Hardest PHOT classes at SJSU

Ranked by average GPA from official grade distributions. Only courses with at least 100 graded students.

1. PHOT 129: Professional Practices in Photography Average GPA 3.23, 123 students
2. PHOT 126: History of Photography Average GPA 3.34, 178 students
3. PHOT 125: Special Topics in Photography Average GPA 3.47, 131 students
4. PHOT 116: Contemporary Issues in Photography Average GPA 3.49, 145 students
5. PHOT 40: Beginning Photography Average GPA 3.60, 1,903 students
6. PHOT 112: Color Photography Average GPA 3.64, 416 students
7. PHOT 197: Senior Project Photography Average GPA 3.64, 119 students
8. PHOT 121: Introduction to Studio Lighting Average GPA 3.65, 444 students
9. PHOT 110: Black & White Darkroom Photography Average GPA 3.66, 224 students
10. PHOT 115: Intermediate Digital Photography Average GPA 3.68, 346 students
11. PHOT 120: Concept to Presentation Average GPA 3.77, 374 students
12. PHOT 113: Alternative Photo Media Average GPA 3.80, 132 students

See also: Easiest classes, SJSU course catalog, PHOT course catalog.