# Photography (PHOTO) courses Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 17 courses Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44220/44471/44477 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026. ### PHOTO 20 — Photojournalism I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 071 .. - **C-ID:** JOUR 160 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Components of photojournalism: Focus on theory and practice in press and online publications, using the camera as reporting and communications tool, emphasizing photographic composition for impact, clarity and creativity. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in JOURN 20. ### PHOTO 21 — Photojournalism II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 020 or Instructor's approval . - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule - Not open for credit for students who have completed PHOTO 31A. Continuation of PHOTO 20: Focus on practice in press and online publications, employ the camera as reporting and communications tool, emphasizing photographic composition for impact, clarity and creativity. ### PHOTO 25 — Looking at Images: History and Aesthetics of Photography - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule - . - AA/AS area 3; Cal-GETC Area 3A; Survey of photography from its earliest experimenters and technologies to contemporary digital practices and trends: Consideration and examination of photography within artistic, cultural and social contexts. ### PHOTO 30A — Beginning Photographic Art and Design - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/photo.md) - Students must have a working knowledge of the camera and computer operations. Beginning photography critique and portfolio building: Application of intent, composition and color theory. ### PHOTO 30B — Intermediate Photographic Art and Design - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** PHOTO 030A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule - Students must have a working knowledge of the camera and computer operations. Continuation of PHOTO 30A: Intermediate photography critique and portfolio building, Application of intent, composition and color theory. ### PHOTO 30C — Advanced Photographic Art and Design - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** PHOTO 030B. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule - Students must have a working knowledge of the camera and computer operations. Continuation of PHOTO 30B: Advanced photography critique and portfolio building: Application of intent, composition and color theory. ### PHOTO 71 — Introduction to Digital Photography I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 6 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/photo.md) - Students must have a working knowledge of computers. Not open for credit to students who have completed PHOTO 70. Basic theory and practical application to digital photography: camera operation, image adjustment and file management, use of standard industry editing software (Lightroom). ### PHOTO 72 — Introduction to Digital Photography II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Continuation of PHOTO 71: Intermediate use of digital camera components; reinforcing and elaborating on skills developed in introductory course; intermediate manipulation of images; focus on two current photo-editing programs for post-production. ### PHOTO 74A — Beginning DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 071. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/photo.md) - Not open for credit to students who have completed or are concurrently enrolled in PHOTO 220A. Students must have a working knowledge of the DSLR camera and computer operations. Beginning professional level DSLR and processing skills: Theory of production of photos for portraiture, editorial, event, and tabletop products, camera capture, fundamental techniques, lighting, shadow, highlights, introduction to commercial assignments. ### PHOTO 74B — Beginning DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 074A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/photo.md) - Not open for credit to students who have completed PHOTO 220B and/or 220C. Students must have a working knowledge of the DSLR camera and computer operations. Continuation of PHOTO 74A: Application of production of photos for portraiture, editorial, event, and tabletop products, camera capture, fundamental techniques, lighting, shadow, highlights, introduction to studio location assignments, introduction and organization of a professional portfolio. ### PHOTO 75A — Intermediate DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 074A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/photo.md) Intermediate professional level DSLR and post-production skills: Theory of production of photos for portraiture, editorial, event, and tabletop products, camera capture, fundamental techniques, lighting, shadow, highlights, continuation of commercial assignments, Introduction to business practices, marketing, and customer service. ### PHOTO 75B — Intermediate DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 075A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/photo.md) Continuation of PHOTO 75A: Introduction to using self-direction to apply the theory of production of photos for portraiture, editorial, event, and tabletop products, camera capture, intermediate techniques, lighting, shadow, highlights, continuation of commercial assignments, Introduction to business practices, marketing, and customer service, developing the selective portfolio. ### PHOTO 76A — Advanced Professional Photography I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 075A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/photo.md) Advanced professional level DSLR and processing skills: Introduction to building personal style, self-direction, self-production, production management, synthesizing theory to create unique visual images; developing photographic specialties, continuation of commercial assignments, continuation of business practices, marketing, and customer service. ### PHOTO 76B — Advanced Professional Photography II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** PHOTO 076A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/photo.md) Continuation of PHOTO 76A: Advanced professional level DSLR and processing skills: Introduction to building personal style, self-direction, production management, synthesizing theory to create unique visual images; continuation of commercial assignments, continuation of business practices, marketing, and customer service, creation of unique portfolio for specific markets. ### PHOTO 180 — HDSLR Workflow for Digital Photography and Cinematography - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Advanced HDSLR/HD Mirrorless camera exploration of still and motion video: Intermediate to advanced techniques of shooting high resolution stills and full HD video, exploration of the HDSLR aesthetic, emphasis on low cost alternatives to video production popular with indie filmmakers. ### PHOTO 182 — Introduction to Lighting for Video and Video Equipped DSLR - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Lighting basics for cinema/still photographers and videographers: Fundamental applications of lighting in both studio and location settings; use of artificial and available light for both video-equipped DSLR and video-camera cinematography: aesthetic style, evaluation, setup and recording of light for professional production. ### PHOTO 200 — Special Projects Laboratory - **Units:** 1-2 - **Hours:** 0 - 2 hours lecture, 3 - 6 hours lab - **Formerly:** PHOTO 251. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Special projects laboratory for Photography: Opportunity for students to work on specific projects to develop expertise in field of study.