Digital SLR Photography and Videography Technician
Certificate of Achievement Photography · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Digital SLR Photography and Videography Certificate program is a Career Technical Ed specialty, designed for the student who wants a concentrated course of study in the field of photography coupled with video production. It has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as both a photographer and videographer well as photo retoucher, producer, production assistant, content creator, entrepreneur, photo researcher, photo editor and visual communicator. . Students will be educated in the use of DSLR cameras, story telling, event documentation, lighting, sound, postproduction and business practices. The first 19 units give the student a strong foundation, while the 6 elective units allow students to “customize” the certificate to their unique needs. Designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as both a photographer and videographer as well as photo retoucher, producer, production assistant, content creator, entrepreneur, photo researcher, photo editor and visual communicator.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate competence as both a photographer and a videographer, and show a critical understanding of visual language.
- Students will be prepared for entry level positions as a photographer, production assistant, producer, content creator, director, media director, entrepreneur, videographer, visual researcher and visual communicator.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | 3 |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOT A125 | Imaging for Photographers I | 3 |
| FILM A194 | Editing 1 | 3 |
| PHOT A180 | Introduction to Professional Photography | 4 |
| FILM A262 | Cinematography | 3 |
| Restricted Electives - select 6 units: | 6 | |
| FILM A102 | The Business of Film & Television | |
| FILM A265 | Documentary Production | |
| MUS A110 | Computers in Music 1 | |
| PHOT A188 | Commercial Photography | |
| PHOT A200 | Documentary Photography | |
| PHOT A225 | Professional Digital Workflow and Color Management | |
| PHOT A280 | Professional Digital Techniques | |
| Total Units | 25 | |
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.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FILM A194 |
| PHOT A180 |
| FILM A262 |
| PHOT A125 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - Select 6 units |
| MUS A110 |
| FILM A102 |
| FILM A265 |
| PHOT A188 |
| PHOT A200 |
| PHOT A225 |
| PHOT A280 |