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Submitter's Information
Name
Tom Vessella
Title
Dean, CTE
Region
Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
College
LA Pierce College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Tom Vessella
CTE Dean's Email
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Program Details
Program Title
Photography
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Applied Photography (101200)
Projected Start Date
01/09/19
Catalog Description
The photography program teaches visual communication including producing images that tell stories, illustrate ideas, record events, express moods, make a statement, shape contemporary culture and sell products. Traditionally photography was done with film and wet darkroom processes. We now have a state-of-the-art digital photo lab where students can use Apple Macintosh computers for image processing and printing, as is currently done in the industry. Students will learn photographic skills including lighting, image processing and printing. Skills learned will be further enhanced being part of the Pierce College Media Arts Department publications, the Roundup and the Bull. Upon completion of this program, degree holders should be able to apply the skill sets in a variety of photography careers, such as commercial and advertising photography, photojournalism and other photography businesses. These skills are also applicable in journalism fields as well as film, television and electronic media. Specific careers related to this degree would include: Photographer; Portrait Photographer; Sports Photographer; Photo Studio Owner; Advertising Photographer; Commercial Photographer; Press Photographer; Photo Editor; Television Camera Operator; Magazine Features Editor; Graphic Designer; Medical Illustrator. Jobs where this could be useful include: Advertising Art Director; Film/Video Editor; Stylist; Visual Merchandiser; Web Content Manager; Web Designer; Digital Marketer. v
Enrollment Completer Projections
20 Certificates of Achievement Completers per year.
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal
The goal of the Certificate of Achievement in Photography is to prepare students to obtain freelance and permanent employment as photographers or to use photographic skills in other areas of employment. Photographers use their technical expertise, creativity and composition skills produce and preserve images that tell a story or record an event.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
23
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
n/a
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
Photo 102 4 units
Photo 16 3 units
Photo 20 4 units
Photo 27A or 27B 30units
Photo 49 3 units
Electives, Chose one:
Photo 21 4 units
Photo 27A 3 units Photo 27B 3 units
Photo 37 4 units
Photo 36 3 units
Photo 35 3 units
Photo 49A 3 units
Program Projections
Supporting Documents
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Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
District
Los Angeles Community College District
College
Los Angeles Pierce College
CRLC Member
Tom Vessella
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Reason for approval request.
New Program
Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program.
Media Arts Department
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles and Orange County Region.
Santa Monica, Moorpark College, LA Valley College (Journalism: Photo Journalism), Glendale Community College, Pasadena City College
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
125, 15 completers.
Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector
n/a
Submission Details
Published at
04/30/18 - 10:55 AM
Status
Recommended
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