Photography
Photography
This program focuses on the principles and techniques of contemporary photography and the preparation of professional photographic practices. The goal is to prepare individuals for professional photographic industries, where they will be able to stand out from the competition with cutting edge contemporary experience and knowledge. Students will learn how to create individual creative and professional photographic work, how to identify trends in photography, an analysis of contemporary photography, use photographic lighting equipment, professionally edit photographs using Adobe software, use photography as an art form, and to create a professional level portfolio. They will have the chance to explore modern technology such as drones and blend this knowledge with fortifying skills from commercial and advertising photography. Students also have the choice to learn about photojournalism, crime scene photography, or even advanced film photography with alternative processes.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate competency using all facets of a camera to best suit the photographic need that is required in the scene by adjusting aperture, shutter speed, and ISO with strict regard to a creative use of depth of field depending on the style of photography.
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Identify, describe, and demonstrate formal concepts and contemporary forms of photographic composition.
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Understand how to manage ambient light as well as control and modify added light into the photographic frame.
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Choose a field of professional photography and learn the professional and artistic requirements needed to enter the chosen industry.
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Obtain a professional level competency of digitally editing photographs using Adobe software.
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Creatively approach the concept and idea of photographic style, choose and develop a style that best fits the student’s chosen industry.
| Required Courses (12 units) | Units | |
| PHO-8 Or PHO-20 |
Introduction to Film Photography Or Introduction to Digital Photography |
3 or 3 |
| PHO-9 | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHO-14 | Lighting for Photographers | 3 |
| PHO-19 | Color Correction and the Photographic Portfolio | 3 |
| Elective Courses (6 units) | Units | |
| PHO-7 | Medium and Large Format Film Photography | 3 |
| PHO-11 | Commercial and Advertising Photography | 3 |
| PHO-12 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHO-23 | Drone Photography | 3 |
| PHO-27 | Forensic & Crime Scene Photography | 3 |
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Photography will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 18-12 months. For students who require a part time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.