Photographic Imaging
Associate in Science Art and Photography · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Photography program is designed to provide students with a creative and technical foundation. Each course offered helps cultivate and grow students’ artistic vision along with providing practical commercial application. At the completion of this degree students will have gained experience in studio lighting and digital processes and how they apply to fine art, commercial and documentary style photography. Students who complete a degree in Photographic Imaging will be prepared to pursue their goals in the photographic fine art and commercial worlds.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate how to use photography equipment and software.
- Effectively communicate using visual and technical language related to photography.
- Describe photography’s place in Art History and the Contemporary Art world.
- Promote their work in both commercial and fine arts settings.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHOTO-13 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO-22 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO-33 | Advanced Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO-35 | Creative Photo Documentary | 3 |
| PHOTO-36A | Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO-36B | Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO-36C | Advanced Digital Photography | 3 |
| Total units required for degree major | 21 | |
Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.