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PHTG 1
Basic Photography · 3 units · used in 46 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This is an introductory course to black-and-white photography, providing an overview of the operating system of the 35mm single-lens reflex camera. Students will develop a basic understanding and gain hands-on experience in film processing, printing, and finishing techniques. The course also fosters critical thinking skills, enabling students to analyze the historical, cultural, conceptual, and practical aspects of a medium used worldwide. It serves as a foundation for further exploration in photography, including digital imaging.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTCPHTG 1Basic PhotographyWaitlist2 sections · 0 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 02056 · 02Waitlist · 0
- CRN 02058 · 01Full · 0
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005. Pre-algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra”
What this course unlocks
De Anza courses that list PHTG 1 as a prerequisite.
Transfer pathways that use PHTG 1
ASSIST maps PHTG 1 to a requirement in 46 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.
- ART AND DESIGN, B. Fine ArtsDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Media ArtsDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Art History & Museum StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Art B.A. - Art Studio ConcentrationDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Fine ArtDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Art: Concentration in Art History and Studio ArtDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Studio ArtDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Art HistoryDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Interior Design and ArchitectureDe Anza → San Francisco State
- ArtDe Anza → UC Irvine
- ArtDe Anza → UC Santa Barbara
- Art and Design: Games and Playable MediaDe Anza → UC Santa Cruz
- ArtDe Anza → UC Santa Cruz
- Nutrition and Food Sciences B.S. - Food and Nutrition Communication OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Communication DesignDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Media Arts B.A. - Production OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Media Arts B.A. - Criticism OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Art, B.A. Art HistoryDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
- Art, B.A. Art Studio EmphasisDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies EmphasisDe Anza → UC Merced
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Performance Studies EmphasisDe Anza → UC Merced
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIESDe Anza → UC Merced
- Art, Concentration in Studio Practice, Preparation for TeachingDe Anza → San Jose State
- Art, Concentration in Digital Media ArtDe Anza → San Jose State
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