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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37530 | PHTG 301 | 01Y | ······· | TBA-TBA | Lisa Teng | ONLINE |
| ·T····· | 09:30 AM-12:20 PM | A65 | ||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | TBA | TBA | |||
| ······· | TBA-TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
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 .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Short Course in Photography: Film & Darkroom (10th Edition) London © 2019 ISBN: 9780134638850 | Textbook | Recommended | $126.75 | $95.25 | $53.24 | |
| Short Course in Photography, A (10th Edition) London ISBN: 9780134639413 | E-Book | Recommended | $110.25 | |||
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
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
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