Course Catalog Information (24-25)
PHTG 1
Basic Photography
Course Description
Introduction to black and white photography. Overview of the 35mm single lens reflex camera operating system. Basic understanding of film processing, printing and finishing. Development of critical thinking skills to analyze historical, cultural, conceptual and practical aspects of a medium used worldwide. Preparatory for further work in photography including digital imaging.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of wet darkroom processes to create photographs using a 35mm film camera.
Course Details
- Units
- 3 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 261 and ESL 265, or ESL 461 and ESL 465, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Pre-algebra or equivalent or higher, or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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