Fall 2022 Featured Courses
Do you want to know which course to take first?
Start with AP1A Foundations of Photography course to be served a buffet of hands-on photo processes within the photography department!
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Unlock your creativity by studying photography and videography with an inspired and supportive community!
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The Art Photography program offers courses in black and white film photography, alternative processes, digital photography, studio lighting, video art, and a variety of courses that explore photography's impact on our world.
Our photography and videography classes emphasize technical skills and creative image making. We have an excellent facility with a 5,000 square foot photo lab and skilled and supportive faculty and staff.
Art Photography is part of the Art Studio program in the Visual, Applied, and Performing Arts Division. All Art Photography classes transfer either to the UC or CSU systems. We offer both art and commercial classes. By participating in our program, you have the opportunity to
Earn an Associates Degree in Photography
Earn up to five Certificates of Achievement
Take one of our free, skills non-credit Certificates of Completion
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Earning your degree or certificate can help advance your career:
Artist (exhibit/sell work)
Blogger/Journalist
Commercial photographer (events, food, fashion, product, real-estate, wedding)
Communications professional
Digital retoucher
Educator
Film photography technician
Marketing professional
Photo editor
Portrait photographer
Social media content creation and marketing
Video editor
Video/photo production assistant
Our photography and video classes can also be an asset to your major area of study - supplementing your job skills with the ability to create and/or use images properly in business presentations, for field documentation, or for business marketing strategies.
Fall 2022 Featured Courses
Take your photography and editing skills from ordinary to extraordinary this Fall. Learn how to create impactful, original content for personal and professional use. Open to any level student - from beginner to professional.
Take your photography and editing skills from ordinary to extraordinary this Fall. Learn how to create impactful, original content for personal and professional use. Open to any level student - from beginner to professional.
AP-46A | Photoshop for Photography I
Discover tools for creating photo images using import, printing, and digital output.
Online, Self-Paced
AP-47 | Lighting for Photography
Learn lighting techniques and applications for film and digital photography.
In Person | Mon & Wed 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM
AP-26A | Visual Storytelling
Tell image-based stories utilizing photography, video, audio, and text.
Online, Self-Paced
Ready to unleash your creativity?
Sign up for classes today. If you have questions, please contact Lesley Louden or Janet Fine.
Ready to unleash your creativity?