Photography Certificate (PHOT-CC)

PLEASE NOTE: This Courses and Programs Preview is not the final 2026-2027 Academic Catalog. The final Catalog will be published on July 1, 2026.

 
The Photography Certificate program provides new and returning students with the knowledge and skills to compete for entry-level positions in the diverse field of photography and/or the opportunity to add or combine photography skills to related expertise in graphic design, journalism, communication or public relations. Courses in the Photography Certificate program help students build a working portfolio and can also be applied toward completing the Photography Option within the Visual Fine Art Associate of Arts Degree.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, concepts, techniques and equipment relating to a broad range of photographic processes and procedures.
• Make informed and meaningful compositional/aesthetic decisions, with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, project parameters and deadlines.
• Be able to use industry standard hardware and software to produce work suitable for a variety of entry-level positions in a very competitive field. 

This certificate is not currrently eligible for Financial Aid.