CHERRYPICKERDe Anza College
PHTG 357A
Commercial Lighting I · 0 units
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- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course reviews basic lighting skills and provides an understanding of using artificial light sources and associated equipment in a studio environment. Students will learn controls of lighting ratios, contrast, texture and form, reflection, and exposure. Students will produce photographic images relevant to the techniques and production methods covered.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
PHTG 1Basic Photography- or
PHTG 4Introduction to Digital Photography - or
PHTG 301Basic Photography - or
PHTG 304Introduction to Digital Photographymay be taken concurrently
Catalog wording: “PHTG D001. or PHTG D004. or PHTG D301. or PHTG D304. (may be taken concurrently)”
Advisory: “ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”
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De Anza courses that list PHTG 357A as a prerequisite.
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