Certificate
of Commercial Photography
This Program is designed to prepare a student
for an entry-level position in a career related to commercial photography,
such as commercial photographer, digital imaging technician, event photographer,
commercial assistant photographer, photography lab technician, photography
restoration specialist, wedding photographer, portrait photographer, or
advertising photographer.
This program will provide students with
basic competencies in the following areas:
Black and white film and laboratory practices
Business marketing and management
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Color film and lab practices
Critique and analysis of photographs
Digital camera control
Digital imaging
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration
Studio lighting and equipment (including strobes and medium format cameras)
List of Required Courses:
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)
Total: 27 units
Recommended electives:
ART 124A Drawing I
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present
Sequence of Courses:
Fall – First Year
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I RECOMMENDED
Spring – First Year
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance RECOMMENDED
Fall – Second Year
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media RECOMMENDED
Spring – Second Year
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present RECOMMENDED
Total: 27 units
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