Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area C1DescriptionPHOTO 301 Beginning Photography Units: 3 Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L3 This course combines lectures with hands-on experience in traditional black and white photography. Students will work primarily with film cameras. Students will develop visual literacy through photographic exploration and image evaluation. Methods of visual communication and compositional development will be included in instruction. Students will examine the role of composition, light, and imagination in the production of photographic images. Historical and contemporary photographers will be introduced. Methods of image critique and evaluation will be emphasized. Instruction includes camera function, exposure control, composition, elements and principles of design, historical context of photography and its impact on historical events, film processing, enlarging prints, low light photography, and print finishing. The format of the class includes lectures, critiques, visual presentations, lab time, an optional field trip at no expense to the student, exams and a portfolio. Students may challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.Usually HeldTue 10:00am–11:50am, Fri 9:00am–12:20pm, Fri 11:00am–2:05pm, Fri 9:00am–10:50am 