Foothill College
PHOT 405
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDIT · 0 units
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About this course
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.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCPHOT 405INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDITOpen4 sections · 1 seat reported · 2 instructors
- CRN 20692 · 04Waitlist · 0
- CRN 20701 · 02Waitlist · 0
- CRN 20985 · 01Open · 1
- CRN 21420 · 03Waitlist · 0
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Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
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