# Photo Illustration (Certificate of Achievement)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Photography

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/photo-illustration-ca-summer-2023

**Minimum Units Required:** 24.0 units

Students learn a range of photographic, design and graphic design skills, including camera operation, light control, principles of color and composition for 2 dimensional work, and a range of industry standard software programs and applications. Professional practices and career paths are explored and all students complete a portfolio of work to prepare them for entry into the job market. Career Opportunities Social media content manager, web development and management, retouching, photo editor, advertising and promotional designer. The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 24-unit major. All courses within the major must be complete with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Professional level proficiency in utilizing photography and graphic design to create expressive original works, appropriate for use in various applications including fashion and editorial, advertising and fine art.

-   Working knowledge of current graphic design and photographic software programs, including specific understanding of the strengths and appropriate applications of each program and an ability to work between the programs for strong outcomes.

-   Complete a professional portfolio and accompanying promotional materials appropriate for use in seeking employment in areas of design and media, such as advertising, editorial and fashion production, fine art and social media.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Photo Illustration** | | 24 |
| **Courses Required** | | 18 |
| ART 007 | Design - Color | 3 |
| DMA 010 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| DMA 020 | Introduction to Digital Illustration | 3 |
| PHOT 029 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 032 | Introduction to Digital Imaging for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT 158 | Photo Illustration | 3 |
| **Photo Electives (select one course)** | | 3 |
| PHOT 031 | Photography Concepts and Projects | 3 |
| PHOT 045 | Introduction to Filmmaking for Photographers | 3 |
| **Graphic Design and Art Electives (select one course)** | | 3 |
| DMA 011 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| DMA 015 | Typography | 3 |
| DMA 021 | Advanced Digital Illustration Techniques | 3 |