AS/Certificate of Achievement in Photography

CURRENT DESCRIPTION: The Photography program teaches the dynamics of visual communication to illustrate ideas, record events, articulate stories, express moods, sell products, and interpret a person’s character. Courses stress technical knowledge, proficiency in camera control, digital and analog capture methods, artificial and natural light control, and image manipulation. This program prepares students for careers in photography-related genres including advertising photography, food photography, architectural photography, editorial photography, portrait photography, fashion photography, and photojournalism. - For additional possibilities, explore the computerized career information systems and other valuable career resources at the Career Services Center on SMC’s main campus. SMC has articulation agreements in place with several 4-year institutions. Students planning to transfer should complete the lower-division major requirements and the general education pattern for the institution to which they intend to transfer. High school students in the 11th and 12th grades may begin this program concurrently with their high school program if approved by the high school principal. Information regarding the Photography program is available in the Photography Department, (310) 434-3547, and through the Photography Department’s website: www2.smc.edu/photo.

Over the past five years, we've averaged 11.4 AS degrees granted, and 17 Career Certificates

The ultimate goal of the Photography Department's Certificate of Achievement is to provide students with the skills necessary to begin successful careers in the commercial photography industry.

Students completing the program in Photography will demonstrate the ability to analyze and assess photographic situations, solve technical problems, and overcome creative challenges as they arise in a photographic production. Students will further design and construct photographic images that can communicate ideas or narratives effectively for commercial, editorial or fine art purposes. Additionally, student will have the knowledge and skills pertinent to the operation of a freelance photography business and sound business practices in the trade.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Photo 1	Introduction to Photography	3	S1
Photo 5	Digital Asset Management, Modification, and Output	3	S1
Photo 2	Basic Photography Lab Techniques	2	S2
Photo 30	Techniques of Lighting: Introduction	4	S2
Photo 60	Business Practices in Photography	3	S2
Photo 32	Photographing People: Advanced	4	S3
Photo 33	Techniques of Lighting: Product	4	S3
Photo 39	Beginning Photoshop	3	S3
Photo 34	Capture to Composite	4	S4
Photo 43	Portfolio Development	3	S4

Photography and Fashion Department

East LA, El Camino, Glendale, LA City College, LA Pierce, Long Beach, Mt. San Antonio, Pasadena, Cypress, Fullerton, Orange Coast

Not sure how to find non-duplicative enrollment, but for the fall semesters of school years 2018, 2019, and 2020, average enrollment was 919 students each.