Photography
Class Schedule
2025 Spring Schedule
21 classes scheduled
PHOT 4A
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I
4 units
- Description: Introduction to the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: PHOT 5 or equivalent; this course is included in the Digital Photography family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 65A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-004A-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40315
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s):
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
PHOT 5
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
4 units
- Description: 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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-005.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40056
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
Section: PHOT-005.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 40057
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
Section: PHOT-005.-03Y
Course Number (CRN): 40664
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s):
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
Section: PHOT-005.-04Y
Course Number (CRN): 40812
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
PHOT 8
PHOTOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN CULTURES
5 units
- Description: Examination of photography's role in shaping ideas about race, class, gender, sexuality and national identity in America, from its historical roots to the present. Includes a wide variety of genres, such as commercial photography, portraiture, social documentary, photojournalism, ethnographic and scientific photography, erotica, and fine-art photography. Students will look at images from ethical, cultural, and critical perspectives as they develop visual literacy skills.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in PHOT 8H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 84 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-008.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40665
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
Section: PHOT-008.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 40666
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
Section: PHOT-008.-03W
Course Number (CRN): 40667
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
PHOT 8H
HONORS PHOTOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN CULTURES
5 units
- Description: Examination of photography's role in shaping ideas about race, class, gender, sexuality and national identity in America, from its historical roots to the present. Includes a wide variety of genres, such as commercial photography, portraiture, social documentary, photojournalism, ethnographic and scientific photography, erotica, and fine-art photography. Students will look at images from ethical, cultural, and critical perspectives as they develop visual literacy skills. The honors course offers an enriched and challenging experience for the more talented student, including deeper content, more rigorous grading, and more demanding and creative assignments requiring application of higher-level thinking, writing, and communication skills.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in PHOT 8.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 84 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-008H-1HW
Course Number (CRN): 40668
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. HONORS: Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at or call 650.949.7061.
Section: PHOT-008H-2HW
Course Number (CRN): 40669
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. HONORS: Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at or call 650.949.7061.
Section: PHOT-008H-3HW
Course Number (CRN): 40670
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. HONORS: Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at or call 650.949.7061.
PHOT 57B
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
4 units
- Description: Organization of photographic work from prior classes and projects to meet individual goals, including transfer, exhibition, and employment. Development of professional materials, such as resume, website, and business cards, as well as finalization of a photographic portfolio. Develop support materials for applications and exhibitions. Share work with photography community through exhibition or other methods of display.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: PHOT 5 and PHOT 72, or equivalent experience.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-057B-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 41278
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
PHOT 74A
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES I
4 units
- Description: Introduction and overview to studio lighting, digital medium format cameras, exploration of photographic practices in a studio environment; emphasis on developing effective skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in studio photography.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: PHOT 5; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in PHOT 74.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-074A-01
Course Number (CRN): 40479
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This is an in-person on-campus class.
PHOT 74B
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES II
4 units
- Description: This course follows PHOT 74A and is intended to teach intermediate level skills in studio photography. Proper and creative use of digital small and medium format cameras, and lighting in a studio environment. Emphasis on developing the specific photographic skills, techniques and business practices necessary for success in a photography career path that is chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor, e.g., wedding, product, portrait, editorial, still-life or illustration, etc.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Completion of one or more of the following courses: PHOT 4A, 5, 72, 74A; this course is included in the Photography-Professional Practices family of activity courses.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-074B-01
Course Number (CRN): 40480
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This is an in-person on-campus class.
PHOT 404A
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I NONCREDIT
0 units
- Description: Introduction to the tools for expressive communication in digital photography using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Development of skills in image capture, enhancement, printing, and web publishing, for both fine art and commercial applications.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: PHOT 5 or 405 or equivalent.
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-404A-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40807
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
NON-CREDIT
Open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s):
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
PHOT 405
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDIT
0 units
- Description: 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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-405.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40810
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
Section: PHOT-405.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 41279
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: n/a
Section: PHOT-405.-03Y
Course Number (CRN): 40811
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s):
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
Section: PHOT-405.-04Y
Course Number (CRN): 40813
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
PHOT 474A
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES I NONCREDIT
0 units
- Description: Introduction and overview to studio lighting, digital medium format cameras, exploration of photographic practices in a studio environment; emphasis on developing effective skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in studio photography.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: PHOT 5 or 405.
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-474A-01
Course Number (CRN): 40814
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This is an in-person on-campus class.
PHOT 474B
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES II NONCREDIT
0 units
- Description: This course follows PHOT 474A and is intended to teach intermediate level skills in studio photography. Proper and creative use of digital small and medium format cameras, and lighting in a studio environment. Emphasis on developing the specific photographic skills, techniques, and business practices necessary for success in a photography career path that is chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor, e.g., wedding, product, portrait, editorial, still-life, or illustration, etc.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Completion of one or more of the following courses: PHOT 4A or 404A, 5 or 405, 72 or 472, 74A or 474A.
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Photography Program, contact: Kate Jordahl at jordahlkate@foothill.edu. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/photoSection: PHOT-474B-01
Course Number (CRN): 40827
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.
Footnote: This is an in-person on-campus class.