Continues the exploration of photography as a creative medium with required technical and conceptual skills. Encourages personal expression through practice and the analysis of historical precedents. Includes such topics as exposure, color, white balance, contrast control, editing, digital printing, scanning negatives, Adobe Lightroom, and fine-tuning the camera. Explores in-depth natural and artificial light, including an introduction to studio lighting. Teaches Medium and Large Format photography techniques. Prerequisites: PHOT M10 or suitable portfolio. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Designed for the student who is serious about photography or who is considering fine art photography or professional photography as a career choice. Formerly: PHOT M01B.

Provides a thorough study for career development, academic goals, and life planning. Includes assessment tools for identifying personality type; clarifying interests, skills, and values; and establishing college majors and careers. Addresses psychological and social issues that impact career and life choices. Covers decision-making processes, labor market trends, career research, interviewing skills, and résumé writing. UC Credit Limitation: COL M01, COUN M01, COUN M01H, COUN M02, COUN M05, COUN M10, LS M03 combined: max credit, 3 units. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Develops students’ learning strategies for college and life skill success. Examines and practices critical thinking, study methods, learning styles, time management, test preparation and test-taking, and self-regulated learning. Addresses psychological, physiological, and sociological issues that impact the culture of higher education and help prepare students for college readiness. Notes: UC Credit Limitations: COL M01, COUN M01, COUN M01H, COUN M02, COUN M05, COUN M10, COUN M23, LS M03 combined - maximum credit, 3 units. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.