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COMD 1340: Photography I at NYC College of Technology

3 credits · Fall 2026

Photography I (COMD 1340) at NYC College of Technology has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 3 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 2 of 6 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Robin Michals and Caroline Shepard.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Robin Michals ranks chillest (Easy) and Caroline Shepard least chill (Brutal).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

This course meets as a lecture plus a lab. Your schedule needs one time from each, and the schedule builder picks them together.

About this course

Explores the foundational concepts ofphotography: light and exposure.Using professional cameras andlighting equipment, students createvisually engaging images, bothoutdoors and in the studio,developing compositional skills andan understanding of the elements ofphotographic style.

Best professors for COMD 1340 at NYC College of Technology, Fall 2026

Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works

COMD 1340 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:05 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

3 of 3 lecture options · 3 lab times folded inside · 2 of 6 sections open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

Wed · 12:00 PM - 1:40 PM
D40-LEC · In Person · Voorhees V-111
Robin MichalsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.6(16)Difficulty 2.6/5 · 83% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
Closed
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 0 open · Wed 1:40 PM - 3:20 PM
  • D40L-LABWed · 1:40 PM - 3:20 PM
    Robin MichalsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.6(16)Difficulty 2.6/5 · 83% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
    In PersonClosed
Tue · 12:00 PM - 1:40 PM
D41-LEC · In Person · Voorhees V-111
Robin MichalsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.6(16)Difficulty 2.6/5 · 83% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
Closed
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 0 open · Tue 1:40 PM - 3:20 PM
  • D41L-LABTue · 1:40 PM - 3:20 PM
    Robin MichalsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.6(16)Difficulty 2.6/5 · 83% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
    In PersonClosed
Thu · 2:15 PM - 3:55 PM
D42-LEC · In Person · Voorhees V-111
Caroline ShepardChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutallimited data?★ 1.5(4)Difficulty 4.5/5 · 0% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
Open
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 1 open · Thu 3:55 PM - 5:35 PM
  • D42L-LABThu · 3:55 PM - 5:35 PM
    Caroline ShepardChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutallimited data?★ 1.5(4)Difficulty 4.5/5 · 0% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
    In PersonOpen

Questions about COMD 1340 at NYC College of Technology

Who teaches COMD 1340 at NYC College of Technology in Fall 2026?
Robin Michals and Caroline Shepard are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is COMD 1340 at NYC College of Technology hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.5 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a COMD 1340 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.