Certificate in Professional Photography
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 12
Term 1
6 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PHO 2: Introduction to Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of photography.??Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, black and white film, darkroom skills, and contemporary trends in photography. |
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| PHO 4: Beginning Digital Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introductory digital course presenting the origins and history of photography, camera and lens use, exposure, metering, printing procedures, print presentations, composition and standards of quality. Emphasis is placed on print quality along with content, composition and personal expression. |
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Term 2
6 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PHO 8: Commercial and Studio Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the basic aspects of commercial photography, including planning, production, and editing of images for a variety of applications including industrial, medical, technical, product display, architectural, portrait, food and fashion modeling. Students will also learn to use digital cameras and studio lighting systems to produce commercial quality photographs. Students will learn the basics of creating and editing images using studio lighting equipment, outdoor photography techniques and digital editing software to produce commercially ready photographs. Students will work with models, props and locations in the production of images. |
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| PHO 15: Intermediate Digital Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides continued exploration in the advanced theories, vocabularies and techniques of digital photography. Emphasis will be on current issues in photography, portfolio development and advanced image editing and manipulation. Students will learn the basic theories of illumination and the utilization of a variety of light sources. Students will learn to manipulate color and black-and-white images, layers, special effects, photo restoration/colorizing, and filters to prepare images for print and web distribution. |
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