Arts Division
Certificate T0349
This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. This Photography Level II certificate offers additional expertise for students to develop specific skills needed for employment in photography, art, cinema/animation, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism.
Required Courses
Course List
| Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
| 21 |
| |
| 13 |
| Total Units | 34 |
Course List
| Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
| PHOT 9 | Digital Image Editing for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT 10 | Basic Digital and Film Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 11A | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 11B | Digital Capture Workflow | 3 |
| PHOT 14 | Commercial Lighting | 3 |
| PHOT 20 | Color Photography | 3 |
| 3 |
| Photographic Alternatives | |
| Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography | |
| Portraiture and Wedding Photography | |
| Total Units | 21 |
Course List
| Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
| 1 |
| Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography | |
| Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography | |
| Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography | |
| Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography | |
| |
| PHOT 17 | Photocommunication | 3 |
| or PHOT 30 | Advertising Photography |
| PHOT 24 | Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers | 3 |
| or PHOT 26 | Video for Photographers |
| PHOT 28 | Photography Portfolio Development | 3 |
| PHOT 29 | Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists | 3 |
| Total Units | 13 |
Recommended Electives
Course List
| Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
| AHIS 1 | Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History | 3 |
| or ARTB 1 | Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History |
| PHOT 15 | History of Photography | 3 |
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Program Learning Outcomes
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Guided Pathways of Study
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Plan of Study Grid
| Fall Term 1 |
|---|
| PHOT 9 |
Digital Image Editing for Photographers 3 |
3 |
| PHOT 10 |
Basic Digital and Film Photography 3 |
3 |
| | Units | 6 |
| Winter Term 1 |
|---|
| PHOT 11A |
Intermediate Photography 3 |
3 |
| | Units | 3 |
| Spring Term 1 |
|---|
| PHOT 11B |
Digital Capture Workflow 3 |
3 |
| PHOT 20 |
Color Photography 3 |
3 |
| PHOT 14 |
Commercial Lighting 3 |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Fall Term 2 |
|---|
| 1 |
|
| Submit petition to Admissions Records |
|
| | Units | 0 |
| Spring Term 2 |
|---|
| PHOT 28 |
Photography Portfolio Development 3 |
3 |
| PHOT 29 |
Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists 3 |
3 |
| 9 |
|
| Submit petition to Admissions Records |
|
| | Units | 6 |
| | Total Units | 24 |
