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Photography Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Photography provides students an in-depth study into the practice and critical discourse of photography, photographic seeing and lens-based culture as a visual document of creative expression and communication. The fundamentals of analog and digital photography are set within a series of foundation, intermediate and advanced courses which reference the rich history of the medium as well as contemporary practice, and any student who chooses to complete the courses listed qualifies for the Certificate of Achievement.

​Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

PHOT-150Introduction to Photography3
PHOT-151Personal Photographic Vision3
PHOT-152Contemporary Photographic Practice3
PHOT-154History of Photography3
PHOT-252Photographer's Portfolio3
Total Units15

Certificate of Achievement

Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Photography. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.