Photography (PHOW)
8 courses · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
PHOW NC101 Digital Cameras, Digital Photos
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- 12 (12 lecture)
Students learn the basics of photography, the features of digital cameras, how to take better digital photos, and how to correct common photo problems using photo editing software. Designed for beginners or students with some experience in digital photography. Students should bring cameras and sample pictures to class. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
PHOW NC102 Photography for Storytellers
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Create photo essays on specific editorial subjects for magazines, books, blogs and company newsletters. Student focus will be on photographing architecture, food, location, nature, events and people. All will be covered with an emphasis on the storyline specific to each genre. Refining editing and image processing skills will be emphasized for each subject. By the end of this class, students will learn the skills to produce dynamic photo stories on a wide range of topics. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
PHOW NC103 Smartphone Photography
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Learn to create stunning photographs of a wide range of subjects with your smartphone, from people, food and buildings to events and locations. By the end of this course, students will master the amazing range of tools built into their smartphones, from different focal length lenses, image file formats and shallow depth of field portraits to shooting in night mode and creating panoramic images. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
PHOW NC201 Photoshop I: for Digital Photographers
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- 25 (25 lecture)
This class focuses on the introduction and fundamentals of Photoshop for the PC and Mac, including the use of tools, introduction of image adjustments and layers. Students learn shortcuts to increase productivity and engage in repeated practice in a lab setting to reinforce concepts presented through lecture and demonstration. The student should complete the course with confidence to be able to fully navigate the interface of Photoshop and be comfortable following further demonstrations in the application. Familiarity with Photoshop on the PC or Macintosh recommended. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
PHOW NC202 Photoshop II: for Digital Photographers
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- 25 (25 lecture)
This class focuses on using the fundamentals of Photoshop for the PC and Mac to complete unique, personal projects, including preparing digital images for print or internet. There will be the introduction of layer masks and blend modes to enhance the image quality. Students will learn shortcuts to increase productivity and engage in repeated practice in a lab setting to reinforce concepts presented through lecture and demonstration. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
PHOW NC210 Lightroom Classic 1
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Students learn to use the Adobe Lightroom Classic library module. Focuses on learning the necessary tools to catalog, file name, organize and backup photographic files. Students master importing into a catalog from camera, existing computer image files as well as from scanned prints and negatives. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
PHOW NC211 Lightroom Classic 2
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Students learn to use the Adobe Lightroom Classic develop module and process and develop photographic files. Skills covered include cropping, color correcting, enhancing and exporting image files for various final uses. Focuses on learning the necessary tools to develop digital photographic files. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
PHOW NC212 Lightroom Classic 3
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Students learn to use the Adobe Lightroom Classic Map, Slideshow, Book and Print Modules. Course restricted to 98 repetitions