Photography
Associate in Arts Photography · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Photography AA is a commercial photography degree that emphasizes digital photography methods, processes, and technology providing students the knowledge and skills required to work in the photographic industry. The core program courses provide a foundational knowledge using advanced digital capture techniques, processing and output of finished photographs in digital and printed formats. Students will learn studio photography practices and techniques working with light and color for technical and conceptual development of photographs. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a professional portfolio that can be used to enter the photographic industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understand and articulate the principles of art and design as they relate to photography.
- Create a portfolio of digital photographs that effectively illustrate standard skills and techniques used in the photographic industry.
- Analyze and describe photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHOT 1A | Digital Photography I (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 2A | Black and White Darkroom Photography (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 3A | Introduction to Studio Lighting (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 4A | Color Theory for Photographers (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 5A | Photography Portfolio (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 1B | Digital Photography II (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 2B | Advanced Black and White Darkroom Photography (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 2C | Alternative Process Photography (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 2D | Large Format Photography (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 3B | Advanced Studio Lighting: Portraiture (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 3C | Advanced Studio Lighting: Product & Still Life (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 4B | Advanced Color Photography Methods (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 5B | Photography Exhibition (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 6A | Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| orDIGM 6A | Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 6B | Advanced Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 20 | History of Photography (Active) | 3 |
| orARTH 20 | History of Photography (Active) | 3 |
| ART 23 | 2-D Foundations (Active) | 3 |
| ART 2A | Introduction to Drawing (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 1 | Introduction to Digital Art (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 11 | Video Editing (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 42001
TOP Code: 101200 - Applied Photography
CIP Code: 10.0201 - Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician