PHTO 190 - Beginning Photography

Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate placement; ART 120
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course is designed for students who wish to study the basic technical and conceptual approaches to contemporary photography. Traditional black and white photography techniques are explored, with special emphasis on the basic use of the 35 mm camera and enlarger as well as the processing of black and white film and printing paper. Students are required to provide their own 35 mm camera with manual controls.