Course Catalog Information (24-25)
PHTG 301
Basic Photography
Course Description
This is an introduction to black and white photography, providing an overview of the 35mm single-lens reflex camera operating system. Students will gain a basic understanding of film processing, printing, and finishing while developing critical thinking skills to analyze historical, cultural, conceptual, and practical aspects of a medium used worldwide. The course is preparation 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
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Transferability
- Not transferable
- 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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