This degree or certificate is designed to prepare students for a professional photographic practice. Our students pursue careers in a wide range of photographic practices, from commercial and fine art to documentary and event photography. Many practicing photographers attend classes to refine and update their existing skills. Students seek employment as photographers, photography, assistants or as digital retouchers. Courses are designed to encourage students to pursue individual projects while developing their technical ability. Students in the degree and certificate programs are required to learn both traditional and digital photography techniques. Students must complete the required courses and choose additional courses to total of 34 units.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to produce a cohesive photographic project that is conceptually and technically well developed; demonstrate proficiency in available light photography; demonstrate proficiency in studio strobe lighting proficiency in digital photography workflows and color; and demonstrate proficiency in black and white processing/printing.