PHOT 51 - Beginning Photography

    Recent Professors
    Stephanie Scott Williamson, Nadereh Degani, Jeffrey J. Weston, Connie M. Begg
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    ESL 188 An introduction to photography aesthetic and technical skills, including manual functions of digital cameras, image creation and capture, file management and workflow, image adjustment and digi- tal printing. The course will also introduce students to important historical and contemporary practitioners. Group critiques and practical labs using the camera and Adobe Software will help develop ideas and technical skills. This course is a major and certificate requirement. UC/CSU Students should own a 35mm digital camera with manual operations such as ISO, shutter and aperture or arrange to borrow one from the department.
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:10pm–4:00pm, Mon 9:10am–12:00pm, Tue Thu 1:10pm–2:00pm, Tue Thu 10:10am–12:00pm