Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101  or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 22 credits

• ART 120 - Digital Photography 1 3 credit hours
• ART 121 - Darkroom Photography 1: Black & White 3 credit hours
• ART 212 - History of Photography 3 credit hours
• ART 231 - Photography Portfolio Development 1 credit hour
• ART 236 - Digital Photography 2 3 credit hours
• ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Communicate effectively in verbal, nonverbal and written forms. 
• Use appropriate technology that supports or facilitates communication.
• Collect, organize, compute and interpret quantitative and qualitative data and/or information.
• Apply mathematics, science and technology to make decisions.
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems using basic research, analysis and interpretation.
• Identify, locate and use informational tools for research on alternative, historical and photojournalistic processes.
• Apply ethical and cultural awareness, an understanding of cultural diversity, and effective and appropriate modes of social interaction to the practice of photography.
• Apply knowledge of safety practices and regulations in the labs.

This program aligns with college’s core competencies.

Related Offerings

Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

• Visual Arts Transfer - Photography (A.A.) 
   
• Graphic Design (certificate)  
• Media Production (certificate)  

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