Digital Photography
Certificate of Achievement Art · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Digital Photography certificate offers education and training in the use of digital cameras, related equipment, and editing tools and techniques for creating photographic portfolios, websites, and multimedia projects. Students produce a professional-quality printed portfolio. The program's emphasis may be in fine art or commercial photography.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:
- Identify major movements, artwork, and artists in historical and contemporary photography, and demonstrate understanding of different photo techniques.
- Possess photographic and digital imaging knowledge and be able to identify fine art and commercial career pathways and apply current, photographic technology using professional and industry standards.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ART 207 | Film Photography I | 3 |
| ART 244 | Digital Media for the Visual Artist | 3 |
| ART 251 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 253 | Applied Digital Photography | 3 |
| Select at least 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| ART 208 | Film Photography II | |
| ART 210 | Printmaking I | |
| ART 245 | Digital Art and Media | |
| ART 254 | Understanding and Appreciating the Photographic Image | |
| ART 268 | Film Photography III | |
| ART 269 | Film Photography IV | |
| ART 292 | Internship Studies | |
| ART 295 | Visual Art/Professional Practice | |
| BUS 130 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | |
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | |
| MAT 210 | Advanced Digital Imaging & Illustration | |
| Total Units | 18 | |