Associate of Arts Degree
Career Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Division of Advanced Technology
Donnetta Webb, Dean
Technology 106
916-558-2491
- Commercial Photography, Career Certificate
- Digital Photography, Career Certificate
- Fine Art Photography, Career Certificate
- Photojournalism, Career Certificate
- Portrait and Wedding Photography, Career Certificate
- Photography, Certificate of Completion, Level 3
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Career Opportunities
The Photography Program gives students the opportunity to prepare for entry level positions as press photographer, photojournalist, portrait photographer, photo-lab technician, and other career fields that utilize photography techniques.
Recommended High School Preparation
Courses in art, English, journalism, basic photography, graphic arts.
Costs
In addition to the normal student expenses (for textbooks, personal equipment and supplies) laboratory materials fees may be required. These fees may vary each semester. If these fees create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.
Photography
Associate of Arts Degree
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| PHOTO 301, Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 310, Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 335, Digital Color Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 340, Careers in Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 350, Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHOTO 352, Photographic-Essay | 3 |
| PHOTO 400, Digital Imaging | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 21 |
Suggested Electives
ART 300, BUS 300, ENGWR 100, ENGWR 384 (same as COMM 351 and JOUR 310), GCOM 101, 300; JOUR 300, 402; PHOTO 322, 360, 362, 370, 375, 390, 392, 401
Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained by completion of required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Photography
Certificate of Completion, Level 3
The traditional Photography Certificate of Completion gives the students the opportunity to generally prepare themselves for an entry-level position in this fast growing field. Students will work in a lab/studio with traditional and digital methods of photography. Costs: Students will require photography materials as needed by the class(es) chosen and as requested by the instructors. Lab chemicals are provided.
| Required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| PHOTO 301, Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 310, Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 335, Color Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 340, Careers in Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 400, Digital Imaging | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 15 |
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion may be obtained by completion of the required courses with grades of “C” or better.
Commercial Photography
Career Certificate
The Commercial Photography certificate provides the students the opportunity to fully prepare themselves for entry-level positions in this field. Students will work in a lab/studio with traditional and digital methods of photography. Students will require photography materials as needed by the class(es) chosen and as requested by the instructors. Lab chemicals are provided.
The Photography Program provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry level positions as a press photographer, photojournalist, portrait photographer, freelance photographer, editorial photographer, photo-lab technician, and other career fields that utilize photography techniques or for students that wish to pursue transfer to a university program to further their study of photography.
Recommended High School Preparation: Courses in art, English, journalism, basic photography, graphic arts.
Costs: In addition to the normal student expenses (for textbooks, personal equipment and supplies) laboratory materials fees may be required. These fees may vary each semester. If these fees create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| PHOTO 301, Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 310, Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 335, Digital Color Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 340, Careers in Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 360, Large Format Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 370, Portraiture and Wedding Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 400, Digital Imaging | 3 |
| PHOTO 322, Color Slide Photography | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 24 |
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Digital Photography
Career Certificate
The Digital Photography Certificate provides the students the opportunity to fully prepare themselves for an entry-level position in this fast growing field. Students will work in a lab/studio with traditional and digital methods of photography.
The Photography Program provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry level positions as press photographers, photojournalists, portrait photographers, freelance photographers, editorial photographers, photo-lab technicians, and other career fields that utilize photography techniques.
Recommended High School Preparation: Courses in art, English, journalism, basic photography, graphic arts.
Costs: In addition to the normal student expenses (for textbooks, personal equipment and supplies), laboratory materials fees may be required. These fees may vary each semester. Lab chemicals are provided. If these fees create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| PHOTO 301, Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 310, Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 335, Digital Color Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 340, Careers in Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 400, Digital Imaging | 3 |
| PHOTO 401, Digital Photography | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 18 |
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Fine Art Photography
Career Certificate
The Fine Art Photography Certificate provides the students the opportunity to fully prepare themselves for an entry-level position in this field. Students will work in a lab/studio with traditional and digital methods of photography. Costs: Students will require photography materials as needed by the class(es) chosen and as requested by the instructors. Lab chemicals are provided.
The Photography Program provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry level positions as a press photographer, photojournalist, portrait photographer, freelance photographer, editorial photographer, photo-lab technician, and other career fields that utilize photography techniques or for students that wish to pursue transfer to a university program to further their study of photography.
Recommended High School Preparation: Courses in art, English, journalism, basic photography, graphic arts.
Costs: In addition to the normal student expenses (for textbooks, personal equipment and supplies) laboratory materials fees may be required. These fees may vary each semester. If these fees create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| PHOTO 301, Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 310, Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 360, Large Format Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 352, Photographic-Essay | 3 |
| PHOTO 400, Digital Imaging | 3 |
| PHOTO 335, Digital Color Photography | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 18 |
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Photojournalism
Career Certificate
The Photojournalism Certificate provides the students the opportunity to fully prepare themselves for an entry-level position in this field. Students will work in a lab/studio with traditional and digital methods of photography. Costs: Students will require photography materials as needed by the class(es) chosen, and as requested by the instructors. Lab chemicals are provided.
The Photography Program provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry level positions as a press photographer, photojournalist, portrait photographer, freelance photographer, editorial photographer, photo-lab technician, and other career fields that utilize photography techniques or for students that wish to pursue transfer to a university program to further their study of photography.
Recommended High School Preparation: Courses in art, English, journalism, basic photography, graphic arts.
Costs: In addition to the normal student expenses (for textbooks, personal equipment and supplies) laboratory materials fees may be required. These fees may vary each semester. If these fees create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| PHOTO 301, Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 310, Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 335, Digital Color Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 340, Careers in Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 360, Large Format Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 370, Portraiture and Wedding Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 400, Digital Imaging | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 21 |
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.
Portrait and Wedding Photography
Career Certificate
The Portrait and Wedding Certificate provides the students the opportunity to fully prepare themselves for entry level positions in this field. Students will work in a lab/studio with traditional and digital methods of photography. Costs: Students will require photography materials as needed by the class(es) chosen, and as requested by the instructors. Lab chemicals are provided.
The Photography Program provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry level positions as a press photographer, photojournalist, portrait photographer, freelance photographer, editorial photographer, photo-lab technician, and other career fields that utilize photography techniques or for students that wish to pursue transfer to a university program to further their study of photography.
Recommended High School Preparation: Courses in art, English, journalism, basic photography, graphic arts.
Costs: In addition to the normal student expenses (for textbooks, personal equipment and supplies) laboratory materials fees may be required. These fees may vary each semester. If these fees create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| PHOTO 301, Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 310, Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 335, Digital Color Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 340, Careers in Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 390, Studio Lighting Techniques | 3 |
| PHOTO 370, Portraiture and Wedding Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 375, Fashion-Glamour Photography | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 21 |
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of the required program with grades of “C” or better.