Photography (PHOT) < Foothill College

Photography (PHOT) < Foothill College
Academic Catalog
2025-2026 Edition
Photography (PHOT)
Foothill offers photography activity courses in three different family categories. No single course may be repeated. Enrollment is limited to six courses per family within the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. Please refer to the De Anza College Catalog for the corresponding families and courses.
Analog Photography Family:
PHOT 7A
PHOT 7B
PHOT 7C
Digital Photography Family:
PHOT 6A
PHOT 6B
PHOT 6C
PHOT 72
Photography-Professional Practices Family:
PHOT 22
PHOT 22H
PHOT 68C
PHOT 68E
PHOT 71
PHOT 74A
PHOT 74B
PHOT 74C
PHOT 78D
PHOT 5
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 5 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
A survey of the historical and practical aspects of photography as an art form and social document. Students will be introduced to the use of light, composition, and communication through images. Significant photographers from a diversity of backgrounds will inspire students in the practice of photography and developing an understanding of the varied uses of the photographic image in our culture, including advertising, journalism, social concern, fine art, and scientific applications.
PHOT 6A
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I
PHOT 6A Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or equivalent; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 4A or 65A.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Formerly:
PHOT 4A
Introduction to the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 6B
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II
PHOT 6B Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 6A
or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 4B or 65B.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Formerly:
PHOT 4B
Intermediate-level exploration with the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 6C
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS III
PHOT 6C Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 6B
or equivalent; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 4C or 65C.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Formerly:
PHOT 4C
Advanced-level exploration with the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 7A
DARKROOM I
PHOT 7A Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
This course is included in the Analog Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 1.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Formerly:
PHOT 1
Fundamentals of black and white still photography. Introduction to the historical development of the medium and the role that photography has played in shaping social issues and its effect on culture. Practical investigation of photography's potential to contribute to personal visual expression. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures. Topics cover visual culture, photographic seeing, camera operation, use of aperture and shutter settings for aesthetic and exposure control, film processing, and printing.
PHOT 7B
DARKROOM II
PHOT 7B Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 7A
or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Analog Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 2.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Formerly:
PHOT 2
Intermediate exploration of different film types, printing papers, and appropriate chemistry for desired outcomes; basic Zone System concepts, experimentation with push processing; use of medium format cameras; exploration of personal photographic style and expression. Emphasis on creating portfolios that align with contemporary art and media. Identification and examination of work created by photographers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
PHOT 7C
DARKROOM III
PHOT 7C Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 7A
and
PHOT 7B
or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Analog Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 3 or 50.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Formerly:
PHOT 3
Exploration of advanced photographic principals and skills, including more complex processing and printing techniques. Emphasis on refining personal style and approach to photography and creating professional portfolios appropriate for presentation for galleries, museums, and portfolio reviews. Continued instruction in the Zone System; introduction to analog 4x5 cameras, film, processing, and printing, as well as specialty films and camera-less photography. Instruction in combining analog and digital production practices, including film scanning, as well as digital post-processing and printing. Continued examination of historical contributions, styles, and work created by influential photographers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
PHOT 8
PHOTOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN CULTURES
PHOT 8 Details
Units:
Hours:
4 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (84 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Not open to students with credit in
PHOT 8H
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Examination of photography's role in shaping ideas about race, class, gender, sexuality and national identity in America, from its historical roots to the present. Includes a wide variety of genres, such as commercial photography, portraiture, social documentary, photojournalism, ethnographic and scientific photography, erotica, and fine-art photography. Students will look at images from ethical, cultural, and critical perspectives as they develop visual literacy skills.
PHOT 8H
HONORS PHOTOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN CULTURES
PHOT 8H Details
Units:
Hours:
4 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (84 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Not open to students with credit in
PHOT 8
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Examination of photography's role in shaping ideas about race, class, gender, sexuality and national identity in America, from its historical roots to the present. Includes a wide variety of genres, such as commercial photography, portraiture, social documentary, photojournalism, ethnographic and scientific photography, erotica, and fine-art photography. Students will look at images from ethical, cultural, and critical perspectives as they develop visual literacy skills. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for the more talented student, including deeper content, more rigorous grading, and more demanding and creative assignments requiring application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
PHOT 10
HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 10 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
One of the following:
ENGL C1000
or C1000H or
ESLL 26
or equivalent; not open to students with credit in
PHOT 10H
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
The history of still photography from the earliest investigations of the camera obscura to late 20th century electronic imaging. Emphasis on the role of photographs as a social and cultural force and on our artistic heritage of camera work.
