PHOT 154History of Photography

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

A survey that examines the role and function of photography and its cultural history, including its relationship to art, science, social sciences, travel, fashion, and mass media. Topics of discussion will focus on the important cultural, aesthetic and technical considerations in photography within the historical and contemporary contexts of works by photographers from the United States, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Such topics will include Looking At and Understanding Photographs, The Origins and Development of Photography, A New Aesthetic - 19th Century Photography, Photography and Modernity, Lens Culture and Mass Media as well as The Globalization of Photography in the Digital Age. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 2 sections

Aug 24 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
5950Class #5950-PHOT-154-5950	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)	Distance Education/Online WEB	Serafino, A
5950 notes: Section 5950 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]