Commercial Photography
Certificate Photography - Commercial · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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)