Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionPHOTO 420 History of Photography Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3A This course provides an in-depth study of photography and photographically derived images. The course will focus on the development of the first photographic processes from the nineteenth century to current technologies. It explores the evolution of photographic imagery from its inception to current day. The course provides an in-depth study of photographic imagery made across diverse and underrepresented cultures and allows deep examination of imagery through the lens of impactful historical events. Students will develop visual literacy skills, learn how to analyze photographic imagery and be introduced to photographic theory. Students will have the opportunity to share images from their own photographic history and will have the opportunity to create images using historic processes. The format of the class includes lectures and discussions, visual presentations and a field trip to a gallery, museum, archive or a virtual photographic archive.Usually HeldMon Wed 3:00pm–4:20pm 