Class Details

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.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
PHTG-301.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Course Details

Units

0 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
• Weekly Lab Hours: 3

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Non-credit Class

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

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