Photography I - PHT 101 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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PHT 101 - Photography I
Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Part I of II.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
77542 PHT 101-02YA 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
A digital camera with FULLY ADJUSTABLE exposure controls is required. Introduces fundamentals of digital photography through readings, lectures, and exercises. Students complete an individual project with group critiques. Contact the instructor for more information.
Hybrid Course
73537 PHT 101-1BYW 3
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
Fifteen Week
60% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
77546 PHT 101-40YA 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
A digital camera with FULLY ADJUSTABLE exposure controls is required. Introduces fundamentals of digital photography through readings, lectures, and exercises. Students complete an individual project with group critiques. Contact the instructor for more information.
Hybrid Course
59406 PHT 101-E05W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase is required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
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59407 PHT 101-E60W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase is required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts February 17.
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Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62638 PHT 101-E01W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
1st ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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62639 PHT 101-E60W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-02 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
99739 PHT 101-01YA 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
"A digital camera with FULLY ADJUSTABLE exposure controls is required. Introduces fundamentals of digital photography through readings, lectures, and exercises. Students complete an individual project with group critiques. Contact the instructor for more information.
Hybrid Course
82709 PHT 101-1BYW 3
 M     
9:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
60% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
81824 PHT 101-40BW 3
   W   
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge P
60% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
No prerequisites. Discover how to get the most out of your digital camera; explore the creative and technical aspects of photography with in-class demonstrations and creative shooting assignments. Introduces Adobe Lightroom Classic software for photographers. Access to a digital camera with fully adjustable manual controls is required.
99740 PHT 101-40YA 3
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
"A digital camera with FULLY ADJUSTABLE exposure controls is required. Introduces fundamentals of digital photography through readings, lectures, and exercises. Students complete an individual project with group critiques. Contact the instructor for more information.
86474 PHT 101-E20A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires online virtual class meetings. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 24..
OER-no cost textbooks
81817 PHT 101-E50W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts September 8.
OER-no cost textbooks
88725 PHT 101-E61W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts September 22
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