PHOT 10H
HONORS HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 10H Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
One of the following:
ENGL C1000
or C1000H or
ESLL 26
or equivalent; not open to students with credit in
PHOT 10
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
The history of still photography from the earliest investigations of the camera obscura to late 20th century electronic imaging. Emphasis on the role of photographs as a social and cultural force and on our artistic heritage of camera work. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for the more talented student, including deeper content, more rigorous grading, and more demanding and creative assignments requiring application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
PHOT 11
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 11 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Not open to students with credit in
PHOT 11H
or 59.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Survey of contemporary issues in photography. Critical theory and other issues surrounding contemporary photographic practices are explored through the style and content of work by selected contemporary photographers. Censorship, copyright, appropriation, and other current issues affecting the contemporary photographer are discussed. The interplay of traditional and digital photography and how it affects our concepts of truth, reality, society, and culture.
PHOT 11H
HONORS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 11H Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Not open to students with credit in
PHOT 11
or 59.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Survey of contemporary issues in photography. Critical theory and other issues surrounding contemporary photographic practices are explored through the style and content of work by selected contemporary photographers. Censorship, copyright, appropriation, and other current issues affecting the contemporary photographer are discussed. The interplay of traditional and digital photography and how it affects our concepts of truth, reality, society, and culture. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for the more talented student, including deeper content, more rigorous grading, and more demanding and creative assignments requiring application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
PHOT 22
PHOTOJOURNALISM
PHOT 22 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or equivalent; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in
PHOT 22H
or 63.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Instruction in basic skills needed for effective online and print photography for use in newspapers, magazines, web journals, and blogs, with emphasis on developing appropriate behavior and craft needed in meeting deadlines for photojournal publication. Assignments include news photographs, human interest and feature pictures, and the picture story. Special emphasis on print quality, picture editing, layout design, image content, and captioning. Introduction to digital capture, preparation of files and transmittal of photographs, and video and sound recording techniques.
PHOT 22H
HONORS PHOTOJOURNALISM
PHOT 22H Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or equivalent; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in
PHOT 22
or 63.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU/UC
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Instruction in basic skills needed for effective online and print photography for use in newspapers, magazines, web journals, and blogs, with emphasis on developing appropriate behavior and craft needed in meeting deadlines for photojournal publication. Assignments include news photographs, human interest and feature pictures, and the picture story. Special emphasis on print quality, picture editing, layout design, image content, and captioning. Introduction to digital capture, preparation of files and transmittal of photographs, and video and sound recording techniques. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for students who desire a more rigorous academic experience. The course includes more in-depth content, as well as more demanding and creative assignments requiring the application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
PHOT 57
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 57 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Completion or near completion of core courses for the AA degree in Photography or permission of instructor; not open to students with credit in PHOT 57B.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Organization of photographic work and projects to meet individual goals, including transfer, exhibition, and employment. Goal setting, as well as portfolio conceptualization, sequencing, and presentation (analog and digital) as required for school, job, grant, portfolio review, and exhibition applications. Development of professional materials, such as photographic portfolios, resumes, websites, and business cards. Understanding business practices, contracts, and licensing for photographic work. Grant-writing and other methods of fundraising for long-term project work. Students share work with the broader community through exhibitions, publications, social media, and/or other publishing platforms.
PHOT 68C
STUDIO LIGHTING TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 68C Details
Units:
Hours:
1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s).
PHOT 68E
LECTURE TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 68E Details
Units:
Hours:
1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s).
PHOT 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 70R Details
Units:
Hours:
3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter)
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in photography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
PHOT 71
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK
PHOT 71 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
PHOT 6A
, or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Exploration of the book for the display and sharing of photographic imagery, including the history of the photographic book and its uses in fine art, commercial, and documentary photography. Exposure to multiple perspectives on the photographic book as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers and designers from diverse cultures. Use of appropriate technology for the creation of photographic books, including digital image editing, color correction, graphic design, and typography. Investigation of sequencing and presentation of photographs in book format for communication.
PHOT 71R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 71R Details
Units:
Hours:
6 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in photography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
PHOT 72
LIGHTROOM & PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN
PHOT 72 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or equivalent experience; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Develop intermediate photographic skills with the use of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and photographic design techniques. Evaluate and utilize current methods of workflow, including archiving, file management, development, image publishing, beginning color management, and printing. Build skills in composition, design, project editing, and visual communication. Utilize design principles to create images that communicate effectively.
