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Contact: Steve BurgoonTitle: Department ChairContact: sburgoon@mtsac.edu
Career Outlook Photography

Arts Division
Degree S1002

ThisÌýprogram is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of photography. A variety of career opportunities are available in photography, art, cinema, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism. Student desiring a bachelor’s degree should consult with an advisor or catalog of theÌýinstitution they wish to attend regarding transferability of courses.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Lighting Technicians

      Lighting Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 27-4015.00

      Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.36

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $72,416.40
      Annual Job Openings
      363

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Photographers

      Photographers

      SOC Career Code: 27-4021.00

      Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $15.84

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $61,349.36
      Annual Job Openings
      2,349

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

      Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

      SOC Career Code: 51-9151.00

      Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $15.09

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $45,289.76
      Annual Job Openings
      134

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Photography

    Arts Division
    Degree S1002

    ThisÌýprogram is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of photography. A variety of career opportunities are available in photography, art, cinema, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism. Student desiring a bachelor’s degree should consult with an advisor or catalog of theÌýinstitution they wish to attend regarding transferability of courses.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Choose one from the following:1
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý1´¡
    Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography
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    Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography
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    Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography
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    Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography
    Plus the following courses:
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý9Digital Image Editing for Photographers3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý10Basic Digital and Film Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý11´¡Intermediate Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý11µþDigital Capture Workflow3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý12Black and White Photo Alternative Studies3
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý16 Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý18 Portraiture and Wedding Photography
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý14Commercial Lighting3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý15History of Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý17Photocommunication3
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý30 Advertising Photography
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý20Color Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý28Photography Portfolio Development3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý29Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý24Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers3
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý26 Video for Photographers
    Total Units37

    Recommended Electives

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±á±õ³§Ìý1Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History3
    ´Ç°ùÌý´¡¸é°ÕµþÌý1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History

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  • Photography - Level I

    Arts Division
    Certificate N0631

    This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. The Photography Level I offers the core skills necessary for employment as an entry-level Photography Assistant.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý9Digital Image Editing for Photographers3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý10Basic Digital and Film Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý11´¡Intermediate Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý11µþDigital Capture Workflow3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý14Commercial Lighting3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý20Color Photography3
    Choose one course from the following:3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý12
    Black and White Photo Alternative Studies
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý16
    Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý18
    Portraiture and Wedding Photography
    Total Units21

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  • Photography Digital Technician

    Arts Division
    Certificate N0632

    This certificate program is designed to give students specific skills to prepare them for employment in the commercial photographic industry as a digital technician, digital assistant, digital imaging specialist, or photography assistant.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý9Digital Image Editing for Photographers3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý10Basic Digital and Film Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý11´¡Intermediate Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý11µþDigital Capture Workflow3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý14Commercial Lighting3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý20Color Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý24Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý26Video for Photographers3
    Total Units24

    Recommended Elective

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý29Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists3

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  • Photography Video Production

    Arts Division
    Certificate N0633

    ThisÌýcertificate integrates still photography and video capture, for the student that is interested in the field of photography coupled with video production. It is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as both a photographer and videographer. The goals of this certificate are to prepare students to combine still and video to produce quality imagery by working collaboratively using digital camera still and video capture, lighting, composition, storytelling, audio, and image editing and output techniques to produce visuals that effectively communicate ideas or narratives for commercial, editorial, or fine art purposes.

    Required CoursesÌý

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý9Digital Image Editing for Photographers3
    ´Ç°ùÌýARTCÌý100 Fundamentals of Graphic Design
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý10Basic Digital and Film Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý11´¡Intermediate Photography3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý14Commercial Lighting3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý26Video for Photographers3
    R-TVÌý22Editing for Film and Television3
    R-TVÌý29Introduction to Audio Production for Film and Television3
    Choose one course from the following:3
    ANIMÌý172
    Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects
    ARTCÌý272
    Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý17
    Photocommunication
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý30
    Advertising Photography
    R-TVÌý14
    Media Aesthetics
    Total Units24
    Recommended ElectivesÌý
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý28Photography Portfolio Development3
    ´Ç°ùÌýARTCÌý290 Portfolio
    ´Ç°ùÌýANIMÌý148 Demo Reel
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý29Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists3
    ´Ç°ùÌýR-TVÌý15 Broadcast Law and Business Practices

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Contact: Steve BurgoonTitle: Department ChairContact: sburgoon@mtsac.edu

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Location: Building 13-2457Phone: (909) 274 - 5332