# Portrait, Fashion and Wedding Photography (Skills Certificate)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Photography

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/photography/#Portrait

For those students interested in preparing for a career in portrait, fashion, or wedding photography. Designed to help train students in portrait techniques and portfolio presentation along with providing an opportunity for students to work with a photographer in the industry. A skills certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Select 13 units from the following:** | | 13 |
| ↳ PHOT 0070A | Studio Lighting |  |
| ↳ PHOT 0070B | Advanced Studio Lighting |  |
| ↳ PHOT 0088 | Business Practices for Photographers |  |
| ↳ PHOT 0090P | Outdoor Portrait Workshop (up to 1 unit) |  |
| ↳ PHOT 0090W | Wedding and Event Photography Field Workshop (up to 1 unit) |  |
| **Total Units** | | **13** |