Class Details

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.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
PHTG-001.01Y: 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 .

Class Materials

This course either has not submitted any materials to the bookstore for use or is using Open Education Resources. Please check with the instructor.

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Course Details

Units

3 Units

Hours

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

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

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