Photography

The Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Arts in Photography prepares students for careers as commercial photographers. The program provides the visual literacy, language and methodological skills required within the photography industry, and serves as a foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a demonstrated certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information.

CA: 10 AA: 10

The update to our current program represents a solution to employment needs in the growing field of photography. Due to the changing nature of photography in the modern world, the program reflects the artistic and vocational needs of our current student population. Students will have access to new technology and vocational skills to enable development in these dual paths of art and career education. Our program consists of digital and film courses which allow for entry-level placement and/or transfer to a four-year university. The Photography Department promotes community partnerships with connections to contemporary photography industries which strengthens vocational opportunities such as internships.

Core Courses (21 units) PHOTO 11 Introduction to Black and White Film Photography 3 Yr 1, Spring PHOTO 20 Photojournalism 1 3 Yr 2, Fall PHOTO 25 Looking at Images: History and Aesthetics of Photography 3 Yr 1, Spring PHOTO 30A Beginning Photographic Art and Design 3 Yr 1, Fall PHOTO 71 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Yr 1, Fall PHOTO 220A Beginning Professional Photography I 2 Yr 1, Fall PHOTO 230A Intermediate Professional Photography I 2 Yr 2, Fall PHOTO 240A Advanced Professional Photography I 2 Yr 2, Spring Electives (9 units): PHOTO 12 Intermediate Black and White Darkroom Printing 3 Yr 2, Spring PHOTO 13 Creative Darkroom: Alternative Processes 3 Yr 2, Spring PHOTO 21 Photojournalism II 3 Yr 2, Spring PHOTO 30B Intermediate Photographic Art and Design 3 Yr 2, Spring PHOTO 30C Advanced Photographic Art and Design 3 Yr 2, Spring PHOTO 72 Intermediate Digital Photography 3 Yr 2, Spring PHOTO 180 HDSLR Workflow for Digital Photography and Cinematography 3 Yr 2, Spring PHOTO 220B Beginning Professional Photography II 2 Yr 2, Fall PHOTO 220C Beginning Professional Photography III 2 Yr 2, Fall PHOTO 230B Intermediate Professional Photography II 2 Yr 2, Fall PHOTO 230C Intermediate Professional Photography III 2 Yr 2, Fall PHOTO 240B Advanced Professional Photography II 2 Yr 2, Fall PHOTO 240C Advanced Professional Photography III 2 Yr 2, Fall CA and Major Requirements 30 General Education 19 Electives to meet 60 units 11 Total Units 60

The recommendations of the advisory committee which helped shape the update to these programs were: Prepare students for both digital and film mediums through curriculum and Degree. Redefine the main degree and create special certificates. Improving comprehensive work skills. Enhancement of the cultural classes for the development of the visual lexicon and supporting artistic energies. Increased emphasis on business approach. Increased outreach to local businesses for expertise and as a bridge to employment. Institute guest lecturers and panels. Pursuit of new grants.

Foothill College: Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Arts in Photography Ron Herman 650-949-7082 hermanron@foothill.edu; contacted and have not heard anything CCSF: Associate of Science in Photography Erika Gentry egentry@ccsf.edu; contacted and have not heard anything Chabot College: Associate of Arts in Photography Daniel Leonardi Phone: (510) 723-6841; contacted and have not heard anything DeAnza College: Associate of Arts in Photographic Arts, Associate of Arts in Professional Photography, Certificate of Achievement in Professional Photography Diane Pierce piercediane@fhda.edu; contacted and have not heard anything