PHOT 150 - History of Photography

    Recent Professors
    Caitlin Quinn Fares, Patricio Chavez, Amanda Dean Dahlgren
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course is a survey of the global history and development of photography. Emphasis is placed on the various scientific and aesthetic issues involved in creating the “light-based” image, from its experimental beginnings through the digital age. Topics include the social, cultural, and ethical impacts of photography, the chemical and optical requirements of the process, and the major diverse historical figures in the development of photography and photographic genres. This course is designed for students interested in the history of photography as well as photography majors and those seeking career opportunities in photography. Remove additional instructional supplies as they are no longer needed.
    Usually Held
    Thu 12:45pm–3:15pm, Tue 12:45pm–3:15pm, Mon 12:45pm–3:15pm, Mon Wed 10:50am–12:10pm