Apr 18, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

PHOT 1100 - Introduction to Photography



3 Credits
This hands-on introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the industry standard Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. Coursework will cover operation of manually-adjustable DSLR camera functions such as controlling motion, depthof field, ISO, white balance through various indoor, outdoor, and natural lighting conditions. Gaining an understanding of the controls and adjustments will be the key to this course; but students will also be exposed to additional skills such as mangement and output of images as part of the digital workflow procedures, photographic composition, use of on-camera flash, presentation of finished images, and uses of images in the industry.This course covers the same materials as PHOT 1050 . Do not tke this course if you’ve completed PHOT 1050 .

Learning Outcomes
Operate SLR and DSLR camera capture process using manual camera functions

Make images illustrating shutter speed and stop action control.

Make images illustrating depth of field control

Distinguish and use various SLR and DSLR lenses

Make and present finished images.

Make photographic images using an on-camera flash.

Make photographic images by applying knowledge of basic exposure techniques and terminology.