PHOTO 5 - Introduction to Photography

    Recent Professors
    C. Derksen, V. Flores, D. Richards, R. Jerkovich, E. McTeer, A. Trevino-Perez, J. Merrell, K. Petersen and 9 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–39 students
    Difficulty
    5.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 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, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:15pm, Mon Tue Fri 1:25pm–2:15pm