Photography Certificate - Santa Monica - California - Santa Monica College - SMC - I396

Photographers record visual images on film or videotape



to graphically illustrate or explain an idea, record an event or



capture a mood. They generally specialize in a particular type of



subject matter, such as portraits, landscape, nature or news pictures



and in types of equipment such as 35 millimeter cameras,



video, or movie cameras. Some related job titles include portrait



photographers, commercial and industrial photographers,



photojournalists, visual artists, and photo editors.



This major may also lead to many other careers. For additional



possibilities, visit the Career Services Center on campus



to utilize computerized career information systems and other



valuable career resources.

Photography (42 units)

A Certificate of Achievement in Photography is granted
upon completion of 42 units.
Each course must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or
higher.

Required Courses: (29 units)
Photography 3, Commercial Photography (6)
Photography 4, Portrait Photography (3)
Photography 6, Advanced Commercial Photography (8)
Photography 39, Beginning Photoshop (3)
Photography 40, Digital Capture (3)
Photography 42, Advanced Photoshop (3)
Photography 43, Portfolio Development (3) and Art 10A, Design I (3)
Additional courses to total 42 units and recommended electives may be selected from:
Photography 1, Introduction to Photography (3)
Photography 2, Basic Photography Lab Techniques (2)
Photography 5, Fundamentals of Photo Digital Printing (3)
Photography 7, Advanced Portfolio Development (3)

Photography 9, Advanced Photography of People (3)
Photography 11, Color Transparency Photography (2)
Photography 13, News Photography (3)
Photography 14, Photography for Publication (3)
Photography 21, Alternative Photographic Process (3)
Photography 24, Photo-Graphics (2)
Photography 29, Production of Still Photographers (3)
Photography 37, Advanced Black and White Printing (3)
Photography 40, Digital Capture (3)
Photography 42, Advanced Photoshop (3)
Photography 44, Building Web Sites for Photographers (2)
Photography 50, Basic Color Printing
Photography 51, Printing from Positive Materials (3)
Photography 52, History of Photography (3)
Photography 60, Business Practices in Photography (2)
Photography 90A,B,C, Internship (1, 2, 3)