Photography, Photojournalism – Major #5225

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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.


Students will learn the art of story telling through images and the power in conveying another person's story through their own eyes. Digital composition and editing of story telling images 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: 2021 Spring Semester

Term 1

6 units

BA 52
Introduction to Entrepreneurship

3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Spring 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)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: ENGL 1A
    1. CSU Transfer Course

      PHOTO 6
      Digital Imaging Fundamentals

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
      Theories and practices of manually adjustable digital cameras; technical and creative use of manual camera controls and capture. Topics include: automatic vs. manual shooting modes, camera menus, exposure control, depth of field, motion control, basic flash, white balance, file formats, capture workflow, and camera care as well as the legal and ethical issues of photography. Image processing involving tonal range, organization and color adjustment using Adobe Lightroom. (A, CSU, UC)
      Course Details:
          1. CSU Transfer Course
          1. C - Humanities

          Term 2

          6 units

          PHOTO 49
          Multimedia Photojournalism

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
          This is an advanced visual journalism course that puts an emphasis on multimedia storytelling using different assets such as still, video, and web based media. The course will focus on re-imagining storytelling, teaching the student to use factual information as their inspiration to build stories. (A, CSU, UC)
          Course Details:
          1. Prerequisite: PHOTO 6
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              PHOTO 52
              Adobe Lightroom

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
              Digital image enhancement and management with Adobe Lightroom. Focus will be on non destructive photographic workflow and improvement to tonal quality. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
                  1. CSU Transfer Course
                    Total: 12 units