Photography Certificate of Achievement

The Photography Certificate of Achievement provides a strong foundation for students wishing to enter the workforce as photographers as well as to further their education in the fields of photography, fine arts, or graphic design.  Students will learn the basic skills, processes, and practices needed to begin working as photographers. Students will create a portfolio of images, a website, and CV/resume for professional or academic use.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
ART 030A	Beginning Black & White Photography	3
DDP 100 or ART 034	Introduction to Digital Art & Media	3
DDP 101	Digital Imaging	3
DDP 130	Digital Darkroom	1.5
DDP 131 or ART 031	Digital Photography	3

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
ARTH 033	History of Photography	3
DDP 095A	Digital Design & Production Work Experience	1-6
DDP 103	Publication Design & Production	3
DDP 132	Commercial Photography	3
DDP 195	Business Practices and Portfolio Preparation for Creatives	3