Drone Photography
Certificate of Achievement Photography · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Drone Photography Certificate of Achievement program is a Career Technical Ed specialty, designed for the student who has completed the Basic Drone Imaging Skills Certificate of Achievement and is interested in building skills to an intermediate level in the field of Drone imaging with an emphasis in the use of drones in the photographic industry. It has been designed to prepare students for employment as a UAS image capture specialist with FAA Part 107 Pilot license certification. Students will be building knowledge and experience in the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and business practices, to prepare for careers in photography, videography, and post-production editing. Required Pre-Requisites: Basic Drone Imaging Skills Certificate of Achievement.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to design and execute drone projects utilizing principles of visual communication and post-production editing.
- Students will be able to deploy and pilot UAS while capturing appropriate imagery for various industries. Students may seek employment as a producer, production assistant, content creator, director, photographer, and visual communicator. Students will be prepared for entry level positions as a drone photographer.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | 3 |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture | 3 |
| FILM A229 | The Business of Immersive Media (VR/AR) | 2 |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOT A180 | Introduction to Professional Photography | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| CIS A160 | Introduction to UAS Automation | |
| FILM A120 | Event Productions | |
| FILM A196 | Introduction to Visual Effects | |
| FILM A220 | Introduction to Immersive Media (VR/AR) | |
| PHOT A220 | Fashion Photography | |
| PHOT A223 | Action Sports Photography | |
| PHOT A285 | Wedding and Event Photography | |
| PHOT A289 | Architectural Photography | |
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
NOTE:. PHOT A123 is a prerequisite to PHOT A180
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 |
|---|---|
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| PHOT A180 |
| FILM A229 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE |
| PHOT A285 |
| PHOT A289 |
| PHOT A223 |
| PHOT A220 |
| FILM A220 |
| FILM A196 |
| FILM A120 |
| CIS A160 |
- PHOT A123 is a prerequisite for PHOT A180