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PHOT 7A

DARKROOM I · 4 units

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About this course

Fundamentals of black and white still photography. Introduction to the historical development of the medium and the role that photography has played in shaping social issues and its effect on culture. Practical investigation of photography's potential to contribute to personal visual expression. Exposure to multiple perspectives on photography as practiced and exploration of contributions by photographers from diverse cultures. Topics cover visual culture, photographic seeing, camera operation, use of aperture and shutter settings for aesthetic and exposure control, film processing, and printing.

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Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC
PHOT 7ADARKROOM IOpen1 section · 1 seat reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 21424 · 01Lucas · M 6 PM-8:50 PM · 6107 / W 6 PM-8:50 PM · 6107Open · 1

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: This course is included in the Analog Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 1.

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