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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Create photographic works that demonstrate the comprehension, knowledge and application of photography's visual, aesthetic and technical attributes in developing a personal photographic vision.
2. Demonstrate application of critical thinking practices in describing, interpreting and evaluating the visual themes and concepts with photography's historical and contemporary contexts.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

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

Course List

Code	Title	Units
ART-171	Introduction to Digital Art	3
ART-210	Introduction to Printmaking	3
PHOT-150	Introduction to Photography	3
PHOT-151	Personal Photographic Vision	3
PHOT-154	History of Photography	3
PHOT-252	Photographer's Portfolio	3
Total Units		18

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.