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Associate in Science Degree Photography · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Anyone with an interest in photography, whether beginner, advanced amateur or professional, will find a course or program within the photography program that will teach them new skills and/or prepare them for a career in photography.
The OCC Photography program is intended to prepare students for employment in a number of specialization areas within the field of professional photographyas well as photo retoucher, producer, production assistant, content creator, entrepreneur, photo researcher, photo editor and visual communicator. The student, after completing the first year foundation courses, may elect to take
advanced courses in art, commercial, advertising illustration, portraiture, architectural, fashion, or documentary photography, color management, digital work flow, and business practices for photographers.
In addition to courses intended to train photographers, the program also includes several black and white and digital classes for professional photographers who wish to learn new skills and/or for those who are interested in careers as photographic digital technicians.
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate competence in the technical skills of photography.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate photographic aesthetic strategies.
- Create photographs that illustrate a critical understanding of visual language.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOT A130 | History and Appreciation of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT A101 | Photography and Society | 3 |
| orART A101 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | |
| orART A101H | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | |
| orART A102 | Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art History | |
| PHOT A125 | Imaging for Photographers I | 3 |
| PHOT A127 | Darkroom For Photography Majors | 2 |
| PHOT A180 | Introduction to Professional Photography | 4 |
| PHOT A188 | Commercial Photography | 5 |
| PHOT A225 | Professional Digital Workflow and Color Management | 3 |
| Select three units of A200-level PHOT courses | 3 | |
| PHOT A241 | Business Practices for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT A280 | Professional Digital Techniques | 3 |
| PHOT A283 | Art Photography | 4 |
| Select two units of A200-level PHOT courses | 2 | |
| Total Major Units | 41 | |
| General Education Breadth for AS Degree: 21 Units | 18.0 | |
| Elective units needed to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement. | 1.0 | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 60 | |
Recommended:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
- (Excluding PHOT A260 Art Portfolio Development 1 through PHOT A267 Marketing and Self Promotion 2).
- (Including PHOT A260 Art Portfolio Development 1 through PHOT A267 Marketing and Self Promotion 2).
- Program Major Courses used to double count for General Education Breadth: 3 units, subtracted from the GE (21.0 - 3) = 18.0
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) maybe substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ART A101or ART A101Hor ART A102or PHOT A101 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporaryor Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honorsor Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art Historyor Photography and Society |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography 1 |
| PHOT A130 | History and Appreciation of Photography |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| PHOT A125 |
| PHOT A127 |
| PHOT A180 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| PHOT A188 |
| PHOT A225 |
| PHOT ELECTIVE A200-LEVEL COURSE (See Requirements) 2 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| PHOT A241 |
| PHOT A280 |
| PHOT A283 |
| PHOT ELECTIVE A200-LEVEL COURSE (See Requirements) 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 |
- Meets OCC AS GE AREA 3
- PHOT ELECTIVE A200-LEVEL COURSE EXCLUDING: PHOT A260 Art Portfolio Development 1 - PHOT A267 Marketing and Self Promotion 2
- PHOT ELECTIVE A200-LEVEL COURSE INCLUDING: PHOT A260 Art Portfolio Development 1 - PHOT A267 Marketing and Self Promotion 2
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS