School of Photography
Orange Coast College Photo
Certificates
Photography - Still

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this certificate students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate competence in the technical skills of photography
  2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate photographic aesthetic strategies.
  3. Create photographs that illustrate a critical understanding of visual language

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Required Courses
Course     Units
First Semester
Intro to Photography PHOT A120 (3)
Intro to Digital Photography PHOT A125 (3)
History & Aesthetics of Photography PHOT A130 (3)
Second Semester
History / Appreciation Western Art ART A101  
(Or)     (3)
Contemporary Art History ART A102  
Intro to Professional Photography PHOT A180 (4)
Any "A100" level photography course     (2) minimum
Third Semester
Commercial Photography PHOT A188 (5)

Professional Digital Workflow and Color Management

PHOT A225 (3)
Professional Digital Capture PHOT A205 (3)
Fourth Semester
Professional Digital Techniques PHOT A280 (3)
Art Photography PHOT A283 (4)
Select six (6) units from the following:      
Any "A200" level photography courses     (6)
    Total: (42)
Recommended
Fundamentals of Composition ENGL A100 (3)
       

Digital Photography Technician

Program Outcomes


Students will be able to demonstrate competence in the digital skills of photography and display skills in professional practices.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Required Courses
Course     Units
Intro to Professional Photography PHOT A180 (4)
Commercial Photography PHOT A188 (5)
Professional Digital Capture PHOT A205 (3)
Professional Digital Workflow & Color Management PHOT A225 (3)
Professional Digital Techniques PHOT A280 (3)
    Total: (18)
Recommended
Intro to Digital Photography PHOT A125 (3)
Business Practices for Photographers PHOT A241 (3)