Skip to main content
Browser not supported!
We recommend using a modern browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, or Mozilla Firefox.

Submitter's Information

Name

Lisa F. Knuppel

Title

Dean, CTE and Career Services

Region

Orange County

College

Orange Coast College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Lisa Knuppel

CTE Dean's Email

Log in to view CTE Dean's Email.

Program Details

Program Title

Drone Photography

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Photography (101100)

Projected Start Date

03/02/20

Catalog Description

The Drone Photography certificate of achievement program is designed for the student who has completed the  Basic Drone Imaging SKills certificate and is interested in building skills to an intermediate level in the field of drone imaging with emphasis in the use of drones in the photographic industry. It has been designed to prepare students for employment as a UAS image capture specialist with FAA Part 107 Pilot license certification. Students will be building knowledge and experience in the use of UAS/drones in photography, videography,  post-production tools and methods, and editing, as well as business practices for entrepreneurs and independent professionals in the photography and videography fields.   Required Pre-Requisites: Basic Drone Imaging Skills certificate.

Enrollment Completer Projections

22

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 program is to prepare students for employment as a UAS image capture specialist with FAA Part 107 Pilot license certification.  Students develop knowledge, skills  and experience in the use of drones in photography, videography, post-production editing, and be prepared for a career in the industry as an independent professional.  

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16

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

Students must have completed the Basic Drone Skills certificate prior to enrolling in this program.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
FILM A110
Film Production 1
3S1
FILM A228
Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture
3S1
PHOT A180
Introduction to Professional Photography
4S1
FILM A229
The Business of Immersive Media (VR/AR)
2S2

Choose 3-4 elective units from list of classes below


PHOT A285
Wedding and Event Photography
3S2
PHOT A289
Architectural Photography
3S2
PHOT A223
Action Sports Photography
3S2
PHOT A220
Fashion Photography
3S2
FILM A220
Introduction to Virtual Reality (VR)
3S2
FILM A120
Event Productions
3S2
FILM A196
Intro to Visual Effects
3S2
CIS A160
Introduction to UAS Automation
4S2

Orange County Regional Questions

District

Coast Community College District

College

Orange Coast College

CRLC Member

Lisa Knuppel

Email

Log in to view Email.

Phone

Log in to view Phone.

Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
The Drone Photography program augments the existing Applied Photography programs by adding a specialized skill set in remote/drone image capture.
List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region
LA Valley , Long Beach Mt. San Antonio , Santa Monica , Fullerton, Saddleback, Santa Ana, Santiago Canyon, Compton, El Camino, Glendale, LA City, LA Pierce , LA Valley, Long Beach ,Pasadena, Cypress
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
30
Priority Sector

ICT/DIgital Media

Submission Details

Published at

08/28/20 - 09:31 AM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Drone Photography". to Lisa F. Knuppel's drafts. This message will be sent to lknuppel@occ.cccd.edu

Comments, Documents, Voting

Comments

All Comments

No comments to display.