Commercial Photography
A.A. Degree Photography - Commercial · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in the field of photography and transfer to CSU. They are well prepared for promotional opportunities such as lead lab technician or supervisory positions. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live and with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Photography AA: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 27 | |
| PHOT 107 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHTC 101 | Beginning Black and White Photography | 3 |
| PHTC 125 | Beginning Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHTC 150 | Beginning Color Photography | 3 |
| PHTC 200 | The Business of Photography | 3 |
| PHTC 203 | Foundations of Cameras & Composition | 3 |
| PHTC 211 | Wedding, Portrait and Event Photography | 3 |
| PHTC 215 | Photography Studio Practices | 3 |
| PHTC 275 | Advanced Digital Photography | 3 |
| Program Electives | 3 | |
| ART 100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| PHOT 213 | Life Photography | 3 |
| PHTC 201 | Advanced Black and White Photography | 3 |
| PHTC 205 | Documentary and Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHTC 298 | Special Studies in Photography | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Commercial Photography AA
First Semester (16 units)
- PHTC101 - Beginning Black and White Photography (3)
- PHOT107 - History of Photography (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- ART100 - Art Appreciation (3)
- PHOT213 - Life Photography (3)
- PHTC201 - Advanced Black and White Photography (3)
- PHTC205 - Documentary and Photojournalism (3)
- PHTC298 - Special Studies in Photography (3)
Second Semester (14 units)
- PHTC125 - Beginning Digital Photography (3)
- PHTC150 - Beginning Color Photography (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (2)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
Third Semester (15 units)
- PHTC275 - Advanced Digital Photography (3)
- PHTC203 - Foundations of Cameras & Composition (3)
- PHTC215 - Photography Studio Practices (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
Fourth Semester (15 units)
- PHTC200 - The Business of Photography (3)
- PHTC211 - Wedding, Portrait and Event Photography (3)
- General Elective (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)