# Commercial Photography (Certificate of Achievement)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Photography

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**Award Type:** Certificate of Achievement

The Commercial Photography Certificate of Achievement provides the training necessary to move successfully into the photographic workplace. The instruction provides the basic skills for a career in one or more of the following: portrait, advertising, documentary, news/photojournalism, wedding/event, architectural, corporate, industrial, aerial, scientific, fine arts, photographic restoration, real estate etc.

**The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Photography will:**

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of vision, craft and mechanics as it applies to commercial photography.
2.  Demonstrate excellence in image-making techniques across analog and digital platforms.
3.  Demonstrate proficiency in lighting concepts including light ratios,studio strobe use, small portable flash use, lighting setups forspecific effects, and use of light modifiers.
4.  Apply a variety of technologies to achieve specific image-making outcomes.
5.  Demonstrate the communication and problem-solving skills necessary for success in the field of commercial photography.
6.  Have an understanding of different genres of photography and the variety of venues that use photographic imagery.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A total of 18 units is required for the certificate.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (10 units):** | | 10 |
| PHTO 110 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| PHTO 150 | Introduction to Commercial Photography | 2 |
| PHTO 151 | Portrait Photography | 2 |
| PHTO 170 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| **Plus a minimum of 8 units selected from the following:** | | 8 |
| FILM 110 | Introduction to Motion Picture and Video Production | 4 |
| GRPH 116 | Portfolio Design & Development | 3 |
| PHTO 101 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHTO 120 | Materials and Processes | 3 |
| PHTO 130 | Advanced Black and White Photography | 3 |
| PHTO 140 | Introduction to Color Photography | 3 |
| PHTO 152 | Introduction to Drone Piloting and Imaging | 2 |
| PHTO 179A | Intro to View Camera | 2 |
| PHTO 179B | Photojournalism | 2 |
| PHTO 189 | Independent Projects in Photography | 1 |
| PHTO 380 | Black And White Photo Lab 1 | 0.5 |
| PHTO 381 | Black And White Photo Lab 2 | 1 |
| PHTO 382 | Color Photo Lab 1 | 0.5 |
| PHTO 383 | Color Photo Lab 2 | 1 |
| PHTO 384 | Digital Photo Lab 1 | 0.5 |
| PHTO 385 | Digital Photo Lab 2 | 1 |
| **Total** | | **18** |