Motion Photography - Studio or Field, Certificate of Achievement

This certificate provides hands-on instruction in motion and still photography using cameras with video capability in the studio or in the field, emphasizing mixed lighting on location and controlled studio lighting. Students will gain the aesthetic and technical skills necessary to professionally plan, capture, produce and deliver photographic stills and videos to clients or for electronic delivery. Certificate completion prepares students for employment in the following fields of photography: wedding and events, real-estate, advertising, public relations, corporate presentations,documentary and photojournalism, athletics, travel, product and food photography and to work as a photography assistant.

The projected number of annual completers for the Motion Photography – Field or Studio is 5 students.  This estimate is based on the enrollment data for the required courses shown in the table below.

		F17/Sp18	F18/Sp19
CB01: Course Dept. No	CB02: Course Title	Annual # Sections	Annual   # Enrolled Total	Annual # Sections	Annual   # Enrolled Total
BCST 119	Digital Media Skills	4/4	89/85 = 174	3/3	76/70 = 146
PHOT 51	Beginning Photography	7/7	160/175 = 335	7/7	154/166 = 320
PHOT 52	Photographers and Their Images	1/1	20/22 = 42	2/1	33/21 = 53
PHOT 80	Outdoor & Ambient Lighting	1/1	14/27 = 41	1/1	30/27 = 57
PHOT 85A	Beginning Lighting Techniques	1/2	14/38 = 52	1/1	16/22 = 38
BCST 140	Studio Video Production	/1	19	1/	17
BCST 141	Field Video Production	1/1	20/17 = 37	/1	24
BCST 144A	Video Editing Premiere Intro	1/	27	1/	20
CINE 56	Introduction to Digital Film Editing	1/1	21/20 = 41	1/1	11/12 = 23

The goal of the Motion Photography certificate is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in photography with video components such as event, real estate, editorial and corporate clients as well as for independent work.  The course of study is designed to build on the foundations of photography courses and serves as a path for individuals looking to retrain or shift careers within the media arts.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Use the techniques of location-based photography to create stills and videos for electronic delivery.
• Edit and analyze still and video packages and presentations.
• Apply the proper use of lighting, sound and aesthetic techniques to field and studio photography and video.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of presentations for motion photography.
• Apply the standard workforce protocols and communication skills used in the video and photographic industry.

Students must complete at least four courses at City College of San Francisco. All courses must be completed within four years.

The minimum time for completion of this certificate is two semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Motion Photography - Studio or Field

Courses Required 17-18	Units	Sequence
Required courses:
BCST 119 - Digital Media Skills	3.00	1st Semester
PHOT 51 - Beginning Photography	3.00	1st Semester
PHOT 52 - Photographers and Their Images	1.00	1st Semester
Choose one of the following lighting courses:
PHOT 80 - Outdoor & Ambient Lighting	3.00	1st Semester
PHOT 85A - Beginning Lighting Techniques	4.00	1st Semester
Take one of the above
Choose one of the following video production courses:
BCST 140 - Studio Video Production (Fall Only)	3.00	2nd  Semester
BCST 141 - Field Video Production  (Spring Only)	3.00	2nd  Semester
Depending on when student starts – Take one of the above
Choose one course from the following video editing courses:
BCST 144A - Video Editing Premiere Intro (Fall Only)	4.00	2nd Semester
CINE 56 - Introduction to Digital Film Editing (Spring Only)	4.00	2nd Semester
Depending on when student starts – Take one of the above
Total:	17.00 - 18.00

 

1st Semester = 10-11

2nd Semester = 7

 

Required courses:
BCST 119	Digital Media Skills	3	S1
PHOT 51	Beginning Photography	3	S1
PHOT 52	Photographers and Their Images	1	S1

Choose one of the following lighting courses:
PHOT 80	Outdoor & Ambient Lighting	3	S1
PHOT 85A	Beginning Lighting Techniques	4	S1

Choose one of the following video production courses:
BCST 140	Studio Video Production (Fall Only)	3	S2
BCST 141	Field Video Production  (Spring Only)	3	S2

Choose one course from the following video editing courses:
BCST 144A	Video Editing Premiere Intro (Fall Only)	4	S2
CINE 56	Introduction to Digital Film Editing (Spring Only)	4	S2

This certificate is being updated to reflect Industry Advisory recommendations, student preference and convenience, and at the request of school Dean. There are no other departments offering similar curriculum.

There are no identical programs in our immediate area.