Photography - Level II
Certificate Photography · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Arts Division
Commercial & Entertainment Arts Department
This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. This Photography Level II certificate offers additional expertise for students to develop specific skills needed for employment in photography, art, cinema/animation, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of the Photography - Level I coursework | 21 | |
| PLUS | ||
| Completion of the Photography - Level II coursework | 13 | |
| Total Units | 34 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Photography - Level I Coursework | ||
| PHOT 9 | Digital Image Editing for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT 10 | Basic Digital and Film Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 11A | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 11B | Digital Capture Workflow | 3 |
| PHOT 14 | Commercial Lighting | 3 |
| PHOT 20 | Color Photography | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | 3 | |
| PHOT 12 | Black and White Photo Alternative Studies | |
| PHOT 16 | Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography | |
| PHOT 18 | Portraiture and Wedding Photography | |
| Photography - Level II Coursework | ||
| Choose one course from the following: | 1 | |
| PHOT 1A | Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography | |
| PHOT 1B | Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography | |
| PHOT 1C | Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography | |
| PHOT 1D | Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography | |
| PHOT 17 | Photocommunication | 3 |
| orPHOT 30 | Advertising Photography | |
| PHOT 24 | Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers | 3 |
| orPHOT 26 | Video for Photographers | |
| PHOT 28 | Photography Portfolio Development | 3 |
| PHOT 29 | Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists | 3 |
| Total Units | 34 | |
Recommended Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 1 | Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History | 3 |
| orARTB 1 | Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History | |
| PHOT 15 | History of Photography | 3 |
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Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
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