CERTIFICATES / DEGREES

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE

18 Units of Required Photography Courses
Required Photography Courses

PHOT 101 F Introduction to Photography 3
PHOT 112 F Introduction to Professional Digital Photography 3
PHOT 114 F * Professional Portrait Photography 3
PHOT 104 F * Wedding Photography 3
PHOT 109* Portrait Photography 3
PHOT 221 F Studio Specialties 3
PHOT 216 F Advanced Digital Photography 3
PHOT 290 F Internship in Photography 3
* Either PHOT 114 F or PHOT 104 or PHOT 109
may be taken to meet the 3 unit requirement of a Portrait Class

Suggested Pathway to a Professional Photography Certificate
This is merely a suggestion of a possible course pathway. Students may choose
a variety of paths provided they do meet the prerequisites of courses. Electives
are optional but highly recommended.

Semester One

PHOT 101 Introduction to Photography – Required 3
PHOT 118 F 19th Century Photography 3
PHOT 227 F Social Media and Still Photography 3

Semester Two

PHOT 112 Introduction to Professional Digital Photography – Required 3
PHOT 221 Studio Specialties – Required 3
PHOT 119 F 20th and 21st Century 3

Semester Three

PHOT 114 F Professional Portrait Photography – Required * 3
PHOT 224 F Business Practices for Photography 3
PHOT 223 F Creative Photography 3
PHOT 226 F Video Capture for the Still Photography 3

Semester Four

PHOT 216 F Advanced Digital Photography – Required 3
PHOT 217 F Applied Photography 3
PHOT 104 F Wedding Photography – Required* 3
PHOT 290 F Internship in Photography – Required 3