Program Description

The noncredit Certificate of Completion in Studio Photography provides opportunities for career preparation through courses that meet current workforce needs. Studio photography skills, including professional lighting techniques, camera operation, digital tethering, product styling, subject direction, and studio workflow management, are highly desirable in creative, commercial, and media-related industries, including marketing and advertising, digital media production, e-commerce, and publishing. The program provides a solid technical and creative foundation in studio photography and its applications, including portrait, product, food, and fashion photography, as well as professional studio practices and basic post-production workflows. Program outcomes align with industry standards for studio photography use, safety, and management, and prepare students for entry-level employment or freelance studio-based work. There are no prerequisite skills required for enrollment. Students who complete this noncredit certificate may also choose to continue their education by pursuing other noncredit and for-credit photography certificates or the Associate in Arts Degree in Photography.

Learn more about the program at the Photography website.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to apply principles of studio lighting, camera operation, and digital workflows to create professional-quality studio photographs that meet client specifications.
• Students will be able to set up, manage, and safely operate photographic studio equipment, including professional digital image capture and sophisticated lighting equipment, as well as troubleshoot common technical and lighting challenges.
• Students will be able to style products and direct subjects for studio photography in support of client needs and creative goals.
• Students will be able to effectively select and prepare studio images for professional portfolios, presentations, and client delivery.

Award Type(s)

• CC = Certificate of Completion

Hours Required

• Certificate(s): 288

Certificate Requirements

Studio Photography Certificate of Completion

• Hours: 288 [Non-Transcriptable]

Course List

Code	Title	Units
PHOT 405	INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDIT	72
PHOT 457	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN PHOTOGRAPHY NONCREDIT	72
or PHOT 474C	STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES III NONCREDIT
PHOT 474A	STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES I NONCREDIT	72
PHOT 474B	STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES II NONCREDIT	72
Total Hours		288