Basic Drone Imaging Skills
Certificate of Achievement Photography · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Basic Drone Imaging Skills Certificate of Achievement program is a Career Technical Ed specialty, designed for the student who wants a concentrated course of study in the field of Drone imaging. It has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a UAS image capture specialist and preparing for FAA Part 107 Pilot license certification. Students will be educated in the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, photography, videography, post-production editing, careers and business practices.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate competence as an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Image Capture Specialist and show a critical understanding of aerial visual image capture and post production. Students will be prepared for entry level positions as a drone photographer.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| APT A131 | Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| APT A151 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lab | 1 |
| FILM A194 | Editing 1 | 3 |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOT A125 | Imaging for Photographers I | 3 |
| Total Units | 13 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| APT A131 | Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
| APT A151 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lab |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| PHOT A125 |
| FILM A194 |