Digital Photography Technician (ND)*

This certificate prepares students for work in digital photography, as well as preparing students for fields in digital photography editing, digital assisting, and retouching. The course work in the program balances both technical and creative development for students. Students are expected to create original work suitable for acquiring professional work in the field. This program requires 9 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, develop, and integrate digital photography techniques and workflows into their photographic practice.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE UNITS
  PHOTO 100   Digital Photography I 3
PHOTO 100 or 101 or equivalent PHOTO 130  Digital Photography II 3
PHOTO 130 or equivalent
 PHOTO 132
Digital Photography III
3
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 9

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

August 2025

GCC Catalog 2025-2026

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.