Photography, Certificate of Achievement
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.
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.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Photography, students complete 19.5 specified units.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE: Complete the following courses | ||
| PHOT M10 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT M20 | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHTC M31A | Studio Lighting I | 3 |
| PHTC M50 | Laboratory Practice in Photography I | 1.5 |
| LIST A: Select and complete three courses from the following | ||
| ART M110 | Gallery Practice/Portfolio | 3 |
| FTMA M130 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
| PHOT M30A | Advanced Photography I | 3 |
| PHOT M30B | Advanced Photography II | 3 |
| PHOT M40 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHTC M31B | Studio Lighting II | 3 |
| PHTC M33/DES M126 | Image Editing | 3 |
| PHTC M35 | Introduction to Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHTC M37 | Professional Practices for Photographers | 3 |
| Total Units for Major: 19.5 | ||
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| DES M126/PHTC M33 | Image Editing | 3 |
| PHOT M10 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHTC M50 | Laboratory Practice in Photography I | 1.5 |
| Units/Hours | 7.5 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ART M110 | Gallery Practice/Portfolio | 3 |
| PHOT M20 | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOT M40 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHTC M31A | Studio Lighting I | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| PHOT M30A | Advanced Photography I | 3 |
| PHTC M31B | Studio Lighting II | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| FTMA M130 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
| PHOT M30B | Advanced Photography II | 3 |
| PHTC M35 | Introduction to Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHTC M37 | Professional Practices for Photographers | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 12 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 37.5 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students 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.