De Anza College
PHTG 7
Exploring Visual Expression · 4 units · used in 7 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 course aims to delve into visual expression using photography as a medium. It covers fundamental concepts such as perception, light, color, composition, and visual awareness. Additionally, it fosters the development of critical thinking skills to convey aesthetic, intellectual, and emotional concerns through photography. The course also provides a basic overview of the history of photography as a medium. Furthermore, participants will receive instruction on how to effectively use cameras, lenses, and other creative controls to enhance their photographic skills.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCPHTG 7Exploring Visual ExpressionOpen2 sections · 14 seats reported · 2 instructors
- CRN 23672 · 51Full · 0
- CRN 27643 · 01Open · 14
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 D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”
Transfer pathways that use PHTG 7
ASSIST maps PHTG 7 to a requirement in 7 published pathways from De Anza College.
- Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies EmphasisDe Anza → UC Merced
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Performance Studies EmphasisDe Anza → UC Merced
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIESDe Anza → UC Merced
- Bachelor of Science Major in Mathematics with Departmental HonorsDe Anza → University of the Pacific
- CSU General EducationDe Anza → CSU Stanislaus
- Art - Emphasis in MultimediaDe Anza → San Diego State
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