This degree or certificate is designed to prepares students for work as professional photographers and photographic assistants, as well as for fields in digital photography editing and retouching. Students pursue careers in a wide range of photographic practices, from commercial and fine art to documentary and event photography. Courses are designed to encourage students to pursue individual projects while developing their technical ability. This program requires 21 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: create a cohesive photographic project that is conceptually and technically well developed create, use, and evaluate available and studio lighting use, develop, and integrate digital photography techniques and workflows into their photographic practice prepare students for a career in Photography by completing the Photography degree or certificate.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.

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NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.