# Photography (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Media Studies

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The Photography Program offers students the opportunity to study photography from beginning to advanced levels. Our courses prepare students in a variety of areas, including fine art, editorial, and commercial photography. The program stresses development of creativity while offering a firm grounding in basic skills.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Achieve proper exposure by utilizing one of the several exposure mode settings on a digital camera.
2.  Create significant and well-designed compositions using aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
3.  Create a package of strategic personalized marketing materials to enter the workforce as a creative professional.
4.  Develop awareness and competency in self-promotion, marketing and the business of photography with strategic and tactical planning for a life-long career.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 30 |
| PHOT 120 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 100 | Black and White Film Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 125 | History and Criticism of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 130 | Photoshop for Photographers I | 3 |
| PHOT 140 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHOT 160 | Photography: Professional Practices | 3 |
| PHOT 209 | Photographic Portfolio | 3 |
| PHOT 220 | Commercial Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 225 | Photographic Portraiture | 3 |
| PHOT 135 | Photoshop for Photographers II | 3 |
| **Electives (Select a minimum of 6 units)** | | 6 |
| PHOT 105 | Intermediate Black and White Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 145 | Advanced Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHOT 171 | Landscape Photography and Culture | 3 |
| PHOT 210 | Advanced Black and White Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 215 | Creative Photography | 3 |
| **Total** | | **36** |