PHTG 357A
Commercial Lighting I
Course Description
This course reviews basic lighting skills and provides an understanding of using artificial light sources and associated equipment in a studio environment. Students will learn controls of lighting ratios, contrast, texture and form, reflection, and exposure. Students will produce photographic images relevant to the techniques and production methods covered.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48002 | PHTG 357A | 01 | ····F·· | 09:30 AM-11:20 AM | Rick English | A65 |
| ····F·· | 11:30 AM-02:20 PM |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
PHTG-357A.-01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Light, Science & Magic (6th Edition) Hunter © 2021 ISBN: 9780367860271 | Textbook | Required | $64.99 | $48.75 | ||
| Light Science & Magic (6th Edition) Hunter ISBN: 9781000342710 | E-Book | Required | $64.99 | |||
| Light Science & Magic (6th Edition) Hunter ISBN: 9781000342710 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $47.66 | |||
| Light Science & Magic (6th Edition) Hunter ISBN: 9781000342710 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $55.46 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-Credit
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 261. and ESL 265., or ESL 461. and ESL 465., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- Prerequisite
- PHTG 1. or PHTG 4. or PHTG 301. or PHTG 304. (may be taken concurrently)