Photography
Certificate of Achievement Photography · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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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