Chabot College 2024-2026 317 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, PHOT PHOTOGRAPHY Certificate of Achievement The Certificate of Achievement in Photography is a commercial photography degree that emphasizes digital photography methods, processes, and technology providing students the knowledge and skills required to work as a professional photographer. The core program courses provide a foundational knowledge using digital capture techniques, processing and output of finished photographs. Elective courses provide students the flexibility to select an area of emphasis that develops photographs technically and conceptually based on their own individual aesthetic. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a professional portfolio that can be used to enter the photographic industry. Career Opportunities Upon successful completion of the certificate students will develop the digital photography skills, professional competencies, and portfolio of work required to enter the photographic industry. Including the following career opportunities: Commercial Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Studio Photographer, Food Photographer, Automotive Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Technical Photographer, Freelance Photographer, Photo Editor, and Digital Artist. In the Bay Area Region there are more than 1,000 annual openings for photography occupations. The Certificate of Achievement in Photography provides industry specific training to provide the top skills employers are looking for using digital photography methods techniques. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Understand and apply advanced digital capture techniques for making an exposure using DSLR or mirrorless cameras. 2. Evaluate and develop digital photographs from capture to print using appropriate digital processing and editing techniques. 3. Analyze and describe digital photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology. Required Core (6 units) PHOT 1A Digital Photography I 3 PHOT 5A Photography Portfolio 3 Elective Courses (12 units) PHOT 1B Digital Photography II 3 PHOT 2A Black and White Darkroom Photography 3 PHOT 2B Advanced Black and White Darkroom Photography 3 PHOT 2C Alternative Process Photography 3 PHOT 2D Large Format Photography 3 PHOT 3A Introduction to Studio Lighting 3 PHOT 3B Advanced Studio Lighting: Portraiture 3 PHOT 3C Advanced Studio Lighting: Product & Still Life 3 PHOT 4A Color Theory for Photographers 3 PHOT 4B Advanced Color Photography Methods 3 PHOT 5B Photography Exhibition 3 PHOT 6A Photoshop 3 or DIGM 6A Photoshop 3 PHOT 6B Advanced Photoshop 3 PHOT 20 History of Photography 3 or ARTH 20 History of Photography 3 Total 18 PHOTOGRAPHY (PHOT) COURSES 1A Digital Photography I 3 Units Introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of digital photography. Course provides an overview of digital camera functions for automatic and manual exposure, image creation and capture, file management, and image editing. Students may use any appropriate digital camera including; DSLR, mirrorless, point & shoot or smartphone. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in digital photography. May not receive credit if PHOT 50 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 72 hours 1B Digital Photography II 3 Units Digital Photography II is an intermediate digital photography course that is a continuation of Introduction to Digital Photography. Students will practice techniques that build on those learned in PHOT 1A for image capture and exposure, along with using DSLR and mirrorless camera systems. Batch processing and editing techniques working with multiple photographs in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom will be used to create digital compositions. Emphasis is on mastering basic photographic principles and concepts, and creative problem solving using strong visual communication techniques. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 72 hours Prerequisite: PHOT 1A or PHOT 50. 2A Black and White Darkroom Photography 3 Units Introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of black and white darkroom photography. Course provides an overview of 35mm cameras and materials for exposure and development of black and white film. Traditional darkroom techniques will be used for the exploration and refinement of gelatin silver processes for printing and toning photographs. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, film cameras, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in film photography. May not receive credit if PHOT 60 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 72 hours