PHOT 72R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 72R Details
Units:
Hours:
9 laboratory per week (108 total per quarter)
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in photography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
PHOT 73R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 73R Details
Units:
Hours:
12 laboratory per week (144 total per quarter)
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in photography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
PHOT 74A
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES I
PHOT 74A Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 74.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Introduction to the principles of light and the use of artificial lighting in studio settings; exploration of photographic studio techniques and practices; emphasis on developing effective skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in fine art and commercial studio photography.
PHOT 74B
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES II
PHOT 74B Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Completion of
PHOT 74A
and one or more of the following courses:
PHOT 5
PHOT 6A
, or 72; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
This course follows
PHOT 74A
and is intended to teach intermediate level skills in studio photography. Proper and creative use of photographic lighting in a studio environment. Emphasis on developing skills, techniques, and business practices necessary to build a successful career as a studio photographer in areas that include wedding, product, portrait, editorial, still-life, illustration, food, and others.
PHOT 74C
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES III
PHOT 74C Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Completion of one or more of the following courses:
PHOT 72
PHOT 74A
PHOT 74B
; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
This course follows
PHOT 74A
and
PHOT 74B
. Emphasis is on acquiring advanced skills and techniques in studio lighting and studio operations. Students work towards the creation of a focused portfolio suitable for employment as a photography assistant, the creation of a small business/sole proprietorship in wedding, portraiture, editorial, advertising, and/or fine art studio photography.
PHOT 78A
LANDSCAPE FIELD STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 78A Details
Units:
Hours:
1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
; not open to students with credit in PHOT 78.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Investigates historical and contemporary approaches to photographing landscape. Through field trips, lecture, and demonstrations, students will learn about ways that other photographers have interpreted the landscape. Photographic techniques will enable students to develop a personal approach to photographing the landscape.
PHOT 78B
SOCIAL CONCERNS FIELD STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 78B Details
Units:
Hours:
1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s) in the field.
PHOT 78C
DOCUMENTARY FIELD STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 78C Details
Units:
Hours:
1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s) in the field.
PHOT 78D
MUSEUM/GALLERY FIELD STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT 78D Details
Units:
Hours:
1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses.
Degree and Credit Status:
Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
CSU
Grade Type:
Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass)
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable
Investigation of a specific aspect or topic of photography through discussion and demonstration by the instructor(s) in the field.
PHOT 405
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDIT
PHOT 405 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
A survey of the historical and practical aspects of photography as an art form and social document. Students will be introduced to the use of light, composition, and communication through images. Significant photographers from a diversity of backgrounds will inspire students in the practice of photography and developing an understanding of the varied uses of the photographic image in our culture, including advertising, journalism, social concern, fine art, and scientific applications.
PHOT 406A
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I NONCREDIT
PHOT 406A Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or
PHOT 405
or equivalent.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Formerly:
PHOT 404A
Introduction to the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 406B
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II NONCREDIT
PHOT 406B Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 6A
or
PHOT 406A
or equivalent experience.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Formerly:
PHOT 404B
Noncredit intermediate-level exploration with the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 406C
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS III NONCREDIT
PHOT 406C Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 6B
or
PHOT 406B
or equivalent.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Formerly:
PHOT 404C
Advanced-level exploration with the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced, and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures.
PHOT 407A
DARKROOM I NONCREDIT
PHOT 407A Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Fundamentals of black and white still photography. Introduction to the historical development of the medium and the role that photography has played in shaping social issues and its effect on culture. Practical investigation of photography's potential to contribute to personal visual expression. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures. Topics cover visual culture, photographic seeing, camera operation, use of aperture and shutter settings for aesthetic and exposure control, film processing, and printing.
