Photography
A.A. Degree Photography · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The A.A. Degree in Photography prepares students for careers as commercial photographers. The program provides the visual literacy, language, and skills required within the photography industry and serves as a foundation for continued education at 4-year institutions. The program moves sequentially through a foundational digital capture and processing to design courses, finishing with professionally oriented studio classes.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares for employment in commercial, industrial, technical, and scientific photographic fields. Intermediate and advanced classes emphasize the digital process prevalent in the industry. Film applications are also supported throughout the curriculum in support of the arts.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Model professional and ethical behavior while communicating with clients, management, and team members.
- Demonstrate technical problem solving skills to determine the best solutions to creative challenges.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and application of photographic skills.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements (21 units): | 21 | |
| PHOTO 20 | Photojournalism I | 3 |
| PHOTO 25 | Looking at Images: History and Aesthetics of Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 30A | Beginning Photographic Art and Design | 3 |
| PHOTO 71 | Introduction to Digital Photography I | 3 |
| PHOTO 74A | Beginning DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production I | 3 |
| PHOTO 75A | Intermediate DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production I | 3 |
| PHOTO 76A | Advanced Professional Photography I | 3 |
| Select 3 units from the following: (3 units): | 3-6 | |
| PHOTO 21 | Photojournalism II | 3 |
| PHOTO 30B | Intermediate Photographic Art and Design | 3 |
| PHOTO 30C | Advanced Photographic Art and Design | 3 |
| PHOTO 72 | Introduction to Digital Photography II | 3 |
| PHOTO 74B | Beginning DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production II | 3 |
| PHOTO 75B | Intermediate DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production II | 3 |
| PHOTO 76B | Advanced Professional Photography II | 3 |
| PHOTO 180 | HDSLR Workflow for Digital Photography and Cinematography | 3 |
| PHOTO 182 | Introduction to Lighting for Video and Video Equipped DSLR | 3 |
| Total Major Units: | 24 | |
| General Education Requirements: | 21 | |
| Electives to meet 60 units | ||
| Total Units: | 60 | |