Photography Certificate
A Photography Certificate will be awarded for the completion of six core courses and one elective course for a total of 19 units. The MSJC Photography program offers adult learners digital production and workflow skills. Photography students are immersed in project-based, active, and real-world production challenges as well as creative skill set development. Career-oriented photographers embark on a path of inquiry that explores visual communication by creating images with professional visual impact, industry-standard quality, and mastery of digital asset management.
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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| ART-120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DIG-110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| PHOT-524 | Digital Photography Production II (formerly PHOT-224) | 3 |
| DIG-580 | Brand Building & Design (formerly DIG-180) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| PHOT-525 | Digital Photography Production III (formerly PHOT-225) | 3 |
| PHOT-790 | Digital Imaging Studio Laboratory | 1 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Total Units | 19 | |
PHOT-790 Digital Imaging Studio Laboratory recommended by faculty in last semester with PHOT-525 Digital Photography Production III (formerly PHOT-225)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART-120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DIG-110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| PHOT-524 | Digital Photography Production II (formerly PHOT-224) | 3 |
| PHOT-525 | Digital Photography Production III (formerly PHOT-225) | 3 |
| PHOT-790 | Digital Imaging Studio Laboratory | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three units of the following: | 3 | |
| Video Production I | ||
| Business Communications | ||
or BADM-104H | Honors Business Communications | |
| Cooperative Work Experience: Digital Media (formerly DIG-149) | ||
| 3D Animation (formerly DIG-170) | ||
| Brand Building & Design (formerly DIG-180) | ||
| Digital Media Capstone | ||
| Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | ||
| Special Projects: Photography | ||
| History of Still Photography (formerly PHOT-130) | ||
| Professional Production Studio Laboratory | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Photography
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2023
Program Name PHOTOGRAPHY
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $874 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
NOTE:
Cost per unit $46
Parking Permits cost $80 a year or $40 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/StudentServices/EnrollmentServices/Pages/What-Fees-do-I-have-to-pay.aspx