PHOT 407B
DARKROOM II NONCREDIT
PHOT 407B Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 7A
or
PHOT 407A
or equivalent experience.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Intermediate exploration of different film types, printing papers, and appropriate chemistry for desired outcomes; basic Zone System concepts, experimentation with push processing; use of medium format cameras; exploration of personal photographic style and expression. Emphasis on creating portfolios that align with contemporary art and media. Identification and examination of work created by photographers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
PHOT 407C
DARKROOM III NONCREDIT
PHOT 407C Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 7A
or
PHOT 407A
and
PHOT 7B
or
PHOT 407B
, or equivalent experience.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Exploration of advanced photographic principals and skills, including more complex processing and printing techniques. Emphasis on refining personal style and approach to photography and creating professional portfolios appropriate for presentation for galleries, museums, and portfolio reviews. Continued instruction in the Zone System; introduction to analog 4x5 cameras, film, processing, and printing, as well as specialty films and camera-less photography. Instruction in combining analog and digital production practices, including film scanning, as well as digital post-processing and printing. Continued examination of historical contributions, styles, and work created by influential photographers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
PHOT 422
PHOTOJOURNALISM NONCREDIT
PHOT 422 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or
PHOT 405
or equivalent experience.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Instruction in basic skills needed for effective online and print photography for use in newspapers, magazines, web journals, and blogs, with emphasis on developing appropriate behavior and craft needed in meeting deadlines for photojournal publication. Assignments include news photographs, human interest and feature pictures, and the picture story. Special emphasis on print quality, picture editing, layout design, image content, and captioning. Introduction to digital capture, preparation of files and transmittal of photographs, and video and sound recording techniques.
PHOT 457
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDIT
PHOT 457 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Completion or near completion of core courses for the AA degree in Photography or permission of instructor.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Organization of photographic work and projects to meet individual goals, including transfer, exhibition, and employment. Goal setting, as well as portfolio conceptualization, sequencing, and presentation (analog and digital) as required for school, job, grant, portfolio review, and exhibition applications. Development of professional materials, such as photographic portfolios, resumes, websites, and business cards. Understanding business practices, contracts, and licensing for photographic work. Grant-writing and other methods of fundraising for long-term project work. Students share work with the broader community through exhibitions, publications, social media, and/or other publishing platforms.
PHOT 471
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK NONCREDIT
PHOT 471 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or
PHOT 405
PHOT 6A
or
PHOT 406A
, or equivalent experience.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Exploration of the book for the display and sharing of photographic imagery, including the history of the photographic book and its uses in fine art, commercial, and documentary photography. Exposure to multiple perspectives on the photographic book as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers and designers from diverse cultures. Use of appropriate technology for the creation of photographic books, including digital image editing, color correction, graphic design, and typography. Investigation of sequencing and presentation of photographs in book format for communication.
PHOT 472
LIGHTROOM & PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN NONCREDIT
PHOT 472 Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or
PHOT 405
or equivalent experience.
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Develop intermediate photographic skills with the use of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and photographic design techniques. Evaluate and utilize current methods of workflow, including archiving, file management, development, image publishing, beginning color management, and printing. Build skills in composition, design, project editing, and visual communication. Utilize design principles to create images that communicate effectively.
PHOT 474A
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES I NONCREDIT
PHOT 474A Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
PHOT 5
or
PHOT 405
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
Introduction to the principles of light and the use of artificial lighting in studio settings; exploration of photographic studio techniques and practices; emphasis on developing effective skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in fine art and commercial studio photography.
PHOT 474B
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES II NONCREDIT
PHOT 474B Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Completion of
PHOT 74A
or
PHOT 474A
and one or more of the following courses:
PHOT 5
or
PHOT 405
PHOT 6A
or
PHOT 406A
PHOT 72
or
PHOT 472
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
This course follows
PHOT 474A
and is intended to teach intermediate level skills in studio photography. Proper and creative use of photographic lighting in a studio environment. Emphasis on developing skills, techniques, and business practices necessary to build a successful career as a studio photographer in areas that include wedding, product, portrait, editorial, still-life, illustration, food, and others.
PHOT 474C
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES III NONCREDIT
PHOT 474C Details
Units:
Hours:
3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Advisory:
Completion of one or more of the following courses:
PHOT 72
or
PHOT 472
PHOT 74A
or
PHOT 474A
PHOT 74B
or
PHOT 474B
Degree and Credit Status:
Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course
Foothill GE:
Non-GE
Transferable:
None
Grade Type:
Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade)
Repeatability:
Unlimited Repeatability
This course follows
PHOT 474A
and
PHOT 474B
. Emphasis is on acquiring advanced skills and techniques in studio lighting and studio operations. Students work towards the creation of a focused portfolio suitable for employment as a photography assistant, the creation of a small business/sole proprietorship in wedding, portraiture, editorial, advertising, and/or fine art studio photography.
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