Documentary Media - Formerly Photography, Photojournalism – Major #5228

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


In this certificate, students will learn the tools and techniques of creating digital media to document the stories of our multicultural society. The skills of storytelling through documentary media can be applied to a variety of industries including, but not limited to, Wedding Capture, Commercial Capture, Anthropology, Journalism, Geography, Geology, and Social Justice, Journalism. Digital capture, composition, and editing of storytelling images and video will be explored and utilized.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Produce story telling photographs and video for contemporary internet media.
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester

Term 1

6 units

BA 52
Introduction to Entrepreneurship

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Develops an understanding of the complex tasks faced by individuals engaged in entrepreneurial activities. Identifies the methods for developing a business idea, the process of starting a business, how to acquire resources, and the key parts of a business plan. (A, CSU)

PHOTO 6
Digital Imaging Fundamentals

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
In this beginner-friendly photography course, the fundamentals of creating images with digital cameras will be explored. The significance of photography in our diverse society and its evolution over time will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on essential skills such as operating a digital camera manually, understanding light, and using visual elements to convey messages through photos. The focus is on expressing ideas creatively through photography. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer Course
      1. C - Humanities

      Term 2

      6 units

      PHOTO 49
      Documentary Media

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
      In this course, there is an emphasis on the art of multimedia storytelling, incorporating a diverse array of mediums, such as still imagery, video, and web-based platforms. Students will learn the intricate process of redefining traditional storytelling paradigms, leveraging factual information as the cornerstone for narrative construction, and how another person's story can be told through their own eyes. Digital composition and editing of stories will be explored and utilized. (A, CSU, UC)
      Course Details:
      1. Prerequisite: PHOTO 6
        1. CSU Transfer Course

          PHOTO 52
          Adobe Lightroom

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
          This course explores digital image enhancement and management using Adobe Lightroom. There is a focus on improving photos while keeping them safe from any permanent changes, a process known as non-destructive photographic workflow. The main goal will be to enhance the overall tonal quality of your images and to develop a streamlined workflow with Adobe Lightroom. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:
              1. CSU Transfer Course
                Total: 12 units