History
4G – Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
4H – Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
4I – Psychology
4J – Sociology & Criminology
5A – Physical Science
5B – Biological Science
6A – Languages Other Than English
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category:
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER ART-67
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: ARTS Arts
2. Subject: Art
16. CoRequisite Course: None
Course No: 67
17. Recommended Prep: ART-35
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 30
4. Min/Maximum Units: 3.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: E Not Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Documentary Photography
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Documentary Photography
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
10. National ID
11. Local ID
(CIP):
(TOPS):
50.0605
101100
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
26. Billing Method: T-Term
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits: 3.0

Level Two Work Experience:


NWE Not Coop Work Experience
29. Purpose: A Liberal Arts Sciences
Level Three:
30. Articulation No.
Placeholder for GE OR
(CAN):
DOES NOT APPLY
31. Articulation Seq.
Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only
(CAN):
13. Instructional Method: LL Lecture/Lab
33. Equates to another course?
14. Lec TLUs: 2.25 Contact Hours: 27
Lab TLUs: 4.5 Contact Hours: 81
Lecture/Lab TLUs: 6.75 Contact Hours: 108
34. The addition of this course will inactive
number). Inactive at end of
term.
(course number).
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Catalog.
.
Curriculum Approval Date: 12/11/07
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(course