Photography
Certificate of Achievement Media Studies · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- Achieve proper exposure by utilizing one of the several exposure mode settings on a digital camera.
- Create significant and well-designed compositions using aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
- Create a package of strategic personalized marketing materials to enter the workforce as a creative professional.
- 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 | |