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Submitter's Information

Name

David Yamamoto

Title

Professor, Chair of Photography

Region

Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)

College

Glendale Community College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Peter Green

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Digital Photography

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Applied Photography (101200)

Projected Start Date

02/15/22

Catalog Description

 The Digital Photography Certificate program prepares students for work as professional photographers and photographic assistants, as well as prepares students for fields in digital photography editing and retouching. Students pursue careers in a wide range of photographic practices, from commercial and fine art to documentary and event photography. Courses are designed to encourage students to pursue individual projects while developing their technical ability. This program requires 26 units.

Enrollment Completer Projections

10

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)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Photography will prepare students for work as professional photographers and photographic assistants, as well as prepare students for fields in digital photography editing and retouching. The course work in the program balances both technical and creative development for students. The historical and cultural understanding of photography deepens each student’s individual work. Students are expected to create original work suitable for acquiring professional work in the field.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

27/27

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

27/27

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

27/27

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Students begin with History of Photography and Introduction to Photography. After completing Introduction to Photography students progress to a 2 course sequence in Lighting, a 2 course sequence in Photoshop and Lightroom. Student are expected to complete a capstone course in their area of interest in their final term.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ART 199History of Photography3Y1
PHOTO 100Introduction to Photography4Y1
PHOTO 111 & PHOTO 112Lighting I and II8Y1/Y2
PHOTO 130 & PHOTO 132Photoshop and Lightroom for Photographers8Y1/Y2
PHOTO 140 or 142 or 144 or 146Fine Art Photo, Commercial Photo, Documentary Photo, Special Project4Y2

Supporting Documents

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Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)

District

LA County

College

Glendale Community College

CRLC Member

Federico Saucedo

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Phone

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Reason for approval request.

Locally Approved

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program.
Photography
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles and Orange County Region.
Similar programs in the region: East LA College (3-year average = 13 awards) El Camino College (3-year average = 8 awards) LA City (3-year average = 23 awards) Long Beach (3-year average = 2 awards) Mt San Antonio (3-year average = 27 awards) Pasadena (3-year average = 2 awards) Santa Monica (3-year average = 22 awards)
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
96
Priority Sector

ICT/Media Art

Submission Details

Published at

06/15/21 - 02:22 PM

Status

Recommended

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