PHOTO 5 - Introduction to Photography

    Recent Professors
    E. McTeer, D. Richards, S. Deasy, V. Flores, C. Derksen, R. Caraveo, R. Jerkovich, J. Merrell and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–39 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This non-lab, beginning photography course introduces the basic principles, practices, and aesthetics of image making using digital cameras. Survey of photography's historical and contemporary role in our multicultural society. Emphasis on: using the camera, light, and visual language for expressing ideas photographically. Students must provide their own basic camera. (A, CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:15am, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:45am, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm