PHTG 301
Basic Photography
Course Description
This is an introductory course to black-and-white photography, providing an overview of the operating system of the 35mm single-lens reflex camera. Students will develop a basic understanding and gain hands-on experience in film processing, printing, and finishing techniques. The course also fosters critical thinking skills, enabling students to analyze the historical, cultural, conceptual, and practical aspects of a medium used worldwide. It serves as a foundation for further exploration in photography, including digital imaging.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
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| 28100 | PHTG 301 | 03Y | ······· | TBA-TBA | Lisa Teng | ONLINE |
| ·T····· | 12:30 PM-03:20 PM | A65 | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | TBA | TBA | |||
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Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-09-22 to 2025-12-12.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
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| New | Used | New | Used | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-Credit
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Pre-algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra