Philippine Society and Culture Through Film

This course examines various cultural themes, sociopolitical, geographical, and historical factors of Philippine culture and society through cinema. Various cultural themes and sociopolitical influences on the Filipino experience through time discussed in this course include, but are not limited to the following: images of Filipinos, language distribution, interpersonal relations, ideas of self, belief systems, indigeneity, sex roles, the "Filipino Dream", immigration, and alienation.

The Filipino Family

This course examines traditional and contemporary characteristics of the Filipino family with an emphasis on the impact of colonialism on family dynamics in the Philippines and Filipino communities in the diaspora. Other issues to be discussed in the context of the Filipino family include emigration and immigration, belief systems and faith, the evolution of cultural values, intergenerational conflict, colonial mentality, colorism, sexuality, gender identities, and transnationalism.

Independent Study

Independent Study allows individual students to explore academic interests in Philippine Studies through guided research projects. Students are required to either write a research paper or give a presentation on their work.

College Internship

Photography related work experience and further career development in a supervised setting. On campus college work experience in CCSF Photography Department. Resume writing, networking, communication and interview skills. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

Industry Internship

Photography related work experience and further career development in a supervised setting. Work experience in an approved industry facility such as a photography studio, publication, design studio, art gallery or museum and/or production team. Or work in the photography department. Professional presence, networking, communication and interview skills are addressed. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

Portfolio Production

Production of a portfolio in preparation for a career in commercial, documentary or fine arts photography or for transfer to a four-year institution. Focus will be on technical and aesthetic issues as well as portfolio presentation and marketing strategies.

Phase One - Capture One

A digital photography course to help students prepare for the Phase One Certified Professional (POCP) Exam. Topics include Phase One medium format digital camera handling & configurations, tethered and non-tethered capture, device calibration, file processing, image manipulation and enhancement and output using Capture One software.