Photography
Certificate of Achievement Photography · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Photography - Certificate of Achievement
Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Photography is a commercial photography degree that emphasizes digital photography methods, processes, and technology providing students the knowledge and skills required to work as a professional photographer. The core program courses provide a foundational knowledge using digital capture techniques, processing and output of finished photographs. Elective courses provide students the flexibility to select an area of emphasis that develops photographs technically and conceptually based on their own individual aesthetic. 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 apply advanced digital capture techniques for making an exposure using DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
- Evaluate and develop digital photographs from capture to print using appropriate digital processing and editing techniques.
- Analyze and describe digital photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHOT 1A | Digital Photography I (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 5A | Photography Portfolio (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 1B | Digital Photography II (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 2A | Black and White Darkroom Photography (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 3A | Introduction to Studio Lighting (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 3B | Advanced Studio Lighting: Portraiture (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 3C | Advanced Studio Lighting: Product & Still Life (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 4A | Color Theory for Photographers (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 4B | Advanced Color Photography Methods (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 5B | Photography Exhibition (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 6A | Photoshop (Historical) | 3 |
| orDIGM 6A | Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 6B | Advanced Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 20 | History of Photography (Historical) | 3 |
| orARTH 20 | History of Photography (Historical) | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 01080
TOP Code: 101200 - Applied Photography
CIP Code: 10.0201 - Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician