Photography PHOTO

PHOTO 20 Photojournalism I

Units

3

Hours

2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab

Prerequisite

PHOTO 071 ..

Transfers to

CSU

C-ID

JOUR 160

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHOTO 25 Looking at Images: History and Aesthetics of Photography

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

.

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHOTO 30A Beginning Photographic Art and Design

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

PHOTO 30B Intermediate Photographic Art and Design

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

PHOTO 030A.

Transfers to

CSU

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHOTO 30C Advanced Photographic Art and Design

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

PHOTO 030B.

Transfers to

CSU

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHOTO 71 Introduction to Digital Photography I

Units

3

Hours

2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab

Transfers to

CSU

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).

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections)

PHOTO 72 Introduction to Digital Photography II

Units

3

Hours

2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab

Transfers to

CSU

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

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

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

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

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

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

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

PHOTO 76A Advanced Professional Photography I

Units

3

Hours

2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab

Prerequisite

PHOTO 075A.

Transfers to

CSU

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

PHOTO 76B Advanced Professional Photography II

Units

3

Hours

2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab

Prerequisite

PHOTO 076A.

Transfers to

CSU

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

PHOTO 180 HDSLR Workflow for Digital Photography and Cinematography

Units

3

Hours

2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab

Transfers to

CSU

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHOTO 200 Special Projects Laboratory

Units

1-2

Hours

0 - 2 hours lecture, 3 - 6 hours lab

Formerly

PHOTO 251.

Special projects laboratory for Photography: Opportunity for students to work on specific projects to develop expertise in field of study.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.