# Photography (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Photography

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/photography/photography-ca/

**State Control Number:** 38235  
**Program Code:** PHOT.PHOT.CA  
**Program Length:** 22 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

This certificate provides an opportunity for the student to continue on toward earning an AA-T degree in Studio Arts that aligns with existing undergraduate programs in the CSU and UC systems. The student will study traditional, digital photography, and a variety of technical skills. The creation of a photographically based portfolio will complete this certificate. An emphasis will be placed on learning computer based photographic editing programs and the mastery of digital cameras and output devices.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| PHOT 100 | Beginning Photography | 3.0 |
| PHOT 101 | Intermediate Photography | 3.0 |
| PHOT 111 | Beginning Digital Photography | 3.0 |
| PHOT 133 | Introduction to Photoshop | 3.0 |
| PHOT 153 | Photographic Lighting Techniques | 3.0 |
| PHOT 154 | Portfolio Design | 3.0 |
| **Complete one course from the following:** | | 3.0 |
| ↳ PHOT 105 | Portraiture |  |
| ↳ PHOT 110 | Intermediate Photoshop |  |
| ↳ PHOT 115 | History of Still Photography |  |
| ↳ PHOT 150 | Commericial Photography |  |
| ↳ PHOT 151 | Environmental Photography |  |
| **Total Units** | | **21** |

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