*Pending approval from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
Description
The Photography/Videography One-Year Certificate of Completion provides a thorough foundation in the fundamentals of commercial, fine art, and documentary photography/videography and their application using industry-standard approaches. Students apply current production methods and techniques to relevant projects that consider target market. Curriculum topics include the history of photography, use of the camera, lighting techniques, and digital editing. This combination of courses is intended to give students the knowledge and skillset to augment their transfer degree and/or initiate a career as an entry-level photographer or videographer.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- Create photographs and videos using industry standard software.
- Model effective and professional communication when collaborating with industry professionals and clients.
- Produce a portfolio that demonstrates the variety of skills and creativity developed.
Course Requirements
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
ART 102 | Introduction to Art and Design Careers | 3 |
ART 165 | Videography: Basic Techniques | 4 |
ART 166 | Photography: Lighting Techniques | 4 |
ART 265 | Photography: Digital Basics | 4 |
ART 267 | Photography: Digital Editing | 4 |
ART 268 | Videography: Intermediate | 4 |
ART 269AC | Photography: Fine Art & Commercial | 4 |
or ART 269PJ | Photography: Photojournalism |
| 4 |
| Beginning Graphic Design | |
| Basic Design: 2-D | |
| Digital Painting: Basic Techniques | |
| Photography: Darkroom Basics | |
| 1 |
| Capstone Project: Digital Photo/Video | |
| Publications Lab I | |
| Publications Lab II | |
| Publications Lab III | |
ARH 270 | Photography History | 4 |
ART 295 | Portfolio Development and Business Practices 1 | 3-4 |
or WR 121Z | Composition I |
or BA 214 | Business Communications |
| 4 |
| Applied Technical Mathematics 2 | |
| Math in Society | |
| |
Total Credits | 43-44 |
Advising Notes
Planning is important. Some courses are offered only once per academic year, offered in only one delivery format, and many courses need to be taken in sequence. Speak with the program director or an advisor about course scheduling.
Program may take longer than a year to complete depending on support courses necessary to meet minimum course requirements.
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.