Photography
13 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
PHOT 100 Beginning Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a course that introduces the basics of black and white photography. Technical and conceptual topics will be covered. Grade Option.
PHOT 101 Intermediate Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- PHOT 100 PHOT 111
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is an intermediate photography course that continues the exploration of an advanced mastery of photography.
PHOT 103 Alternative Imaging Process
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course explores alternative and historic photographic processes such as cyanotype, hand toning, plastic cameras, pinhole cameras, and instant photography. This course will include digital strategies used in contemporary image making as well as the the history of photographic print processes. .
PHOT 105 Portraiture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- PHOT 100, PHOT 101, and PHOT 111
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will cover the basic principles of photographing people, both outdoors, and in the lighting studio. Topics will include lighting techniques, posing, and commercial and fine art applications. No prerequisite.
PHOT 106 Introduction to Photojournalism
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This lab class is an introduction to the basics of photojournalism including basic photography skills, digital imaging, processing, composition, and production of written news stories.
PHOT 110 Intermediate Photoshop
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- PHOT 111, PHOT 133
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will introduce intermediate techniques of Adobe Photoshop and its application to digital media.
PHOT 111 Beginning Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This beginning digital photography course will cover a variety of imaging basics, such as camera controls and exposure. Basic image construction and elemental editing will be covered.
PHOT 115 History of Still Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course surveys the history and development of photography across the globe from its inception to the present. Photographic works are investigated in relation to art history, cultural history, and social history. This course concludes with a consideration of photography in the digital age. No prerequisite. .
PHOT 133 Introduction to Photoshop
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will introduce the basics of imaging manipulation and its application to digital photography. No prerequisite.
PHOT 150 Commericial Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- PHOT 100, PHOT 101, and PHOT 111
- Transfers to
- CSU
This class will introduce commercially orientated photographic lighting concepts common to the marketplace. Topics will include food, product, fashion, editorial photography as well as commercial portraiture. Business practices, ethics and legal considerations as it relates to photography will be discussed. Grade Option.
PHOT 151 Environmental Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will cover basic camera exposure and composition for a variety of outdoor settings. Topics include: landscape photography, animal photography, flower photography, sports photography, macro photography and outdoor portraits. The uses and understanding of filters, flash and film. Some field trips will be required. Grade Option.
PHOT 153 Photographic Lighting Techniques
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- PHOT 100, PHOT 101, or PHOT 111
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of lighting and its application to imaging processes. A range of topics will be covered, such as portraiture, product and commercial applications. No prerequiste.
PHOT 154 Portfolio Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- PHOT 100, PHOT 101, and PHOT 111
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will present visual problems for the student to solve for the purpose of creating traditional and digital portfolio. This is a capstone class in which the portfolio will demonstrate the student's photographic education, experience and area of interest. .