# Photography, Professional (Certificate of Achievement)

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

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/photography-professional-ca-spring-2024

**Minimum Units Required:** 24.0 units

Pre-employment training in professional photography is designed to prepare students for self-employment and employment in the private and public sectors and covers a broad spectrum of photographic fields, e.g., advertising illustration, industrial, portraiture, medical, commercial, photojournalism, and landscape. A Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 24-unit major. All courses for this major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis

### 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.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Photography, Professional (CA)** | | 24 |
| **Courses Required** | | 12 |
| PHOT 029 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 151 | Professional Photography: Genres and Studio Practices | 3 |
| PHOT 156 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
| PHOT 032 | Introduction to Digital Imaging for Photographers | 3 |
| **List A: (select 6 units)** | | 6 |
| PHOT 152 | Professional Photography: Portraiture | 3 |
| PHOT 153 | Professional Photography: Product, Advertising and Editorial | 3 |
| PHOT 154 | Professional Photography: Interior and Exterior | 3 |
| **List B: (select 6 units)** | | 6 |
| PHOT 030A | Black and White Darkroom Photography: Beginning | 3 |
| PHOT 031 | Photography Concepts and Projects | 3 |
| PHOT 035 | Art of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 040 | Alternative Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 045 | Introduction to Filmmaking for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT 056 | Photojournalism and Documentary Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 161 | Workshop: Camera Intensive | 1 |
| PHOT 162 | Workshop: Portraiture Intensive | 1 |
| PHOT 163 | Landscape and Nature Photography | 1 |
| PHOT 033 | Intermediate Digital Imaging for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT 152 | Professional Photography: Portraiture | 3 |
| PHOT 153 | Professional Photography: Product, Advertising and Editorial | 3 |
| PHOT 154 | Professional Photography: Interior and Exterior | 3 |
| PHOT 158 | Photo Illustration | 3 |
| PHOT 165 | Workshop: Lighting on Location | 1 |
| PHOT 046 | Intermediate Filmmaking for Photographers | 3 |
| DMA 065 | Exhibition Design | 3 |
| PHOT 030B | Black and White Darkroom Photography: Intermediate | 3 |