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PHDI
30 courses with the subject PHDI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PHDI 1010Photo Composition and Design2.00
(2.00 lec) This course is an introduction to the concepts of image composition and design as it relates to photography and image-area management. You will utilize the six elements of photographic compositional technique and the seven elements of design as you explore a variety of subject matter including people, landscapes, buildings, and objects as you prepare a portfolio that will help you establish and further explore your personal vision. You will also develop an understanding of photographic aesthetics and demonstrate that knowledge during group critiques. You must provide your own digital camera, minimum of six mega pixels, digital SLR preferred. A digital SLR is required for all PHDI majors. into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060; or instructor approval.
PHDI 1110 Digital Photography 1 3.00 PHDI 1120 Lighting 1 3.00 General Education Choose an additional 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1 3.00 TOTAL CREDITS: 15.00
1.00 credit (1.00 lab) This course is designed to give you further access to the studio areas needed to complete assigned coursework in other courses, master previously learned skills, explor new techniques or simply work on portfolio production. into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060. 448
1.00 credit (1.00 lab) This course is designed to give you further access to the darkroom, studio areas, and equipment needed to complete assigned coursework in other courses, master previously learned skills, explore new techniques, or simply work on portfolio production. into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
1.00 credit (1.00 lab) This course is designed to give you further access to the darkroom, studio areas, and equipment needed to complete assigned coursework in other courses, master previously learned skills, explore new techniques, or simply work on portfolio production. into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
(2 lec/1.00 lab) This course introduces you to the recording, editing, mixing, and delivery of digital audio for photographers, graphic-designers, and web/interactive media designers. Beginning with the basic physics of sound, the psychology of sound perception, and its manipulation in the digital realm, you will learn the tools and techniques needed to present the audio portion of multimedia in a professional manner. or GRPH-1130 Intro to Graphics Software.
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) e This course is an introduction to the digital capture process and digital workflow. You will capture digital images using digital SLR cameras. You will download, catalog, process, edit and output digital image files using Raw processing applications and Adobe Photoshop software. A digital SLR is required for this course. into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060; or instructor approval. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course covers basic lighting techniques for both traditional silver-based and digital photography. You will learn the control of the five lighting elements of quality direction, ratio, quantity and color as they relate to creating three-dimensional contrast. You will explore the application of natural and tungsten lighting in the studio and on location. You must provide your own digital SLR and light meter for this course. into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060; or instructor approval.
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course follows up on the skills and techniques learned in Lighting 1. Major emphasis of this course is placed on the setup, operation, and utilization of studio flash photography equipment and accessories. Assignments and course content will allow you to experience studio flash both in the studio and on location. You must provide your own digital SLR camera and light meter for this course. instructor approval.
(1.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course is designed to help you prepare for employment opportunities as a photo assistant. You will be exposed to the expectations and demands of photo assisting through field trips, guest speakers and opportunities to assist program staff and student photographers. approval; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060. 449
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course is a continuation of the basics learned in Digital Photo 1 but with a greater emphasis on digital , SLR camera operation and image output through inkjet computers. You will capture images in the RAW file format on location and in the studio, tethered to a computer. You will use Photoshop Camera RAW and Phase One C1 Pro software. You must provide your own digital SLR camera and light meter for this course.
(1.00 lec/1.00 lab) This is a film-based course that provides you with a practical, hands-on experience in the operation and use of medium-format cameras and medium-format photography. You will use Hasselblad, Mamiya and other medium-format cameras in a variety of applications that will enable you to improve your exposure techniques and increase your personal creative vision. You must provide your own light meter for this course. instructor approval.
(1.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course provides you with a working knowledge of the technical and creative aspects of on-camera flash photography and allows you to use that knowledge to further your creative options and enhance your own personal vision. You will utilize on-camera flash in manual, automatic and TTL shooting modes, while employing a variety of on-camera flash techniques such as direct, bounce, fill-flash, shutter dragging, “slash and flash,” rear curtain sync, fast shutter sync, light painting, slave and multiple flash setups. You must provide your own digital SLR and light meter for this course. instructor approval.
