Art-Photography Certificate
Certificate of Achievement Art · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 28.0 units
A Certificate in Art is designed to provide a body of historical, conceptual and technical experiences which will prepare a developing artist for career opportunities in the field of fine arts, commercial art, gallery and museum operations, and art media retail business. Technical positions in freelance photography, photojournalism, portrait and event photography, and entry level photography positions or small studio businesses are additional options.
Program Learning Outcomes
Explain the history of Western art and its cultural significance and the role that art has had in shaping our lives and aesthetics.
Demonstrate practical knowledge of how to develop an artist's portfolio and conduct business as a professional artist.
Apply the principles and concepts of design.
Demonstrate knowledge of the science of color perception and how it can be utilized in the creation of works of art.
Have a knowledge of art materials and an applied experience in the technical means used to formulate and construct visual images.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 28 units total from the rules listed below. (Total 28) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 28 | ||
| Complete all of the following (Total 20) | ||
| Complete all of the following | ||
| ART 103 | Art History: Baroque - Contemporary | 4.5 |
| ART 111 | Two-Dimensional Design | 4 |
| ART 114A | Fundamentals of Drawing | 4 |
| ART 146 | Digital Photography I | 4 |
| ART 246 | Art Professional Practices | 3.5 |
| Select two courses from the following (Total 8) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 8 | ||
| ART 135A | Digital Imaging I | 4 |
| ART 142 | Black and White Photography I | 4 |
| ART 147 | Photojournalism | 4 |
| ART 148 | Digital Photography II | 4 |