MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5784 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2024 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 35-36 CIP Code: 50.0406	Primary College: Initiating College: Glendale Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: GC, PC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Art GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as: 27-4021.00 Photographers 51-9151.00 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators 25-3021.00 Self-Enrichment Teachers

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Commercial and Freelance Photography includes the study of both the digital and film aspects of photography. The program is structured to help students develop an understanding of exposure principles, camera operations and functions, digital photographic materials, film-based strategies, studio lighting, and the basics of running a freelance photography business. This certificate is designed to provide knowledge and experience important to those hoping to work as freelance photographers, wedding photographers, commercial photographers, photography editors, photography assistants, or photo lab technicians. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Photography is also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of principles of design, aesthetics, and visual communication. (ARH115, ART112, ART116, ART131, ART132, ART137, ART234, ART255, AVC100, AVC142, AVC143, AVC181, FMP108) 2. Create original still and time based images. (ART131, ART132, ART137, AVC100, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC232, AVC237, FMP108) 3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and application of camera techniques. (ART131, ART132, ART137, ART234, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC232, AVC237, FMP108) 4. Demonstrate a thorough and adaptable knowledge of software used in digital imaging and contemporary media. (ART131, ART234, AVC100, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC181, AVC232, AVC237, FMP108) 5. Create digital imaging workflow. (ART131, ART234, AVC100, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC181, AVC232, AVC237, FMP108) 6. Utilize effective lighting techniques in natural, artificial and mixed lighting in photography (e.g., product, still life and portraiture). (ART132, ART234, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC232, AVC237) 7. Analyze trends and influences in contemporary and historical photography. (ARH115, ART131, ART132, ART137, ART234, AVC138, AVC142, AVC143, AVC232, ENG101, ENG107) 8. Critically evaluate photographic works. (ARH115, ART131, ART132, ART137, ART255, AVC142, AVC143, ENG101, ENG107) 9. Develop a professional body of work and appropriate support material to showcase personal vision and technical skills. (ART132, ART137, ART234, ART255, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC143, AVC232, AVC237, ENG101, ENG107, FMP108) 10. Identify professional practices in diverse settings for operating and marketing a photography business (e.g., communication, time management, pricing, and legal and ethical considerations). (ART132, ART255, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC143, AVC232, AVC237, ENG101, ENG107, SBS200, SBS204)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. There will be costs for supplies and equipment in this program.

Required Courses

ART112 Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART131 Photography I 3
+ ART132 Photography II 3
AVC100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1
+ AVC138 Commercial Photography I 3

+ AVC140 Portrait Photography (3) OR
+ AVC237 Fashion Photography (3) 3

AVC142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
+ AVC143 Intermediate Digital Photography 3

+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3

SBS200 Small Business Operations 2

Credits: 27

Restricted Electives
Students must complete one (1) of the two (2) following specializations: Specialization 1: Freelance Photography Credits: 8 SBS204 Small Business Marketing and Advertising 2 In consultation with an advisor or program coordinator, choose two (2) courses from the following list to best fulfill goals: ARH115 History of Photography 3 ART116 Life Drawing I 3 ART137 Alternative Photographic Processes 3 + ART234 Color Photography 3 ART255 Art Marketing 3 + AVC139 Commercial Photography II 3 + AVC181 Graphic Design I 3 + AVC232 Studio Lighting 3 FMP108 Video Production 3 Specialization 2: Commercial Photography Credits: 8-9 + ART234 Color Photography 3 + AVC139 Commercial Photography II 3 In consultation with an advisor or program coordinator, choose one (1) course from the following list to best fulfill goals: ARH115 History of Photography 3 ART116 Life Drawing I 3 ART137 Alternative Photographic Processes 3 ART255 Art Marketing 3 + AVC181 Graphic Design I 3 + AVC232 Studio Lighting 3 FMP108 Video Production 3 SBS204 Small Business Marketing and Advertising 2	Credits: 8-9

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 24, 2023

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