Media Arts: Commercial Photography
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
The Commercial Photography Certificate of Achievement provides the training necessary to move successfully into the photographic workplace. The instruction provides the basic skills for a career in one or more of the following: portrait, advertising, documentary, news/photojournalism, wedding/event, architectural, corporate, industrial, aerial, scientific, fine arts, photographic restoration, real estate etc.The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Media Arts: Commercial Photography will:
- Demonstrate excellence in image-making techniques across analog and digital platforms.
- Demonstrate an understanding of vision, craft and mechanics as it applies to commercial photography.
- Apply a variety of technologies to achieve specific image-making outcomes.
- Have an understanding of different genres of photography and the variety of venues that use photographic imagery.
- Demonstrate the communication and problem-solving skills necessary for success in the field of commercial photography.
Program Requirements
A total of 18 units is required to earn the Commercial Photography Certificate of Achievement
Required core courses (13 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHTO 101 | History of Photography | 3.0 |
| PHTO 110 | Basic Photography | 3.0 |
| PHTO 150 | Introduction to Commercial Photography | 2.0 |
| PHTO 151 | Portrait Photography | 2.0 |
| PHTO 170 | Digital Photography | 3.0 |
Plus a minimum of 5 units selected from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GRPH 116 | Web Portfolio & Social Media | 3.0 |
| PHTO 120 | Materials and Processes | 3.0 |
| PHTO 130 | Advanced Black and White Photography | 3.0 |
| PHTO 140 | Introduction to Color Photography | 3.0 |
| PHTO 179A | Intro to View Camera | 2.0 |
| PHTO 179B | Photojournalism | 2.0 |
| PHTO 189 | Independent Projects in Photography | 1.0 - 3.0 units |
| PHTO 380 | Black And White Photo Lab 1 | 0.5 |
| PHTO 381 | Black And White Photo Lab 2 | 1.0 |
| PHTO 382 | Color Photo Lab 1 | 0.5 |
| PHTO 383 | Color Photo Lab 2 | 1.0 |
| PHTO 384 | Digital Photo Lab 1 | 0.5 |
| PHTO 385 | Digital Photo Lab 2 | 1.0 |