# Photographic Foundations (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Photography

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44220/44471/44473

The Photo Foundations Certificate of Achievement is designed to instruct students in the principles of digital capture of composition Natural, Available, Continuous, and Strobe light and its development. It will develop principles pf composition and aesthetics.  It will provide opportunity to create and capture lighting schemes for skill achievement and portfolio development.

**Career Opportunities**

Event, Portraiture, small set product photography, Art Copy Work.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Model professional and ethical behavior while communicating with clients, management, and team members.
2.  Demonstrate technical problem solving skills to determine the best solutions to creative challenges.
3.  Demonstrate technical proficiency and application of photographic skills.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses:** | | 9 |
| PHOTO 71 | Introduction to Digital Photography I | 3 |
| PHOTO 30A | Beginning Photographic Art and Design | 3 |
| PHOTO 74A | Beginning DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production I | 3 |
| **Total Units:** | | 9 |