Photography
7 courses · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
PHOTO-13 Introduction to Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to digital photography. Instruction will include basic camera operation, the exploration of technical and creative controls of the camera, computer manipulation and various output methods. Personal expression from a historical context will be emphasized. Students must provide their own adjustable DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Grades are P/NP Option.
PHOTO-22 History of Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Survey of the history of photography as an art form and as a means to communicate from its invention to the present. An examination of photography’s impact on culture and the lives of the photographers. (L) Grades are P/NP Option.
PHOTO-33 Advanced Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Corequisite
- PHOTO-36B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Traditional and digital based photography; further exploration within the student’s area of interest. Assignments in creative problem solving with studio lighting and the large format camera. A capstone course for the Photographic Imaging AS and certificate, designed to be a culmination of student’s experience. Preparation of final portfolios and resume to target specific photographic markets. (L)
PHOTO-35 Creative Photo Documentary
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- PHOTO-36A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the photograph as it is used in social and personal commentary. Individual exploration and creativity will be developed to create a focused photographic essay. Various presentation methods will be explored. (L)
PHOTO-36A Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- PHOTO-13
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to digital photography: exposure control, file formats, archiving, and basic image editing/manipulation using Adobe Photoshop. (C)
PHOTO-36B Intermediate Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- PHOTO-36A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will delve deeper into the possibilities of Adobe Photoshop pushing the photographic image beyond straight photography into the world of photo manipulation. Techniques that will be covered include but are not limited to creative retouching, montaging and transmissive/reflective scanning and alternative digital outputs producing quality image output.
PHOTO-36C Advanced Digital Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- PHOTO-36B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Individual exploration of advanced digital imaging concepts within a structured environment. Projects may include advanced montaging, text layers, web authoring, integration with other 2D/3D mediums. Self generated projects are emphasized.