Photography Degrees
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN PHOTOGRAPHY DEGREE
To earn an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Photography, students complete 31.5 specified units and complete General Education Degree. Requirements for a minimum of 60 units.
This program is designed for students to acquire the skills necessary to enter the very competitive profession of photography. Instruction is provided in both black and white and color photography, analog and digital technologies, along with mastery of the latest equipment.
In addition to General Education degree requirements, complete the following:
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
PHOT M10 Beginning Photography 3.0
PHOT M20 Intermediate Photography 3.0
PHOT M30A Advanced Photography I 3.0
PHOT M40 History of Photography 3.0
PHTC M31A Studio Lighting I 3.0
PHTC M33/GR M27 Image Editing 3.0
PHTC M35 Introduction to Photojournalism 3.0
PHTC M37 Professional Practices for Photographers 3.0
PHTC M50 Laboratory Practice in Photography I 1.5
Select and complete two courses from the following list:
ART M20 Two-Dimensional Design 3.0
ART M110 Gallery Practice/Portfolio 3.0
ARTH M150 History of Western Art: Modern through Contemporary 3.0
FTMA M130 Beginning Single Camera Production 3.0
TOTAL UNITS 31.5
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students completing the Associate in Science in Photography will be able to:
• create photographic works utilizing appropriate compositional considerations.
• demonstrate competent skills in camera operation, film and digital printing.
• evaluate photographs with the same critical skills that are applied to literature and science.
• research and discuss past and present works, recognize and analyze the history and social role of photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Photography, students complete 19.5 specified units.
This program is designed for students to acquire the skills necessary to enter the very competitive profession of photography. Instruction is provided in both black and white and color photography, analog and digital technologies, along with mastery of the latest equipment.
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
PHOT M10 Beginning Photography 3.0
PHOT M20 Intermediate Photography 3.0
PHTC M31A Studio Lighting I 3.0
PHTC M50 Laboratory Practice in Photography I 1.5
Select and complete three courses from the following list:
ART M110 Gallery Practice/Portfolio 3.0
FTMA M130 Beginning Single Camera Production 3.0
PHOT M30A Advanced Photography I 3.0
PHOT M30B Advanced Photography II 3.0
PHOT M40 History of Photography 3.0
PHTC M31B Studio Lighting II 3.0
PHTC M33/GR M27 Image Editing 3.0
PHTC M35 Introduction to Photojournalism 3.0
PHTC M37 Professional Practices Photo 3.0
TOTAL UNITS 19.5
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students completing the Certificate of Achievement in Photography will be able to:
• create photographic works utilizing appropriate compositional considerations.
• demonstrate competent skills in camera operation, film and digital printing
• evaluate photographs with the same critical skills that are applied to literature and science.
• research and discuss past and present works, recognize and analyze the history and social role of photography.
STUDIO LIGHTING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Total of 9 units. The Certificate of Achievement in Studio Lighting introduces students to the fundamentals of of using artificial light in a photographic studio and on location. This award will prepare students seeking a career in the commercial photography industry as a photographer or as a photographer's assistant.
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
PHOT M10 Beginning Photography 3.0
PHTC M31A Studio Lighting I 3.0
PHTC M31B Studio Lighting II 3.0
TOTAL UNITS 9.0.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students completing the Studio Lighting Certificate of Achievement will be able to:
• a student could be hired as a commercial photographer or as a photographer's assistant.
Photo by ToriMcCrea
Total Major Units 31.5
To earn an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Photography, students complete 31.5 specified units and complete General Education Degree. Requirements for a minimum of 60 units.
This program is designed for students to acquire the skills necessary to enter the very competitive profession of photography. Instruction is provided in both black and white and color photography, analog and digital technologies, along with mastery of the latest equipment.
In addition to General Education degree requirements, complete the following:
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
PHOT M10 Beginning Photography 3.0
PHOT M20 Intermediate Photography 3.0
PHOT M30A Advanced Photography I 3.0
PHOT M40 History of Photography 3.0
PHTC M31A Studio Lighting I 3.0
PHTC M33/GR M27 Image Editing 3.0
PHTC M35 Introduction to Photojournalism 3.0
PHTC M37 Professional Practices for Photographers 3.0
PHTC M50 Laboratory Practice in Photography I 1.5
Select and complete two courses from the following list:
ART M20 Two-Dimensional Design 3.0
ART M110 Gallery Practice/Portfolio 3.0
ARTH M150 History of Western Art: Modern through Contemporary 3.0
FTMA M130 Beginning Single Camera Production 3.0
TOTAL UNITS 31.5
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students completing the Associate in Science in Photography will be able to:
• create photographic works utilizing appropriate compositional considerations.
• demonstrate competent skills in camera operation, film and digital printing.
• evaluate photographs with the same critical skills that are applied to literature and science.
• research and discuss past and present works, recognize and analyze the history and social role of photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Photography, students complete 19.5 specified units.
This program is designed for students to acquire the skills necessary to enter the very competitive profession of photography. Instruction is provided in both black and white and color photography, analog and digital technologies, along with mastery of the latest equipment.
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
PHOT M10 Beginning Photography 3.0
PHOT M20 Intermediate Photography 3.0
PHTC M31A Studio Lighting I 3.0
PHTC M50 Laboratory Practice in Photography I 1.5
Select and complete three courses from the following list:
ART M110 Gallery Practice/Portfolio 3.0
FTMA M130 Beginning Single Camera Production 3.0
PHOT M30A Advanced Photography I 3.0
PHOT M30B Advanced Photography II 3.0
PHOT M40 History of Photography 3.0
PHTC M31B Studio Lighting II 3.0
PHTC M33/GR M27 Image Editing 3.0
PHTC M35 Introduction to Photojournalism 3.0
PHTC M37 Professional Practices Photo 3.0
TOTAL UNITS 19.5
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students completing the Certificate of Achievement in Photography will be able to:
• create photographic works utilizing appropriate compositional considerations.
• demonstrate competent skills in camera operation, film and digital printing
• evaluate photographs with the same critical skills that are applied to literature and science.
• research and discuss past and present works, recognize and analyze the history and social role of photography.
STUDIO LIGHTING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Total of 9 units. The Certificate of Achievement in Studio Lighting introduces students to the fundamentals of of using artificial light in a photographic studio and on location. This award will prepare students seeking a career in the commercial photography industry as a photographer or as a photographer's assistant.
REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
PHOT M10 Beginning Photography 3.0
PHTC M31A Studio Lighting I 3.0
PHTC M31B Studio Lighting II 3.0
TOTAL UNITS 9.0.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students completing the Studio Lighting Certificate of Achievement will be able to:
• a student could be hired as a commercial photographer or as a photographer's assistant.
Photo by ToriMcCrea
Total Major Units 31.5