PHOT 150
Introduction to Photography
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introductory course that examines the nature of photography and visual literacy through the personal exploration and making of photographic images with various image-making and various image-processing approaches, including the use of digital cameras, imaging software for photography and an analog (film) darkroom. The primary focus of the course will be to engage in photographic practice as a means to respond subjectively as well as objectively to the conceptual and aesthetic experiences of the photographic image as a visual document of creative expression and communication. Historical and contemporary photographic works from diverse perspectives and approaches within the contexts of the family album, art photography, commercial / advertising photography, photography and media, and cyberspace will be examined and critically discussed to further cultivate and refine each students' visual literacy of the photographic image in society and culture. Any type of lens-based, image-making device including smart phones, digital point-and-shoot cameras, and digital SLR's can be used. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
0060
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 1:00 – 1:40 PMTu Th · 1:00 – 1:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 20 116; Bldg 20 116
- Instructor
- Chavez, P
Section notes
*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
3771
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- We · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 20 116; Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Turounet, P
Section notes
Section 3771 is a hybrid course that will require both on-campus and online meetings. Scheduled meeting times are noted above. TBA/TBD = To be announced/determined and will be offered asynchronously (WEB). Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
4215
1 openSeats: 18/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Oct 17
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Turounet, P
Section notes
Section 4215 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.