Degrees & Certificates
Mt. San Antonio College offers multiple options to enter the creative world of Photography. Students can choose between two associate degrees, or six professional certificates, to prepare to work in the fast paced environment of the Photo and Drone imaging industries. Earning a Certificate takes less time than an Associate Degree, and provides a stepping stone for students to quickly gain skills and knowledge for advancement.
Reach out to the Program Leads for more information on upcoming degrees and certificates or to plan your future semesters with us.
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Drone Camera Operator AS DegreeThis degree is designed for students who want to specialize as drone camera imaging operators for multiple career applications in commercial photography, cinematography, construction, surveying, inspection, and public safety.
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Photography Level I CertificateThis multi-level 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 Level II Certificate
This multi-level 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.
- Social Media Content Creator - Level I Certificate
This Social Media Content Creator - Level I certificate provides the skills necessary to be employed as an entry-level Social Media Content Creator for companies, advertising agencies, and social media marketing groups. Skills such as photography, image manipulation, writing, graphic design and social media marketing.
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- Photography AS Degree
This program 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.
- Photography Digital Technician Certificate
This certificate program is designed to give students specific skills to prepare them for employment in the commercial photographic industry as a digital technician, digital assistant, digital imaging specialist, or photography assistant.
- Photography Video Production Certificate
This certificate integrates still photography and video capture, for the student that is interested in the field of photography coupled with video production. It is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as both a photographer and videographer. The goals of this certificate are to prepare students to combine still and video to produce quality imagery by working collaboratively using digital camera still and video capture, lighting, composition, storytelling, audio, and image editing and output techniques to produce visuals that effectively communicate ideas or narratives for commercial, editorial, or fine art purposes.
- Social Media Content Creator Level II Certificate
This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of content creation. The Content Creation Level 2 certificate builds on the level 1 certificate and provides the skills necessary to be employed as an entry-level Content Creator
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