Class Details

PHTG 304
Introduction to Digital Photography

Course Description

This is an introduction to digital photography and digital imaging processes. Students will gain proficiency in the use of a digital camera and explore the digital darkroom using Adobe Lightroom. They will build skills in digital print output for both fine art and commercial applications, while gaining knowledge of issues in contemporary photography and learning to analyze and discuss photographic imagery. Experience in basic beginning photography and wet darkroom practices is recommended.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Footnote:
PHTG-304.-51Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Course Details

Units

0 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
• Weekly Lab Hours: 3

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Non-credit Class

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL 261. and ESL 265., or ESL 461. and ESL 465., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.