PHTG 7
Exploring Visual Expression
Course Description
This course aims to delve into visual expression using photography as a medium. It covers fundamental concepts such as perception, light, color, composition, and visual awareness. Additionally, it fosters the development of critical thinking skills to convey aesthetic, intellectual, and emotional concerns through photography. The course also provides a basic overview of the history of photography as a medium. Furthermore, participants will receive instruction on how to effectively use cameras, lenses, and other creative controls to enhance their photographic skills.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37142 | PHTG 7 | 64Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Hiroyo Kaneko | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
PHTG-007.-64Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. 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. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Digital Photography: A Basic Manual Horenstein © 2011 ISBN: 9780316020749 | Textbook | Recommended | $25.25 | $19.00 | $20.20 | $10.10 |
| Short Story of Photography Smith © 2018 ISBN: 9781786272010 | Textbook | Required | $13.50 | $10.25 | $5.40 | |
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.