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Photography Certificates

Explore Mt. San Antonio College's Photography Certificates!

    • Certificates Overview
      Photography Certificate Level I

      The Photography Level I Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. The Photography Level I offers the core skills necessary for employment as an entry-level Photography Assistant.

      Photography Certificate Level II

      The Photography Level II Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. This Photography Level II certificate offers additional expertise for students to develop specific skills needed for employment in photography, art, cinema/animation, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism.

    • Required Courses
      Certificate Level I
      Students must complete the following coursework:
      Choose six units from the following:
      • PHOT 12 Photographic Alternatives
      • PHOT 16 Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography
      • PHOT 18 Portraiture and Wedding Photography
       
      Certificate Level II
      Students must complete Level I Coursework plus the following coursework:
      Choose one from the following:
      • PHOT 1A Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography
      • PHOT 1B Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography
      • PHOT 1C Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography
      • PHOT 1D Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography
      PLUS:
      • PHOT 17 Photocommunication
      •  or PHOT 30 Advertising Photography
      • PHOT 28 Photography Portfolio Development
      • PHOT 29 Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists
      • PHOT 24 Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers
      • or PHOT 26 Video for Photographers
      Recommended Electives:
      • AHIS 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History
      • or ARTB 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History
      • PHOT 15 History of Photography
    • Sample Job Titles
      Titles based on SOC Code: 27-4011
      • Audio Technician
      • Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
      • Audio Visual Technician (AV Technician)
      • Master Control Operator
      • Media Specialist
      • Media Technician
      • Multimedia Educational Specialist
      • Operations Technician
      • Stagehand
      • Video Technician
       
       
       
      Titles based on SOC Code: 27-4021
      • Advertising Photographer
      • Commercial Photographer
      • Newspaper Photographer
      • Owner/Photographer
      • Photo Editor
      • Photographer
      • Photojournalist
      • Portrait Photographer
      • Sports Photographer
      • Studio Owner
       
    • Salaries
      Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-4011
      Median wages (2018) $21.04 hourly, $43,770 annual
      State wages Local Salary Info
       
      Employment (2016) 83,000 employees
      Projected growth (2016-2026) Faster than average (10% to 14%) Faster than average (10% to 14%)
      Projected job openings (2016-2026) 9,000
      State trends Employment Trends
       
      Top industries (2016)

       

      Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-4021
      Median wages (2018) $16.35 hourly, $34,000 annual
      State wages Local Salary Info
       
      Employment (2016) 147,000 employees
      Projected growth (2016-2026) Decline (-2% or lower) Decline (-2% or lower)
      Projected job openings (2016-2026) 10,300
      State trends Employment Trends
       
      Top industries (2016)
    • Learn More
      For more information, please contact:

      Laurie Hartman, Department Chair | lhartman@mtsac.edu

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