Photography-Still, Associate in Science Degree

Orange Coast College

Anyone with an interest in photography, whether beginner, advanced amateur or professional, will find a course or program within the photography program that will teach them new skills and/or prepare them for a career in photography. The OCC Photography program is intended to prepare students for employment in a number of specialization areas within the field of professional photographyas well as photo retoucher, producer, production assistant, content creator, entrepreneur, photo researcher, photo editor and visual communicator. The student, after completing the first year foundation courses, may elect to take advanced courses in art, commercial, advertising illustration, portraiture, architectural, fashion, or documentary photography, color management, digital work flow, and business practices for photographers. In addition to courses intended to train photographers, the program also includes several black and white and digital classes for professional photographers who wish to learn new skills and/or for those who are interested in careers as photographic digital technicians. Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. Program Outcomes Demonstrate competence in the technical skills of photography. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate photographic aesthetic strategies. Create photographs that illustrate a critical understanding of visual language.