# Commercial Photography (Certificate)

Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Photography - Commercial

Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/commercial-photography-cert-fall-2025

Students who successfully complete the certificate requirements are qualified for entry-level positions in newspaper and periodical fields, advertising photography, or sports, events, and wedding photographers.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Commercial Photography Cert: 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 Cert

**First Semester** (6 units)

-   PHOT107 - History of Photography (3)
-   PHTC101 - Beginning Black and White Photography (3)

**Second Semester** (6 units)

-   PHTC150 - Beginning Color Photography (3)
-   PHTC125 - Beginning Digital Photography (3)

**Third Semester** (9 units)

-   PHTC203 - Foundations of Cameras & Composition (3)
-   PHTC215 - Photography Studio Practices (3)
-   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)

**Fourth Semester** (9 units)

-   PHTC211 - Wedding, Portrait and Event Photography (3)
-   PHTC200 - The Business of Photography (3)
-   PHTC275 - Advanced Digital Photography (3)

### Program Outcomes

### Commercial Photography Cert