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Fine Art Photography Certificate

The fine art photography program is designed for students who want to enter a career path in fine art photography.  Students will use a variety of cameras and formats to produce images in both color and black and white.  Personal expression and creativity, history and contemporary issues in photography, and visual communication will also be emphasized.   

Total Units:
24

First Year

Semester 1

6 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
PHOTO 301
Beginning Photography
3
F, S
PHOTO 400
Digital Imaging
3
F, S

Semester 2

6 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
PHOTO 310
Intermediate Photography or
3
PHOTO 301
F
PHOTO 364
Advanced Black and White Photography
3
PHOTO 310 or 312
PHOTO 320
Color Photography
3
PHOTO 302
F, S

Year 2

Semester 3

6 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
PHOTO 420
History of Photography
3
F, S

Semester 4

6 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
PHOTO 360
Large Format Photography
3
PHOTO 310 or 312
S
PHOTO 365 1
Alternative Process Photography or
3
PHOTO 301
Check Class Schedule for offering
PHOTO 366
Advanced Alternative Process Photography
3
PHOTO 365
Check Class Scheduled for offering

1 Also listed as ARTH 340.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

List A-a minimum of 3 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
PHOTO 260
The Eastern Sierra Landscape, Yosemite Valley
2
S
PHOTO 272
Lightroom
1.5
PHOTO 302 or 400
F(even year)
PHOTO 273
Video Capture with DSLRs
1.5
PHOTO 302 or 400
F, S, Su
PHOTO 275
Digital Applications for Alternative Processes
1.5
PHOTO 302 or 400
S(even year)
PHOTO 277
Creating a Digital Portfolio
1.5
PHOTO 302 or 400
F(even year)
PHOTO 278
Flash Photography
1.5
Check Class Schedule for offering
PHOTO 350
Photojournalism
3
Check Class Schedule for offering

Career Options/Outlook:

Photographers use digital or film cameras and equipment to photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.  Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Advertising Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Newspaper Photographer, Owner/Photographer, Photo Editor, Photographer, Photojournalist, Portrait Photographer, Sports Photographer, Studio Owner

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

1,810

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

27%

Median Salary in California (2021):

$46,630/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 17, 2025

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