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Photography Degree

Explore Mt. San Antonio College's Photography Degree!

    • Degree Overview
      The Photography Degree is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of photography. A variety of career opportunities are available in photography, art, cinema, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism. Student desiring a bachelor’s degree should consult with an advisor or catalog of the institution they wish to attend regarding transferability of courses.
    • Required Courses
      Students must complete the following coursework:
      Choose one of 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 the following courses:
      • PHOT 9 Digital Image Editing for Photographers
      • PHOT 10 Basic Digital and Film Photography
      • PHOT 11A Intermediate Photography
      • PHOT 11B Digital Capture Workflow
      • PHOT 14 Commercial Lighting
      • PHOT 15 History of Photography
      • PHOT 20 Color Photography
      • PHOT 28 Photography Portfolio Development
      • PHOT 29 Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists
      • PHOT 12 Photographic Alternatives
      • or PHOT 16 Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography
      • or PHOT 18 Portraiture and Wedding Photography
      • PHOT 24 Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers
      • or PHOT 26 Video for Photographers
      • PHOT 17 Photocommunication
      • or PHOT 30 Advertising Photography
      Recommended Electives:
      • AHIS 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History
      • or ARTB 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History
       
    • 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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