This AA degree is designed to prepare students for a professional photographic practice or transfer to a 4 year program. Students in this degree program learn both traditional and digital photography techniques and well as lighting and workflow. In addition to gaining a diverse historical and cultural understanding of photography, students are encouraged to incorporate their own sociocultural background and experiences to strengthen their photographic practice. This course of study prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in Photography Students will complete a total of 18 units.  Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to create a cohesive photographic project that is conceptually and technically well developed; create, evaluate and integrate use of available and studio lighting into their photographic practice; use, develop, and integrate traditional photography techniques and workflows into their photographic practice; use, develop, and integrate digital photography techniques and workflows into their photographic practice; and prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate program in Photography.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.