(2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course is a continuation of the skills learned in Intro to Photographic Software. You will use Phase One Capture One software to capture images directly to the computer while shooting tethered in studio situations. You will use this software to edit and process the images as well. You will also gain a deeper understanding and functionality of Adobe Photoshop. 1020 Intro to Photographic Software. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This studio course covers the planning, setup, execution and presentation of product photography. While utilizing digital technology, you will develop the lighting skills necessary to photograph a variety of products including glassware, fabrics, reflective objects and food. You must provide your own digital SLR and light meter for this course. approval.
(2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This studio course covers the basics of professional portrait photography. You will explore the ins and outs of people photography as you develop interpersonal communication skills and photographer-to-subject rapport; learn lighting and posing techniques for individual, environmental and group portraits; and examine portrait applications in the professional marketplace and the equipment requirements needed to succeed in the portrait photography industry. Upon completing this course, you will have a portrait portfolio consisting of children, groups, couples, individuals and environmental portraits. You must provide your own digital SLR and light meter for this course. approval.
(2.00 lec) This course covers the creative and exciting area of fashion photography. You will develop timing and rapport with your subjects as you prepare fashion photography portfolios for yourself and for individual models. You will also explore some of the legal aspects of fashion photography such as consent, release forms and compensation.
(2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course introduces you to professional wedding photography techniques. You will learn the tools of the trade, as well as posing techniques, the various types of wedding photography, and the pricing and presentation of wedding photography. There will be a heavy emphasis on guest speakers in this course. You must provide your own digital SLR and light meter for this course. instructor approval. 450
(2.00 lec) This course gives you a thorough background in both the technical and aesthetic uses of infrared black-and- white and color films. You will use infrared films to produce a portfolio of images containing landscapes and architectural subjects, nature studies, portraits and fashion photographs. You must provide your own 35mm SLR, 25A red filter and light meter for this course. approval.
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course offers a hands-on opportunity to learn the operation and application of the 4x5 view camera. You will learn perspective, sharpness control, magnification, and exposure compensation as you perform classroom exercises and detailed assignments. You must provide your own light meter for this course. instructor approval.
(3.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course provides Photography and Digital Imaging students with the basic production skills necessary to produce dynamic multimedia presentations involving sound, motion and still photography. You will write basic production scripts, capture sound with external recording devices and capture HD video and still images with digital SLRs. You will use editing software to integrate your captured dynamic media assets into short stories and presentations that will be compatible with a variety of media delivery systems.
(3.00 lec) In this course, you will use digital technology to capture and convey a story with images and text, sound and motion. You will photograph and record HD video of news events, feature stories, interview subjects, and write captions as you perform assignments in the field and community publications. You will capture and edit images for publication and web distribution using digital SLR and HDSLR cameras and industry-standard software. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
1.00 credit (1.00 lab) This is an independent study course intended to provide you with equipment and software access on a self-directed basis. You will be required to plan and complete a project using the media tools of choice, as determined by both you and your instructor. 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060; current enrollment in PHDI program.
2.00 credits (2.00 lab) This is an independent study course, intended to provide you with equipment and software access on a self-directed basis. You will be required to plan and complete a project using the media tools of choice, as determined by both you and your instructor. 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060; current enrollment in PHDI program. 451
3.00 credits (3.00 lab) This is an independent study course intended to provide you with equipment and software access on a self-directed basis. You will be required to plan and complete a project using the media tools of choice, as determined by both you and your instructor. 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060; current enrollment in PHDI program.
PHDI 2400Post-Production for Media Professionals3.00
TOTAL CREDITS: 12.00 General Education (3 Credits) To earn the Dynamic Media certificate, students are required to successfully complete an additional three credits of General Education for a total of three credits from MnTC Goal Area 1. 293 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(3.00 lec) This course covers basic business concerns. Types and elements of communication, business structures, record-keeping techniques and tax necessities, résumé essentials and interviewing techniques, budgets, bids and personal/company promotional tactics and materials are covered. You will produce personal promotional materials and perform both a simulated and actual informational interview. You will be required to design, and have printed, collateral materials including business cards, résumés and letterhead. approval.
(3.00 int) This class provides on-the-job work experience with an emphasis on management by objective, as jointly determined by the student, instructor and internship supervisor. approval. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(3.00 lab) This is an independent study course, intended to provide you with equipment and software access on a self-directed basis. You will be required to plan and complete a project using the media tools of choice, as determined by both you and your instructor. 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060; current enrollment in PHDI.
