PHOTOGRAPHY
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Certificate of Achievement in Photography prepares students for work in commercial photography studios, complements existing Fine Arts degrees for students hoping to transfer in photography, and prepares students for entry-level employment as a photographer or photography assistant in the professional photography community. This certificate is also designed for students wanting to set up their own production studios to work as independent commercial or fine-art entry-level photographers. Students learn the foundations of photographic design and produce original work that demonstrates a high level of technical expertise and craft. Emphasis is placed on job-related skills including digital photography, digital workflow, lighting, specialized darkroom techniques, and studio photography techniques.
PHOTOGRAPHY Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Analyze and discuss photographic artworks utilizing relevant terminology and addressing historical and contemporary issues at an intermediate level.
- Assess professional career options in photography.
- Creatively apply the visual elements and principles of 2-D design in finished photographic works.
- Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of the use and safety pertaining to photographic skill sets including camera systems, processing, printing, material usage, lighting, and presentation.
- Employ photographic techniques to express personal vision and content in finished photographic works.