# Photography (Certificate of Completion)

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

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/photography-cc-spring-2026

**Minimum Units Required:** 0.0 units

A sequence of creative and technical courses designed to prepare students for self-employment and employment in photography and related areas. The coursework will give students the skills to enter a broad spectrum of photographic fields, e.g., advertising, illustration, industrial, portraiture, fine art, commercial, photojournalism, and landscape. Career opportunities are strongest for self-employment, but entry level jobs in assisting, retail, post-production and marketing are also possible. Skills gained in this program are also valuable in related fields such as video production, graphic design, journalism, and social media management. The Certificate of Completion can be obtained by completing 512-576 contact hours of coursework. Students may also continue with other photography coursework, and it is possible to later convert passing level work into credits through CPL (Credit for Prior Learning).

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Conceive and produce a coherent portfolio of original work that meets department and professional industry standards.

-   Demonstrate an understanding of industry trends and professional practices related to a career in photography.

-   Integrate conceptual elements with aesthetic and technical skills to create cohesive and memorable photographs.

-   Demonstrate full knowledge of the technical aspects of photography, including camera operations, exposure, lighting, and post-production, including software applications and printing.

-   Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity towards, historical and contemporary issues of equity, race and representation in the photo industry.

-   Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of photography, including camera operations, exposure, lighting, and post-production, including software applications and printing.

-   Conceive and produce a coherent portfolio of original work that meets department and professional industry standards.

-   Demonstrate an understanding of industry trends and professional practices related to a career in photography.

-   Integrate conceptual elements with aesthetic and technical skills to create cohesive and memorable photographs.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 512-576 |
| **Required Courses** | | 416-468 |
| PHOT 529 | Photography - Beginning | 80-90 |
| PHOT 551 | Lighting and Studio Practices | 96-108 |
| PHOT 532 | Digital Imaging for Photographers - Beginning | 80-90 |
| PHOT 531 | Photography - Intermediate | 80-90 |
| PHOT 556 | Portfolio Development - Photography | 80-90 |
| **Professional Topics (select one course)** | | 96-108 |
| PHOT 552 | Portraiture | 96-108 |
| PHOT 553 | Product, Advertising and Editorial Photography | 96-108 |
| PHOT 554 | Architectural Photography | 96-108 |