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Photography - Level II

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

Arts Division
Certificate T0349

This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. This Photography Level II certificate offers additional expertise for students to develop specific skills needed for employment in photography, art, cinema/animation, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism.

Required Courses

Higher Education, Higher Income:
This award offers multiple levels. Completion of all levels can lead to higher pay.

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • 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 - Level II

    Arts Division
    Certificate T0349

    This multi-level certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. This Photography Level II certificate offers additional expertise for students to develop specific skills needed for employment in photography, art, cinema/animation, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of the Photography - Level I coursework21
    PLUS
    Completion of the Photography - Level II coursework13
    Total Units34
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Photography - Level I Coursework
    ±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
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Photography - Level II Coursework
    Choose one course from the following:1
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý1´¡
    Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý1µþ
    Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý1°ä
    Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý1¶Ù
    Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography
    PLUS
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý17Photocommunication3
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý30 Advertising Photography
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý24Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers3
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý26 Video for Photographers
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý28Photography Portfolio Development3
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý29Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists3
    Total Units13

    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
    ±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý15History of Photography3

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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

    Ìý

  • 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
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý1µþ
    Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý1°ä
    Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á°¿°ÕÌý1¶Ù
    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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Contact: Steve BurgoonTitle: Department ChairContact: sburgoon@mtsac.edu

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