Photography is offered as a creative means of visual expression with artistic and commercial application. Opportunities for experimental and applied aspects are provided from the beginning through advanced levels. A serious effort is made to structure offerings so that students can attain individual goals in the field of Photography. Photographic skills complement other diverse fields such as science, horticulture, teaching, anthropology, art and real estate. This complementary aspect is also stressed in the program.
TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Photography are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs of California and out-of-state colleges are located in the Library and the Counseling Center. Positions for which students of Photography are qualified are professional photographer, commercial photographer, advertising, and photographic journalism.
PHOTOGRAPHY
A.A. or A.S. DEGREE
Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree,
PHOTOGRAPHY
CERTIFICATE
A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.
ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
SKILLS CERTIFICATE
For those students who want to broaden their expressive abilities beyond the traditional photographic image. Helps prepare students for creative image making for the advertising and portrait photography markets. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.
COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Assists in preparing students to create visually stimulating images utilizing the power of color. Focuses on the aesthetic use of color, as well as technical mastery of color balancing, accuracy, and manipulation. These skills are necessary for both laboratory technicians and photographers. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.
DIGITAL IMAGING
SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Designed for students interested in becoming proficient with photographic image capture, preparation, and manipulation on the computer. Valuable for those preparing for a career as a photographer, photographic lab technician, or for those upgrading their skills. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Course work in landscape photography trains students in the techniques utilized in creating expressive images of the environment. Helps prepare students for capturing the landscape for stock photography use, magazines, web sites and other visual media. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.
NARRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
SKILLS CERTIFICATE
This certificate trains students to photograph assignments in such a way that they tell a story. Appropriate for those interested in gaining skills used by photojournalists, documentary and editorial photographers. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.
PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES
SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Designed to give students a broad range of skills used by both laboratory technicians and photographers. Helps train students to handle a wide range of difficult assignments and creative techniques. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
SKILLS CERTIFICATE
For those students interested in preparing for a career in portrait, fashion, or wedding photography. Designed to help train students in portrait techniques and portfolio presentation along with providing an opportunity for students to work with a photographer in the industry. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.
DIVISION OFFICE: W 107
FACULTY: R. Gregg, R. Snook
LIAISON COUNSELORS: N. Martinis, M. Moon