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Submitter's Information
Patrick Backes
Articulation Officer and Curriculum Analyst
South Central Coast
College of the Canyons
CTE Dean
Harriet Happel
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Program Details
Commercial Photography AA
New Program
Applied Photography (101200)
08/21/23
Provides students with a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities to gain an entry-level position in a career related to commercial photography, such as a commercial photographer, digital imaging technician, event photographer, commercial assistant photographer, photography laboratory technician, photographic restoration specialist, wedding photographer, portrait photographer, or advertising photographer.
Projected number of certificate completers year 1: 10
Projected number of certificate completers year 2: 15
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.A. Degree (A)
The proposed AA Commercial Photography creates a pathway for students who wish to enter the commercial industry directly. 100% of the required courses in the new degree are in Photography. The Student Learning Outcome for the Commercial Photography AA Degree is as follows: Demonstrate proficiency in the core skills such as digital photography, image retouching, and lighting, and knowledge required for employment in a commercial photography position.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
34, 34
60, 60
Course Report
To earn the Commercial Photography AA Degree, students must complete 34 required "major" units, plus the College of the Canyons General Education requirements.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOTO-120 | Photographic Studio Etiquette | 1 | Year 1 |
| PHOTO-140 | History of Photography | 3 | Year 1 |
| PHOTO-155 | Photography I | 3 | Year 1 |
| PHOTO-156 | Photography II | 3 | Year 2 |
| PHOTO-157 | Digital Imaging | 3 | Year 1 |
| PHOTO-191 | Photographic Studio Fundamentals I | 3 | Year 1 |
| PHOTO-192 | Photographic Studio Fundamentals II | 3 | Year 2 |
| PHOTO-220 | The Business of Photography | 3 | Year 2 |
| Plus one Video course from the following: | |||
| PHOTO-177 | Video Capture for Still Photographers | 3 | Year 2 |
| MEA-120 | Introduction to Cinematography | 3 | Year 2 |
| Plus two Photography courses from the following: | |||
| PHOTO-160 | Black and White Photography | 3 | Year 1 |
| PHOTO-195 | Color Photography | 3 | Year 2 |
| PHOTO-215 | Photojournalism and News Photography | 3 | Year 2 |
| Plus one Capstone course from the following: | |||
| PHOTO-201 | Independent Projects in Photography | 3 | Year 2 |
| PHOTO-285 | Concept Development | 3 | Year 2
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04/03/23 - 11:10 AM
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