The Certificate of Achievement in Creative Digital Studies provides students with strong foundational coursework, emphasizing photographic concepts and camera handling techniques needed to enter the field. Students benefit from instructors who are working professionals in the field. Students receive hands-on experience in studio practices and current industry software to create projects for the real world. The award culminates in a professional portfolio that could be used to obtain employment. The award is primarily designed for students interested in entering the photography field and for students pursuing entry-level job opportunities related to photography
Based on 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 enrollment data, the estimated completer projection of students to earn the award annually is 20 students
The Photography major at San Diego City College is one of six programs in the Visual and Performing Arts department. The program provides students with strong foundational coursework, emphasizing photographic concepts, and camera handling techniques needed to enter the field. The program offers a wide range of theory, technique, and skills course work from beginning through advanced levels. Students benefit from instructors who are working professionals in the field and hands-on experience in studio practices and current industry software to create projects for the real world. The program is structured to emphasize the development of creative expression, visual awareness, and technical skills and culminates in a professional portfolio that could be used to obtain employment. The photography program is designed for students interested in entering the photography field and for students pursuing entry-level job opportunities related to photography. Additionally, students following the associate degree path are provided the essential studies and skills needed to transfer to a private or public four-year program.
The Photography Department requires students to complete all requirements for the award within five years.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOT 143 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 | S1 |
| PHOT 180 | Photo Editing: Lightroom | 3 | S2 |
| PHOT 224 | Color Management for Digital Photography | 1 | S3 |
| PHOT 243 | Advanced Digital Photography | 3 | S4 |
| PHOT 259A | Photographic Portfolio | 3 | S4 |
| Chose Four (4) units from the Following: | Recommended Sequence | ||
| PHOT 103 | Digital Directed Photo Lab Studies | 1 | S1 |
| PHOT 206A | Advanced Creative Techniques I | 1 | S1 |
| PHOT 206B | Advanced Creative Techniques II | 1 | S2 |
| PHOT 206C | Advanced Creative Techniques III | 1 | S3 |
| PHOT 206D | Advanced Creative Techniques IV | 1 | S4 |
| Total Units | 17 |
Dr. Javier Ayala · 12/10/21
Limited LMI.
Tina Recalde · 12/10/21
San Diego Mesa looks forward to the discussion.
Dr. Al Taccone · 12/10/21
Look forward to discussion at the deans' meeting as there seems to be varying interpretations of the LMI.
Susan Wyche · 12/07/21
Palomar looks forward to a discussion of this program at the meeting.
Jesse Lopez · 12/07/21
Based on COE's comments, Miramar College recommends a more extensive discussion at the monthly Deans' Council meeting.
Cassandra Storey · 12/07/21
Based on the industry letters provided, they paint a different picture than the COE report. I don't know the reason (soc codes not aligning?) perhaps that is something that as a region we should investigate or understand better. Support but think there is more to this conversation.
Jennifer Lewis · 12/06/21
Southwestern has a similar program with struggling with completions (7-10/year) with enrollments hovering around 200 annually. I do believe this is a skill builder and entrepreneurship track for many of our students. We have also aligned with our drone/GIS program. SWC recommends with caution.
Priscilla Fernandez · 11/29/21
San Diego City College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with caution when developing a new program because 1) entry-level earnings are below the living wage; and 2) a supply gap exists. The colleges should note that the percentage of students who earned a living wage after completing a related program is below the statewide percentage for Career Education programs in general. The colleges should also note that the typical entry-level education is a high school diploma or equivalent.
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