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PHOT 10H

HONORS HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY · 4 units · used in 7 transfer pathways

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About this course

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.

Sections this term

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at Foothill College for Winter 2027. 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

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “Advisory: One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26 or equivalent; not open to students with credit in PHOT 10.”

Transfer pathways that use PHOT 10H

ASSIST maps PHOT 10H to a requirement in 7 published pathways from Foothill College.

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