Santa Monica College California A.D. in Photography
Santa Monica College California

Santa Monica College California

A.D. in Photography

Santa Monica, USA

Associate Degree

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The A.D. in Photography program focuses on developing technical skills, creative vision, and a strong understanding of visual communication. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, exploring various photographic techniques and technologies. The curriculum is designed to foster artistic expression and equip learners with professional skills necessary for a career in photography.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue various opportunities including professional photographer, photo editor, or digital media specialist. The skills gained in this program can also lead to roles in advertising, fashion, or documentary photography.

The Photography program teaches the dynamics of visual communication to illustrate ideas, record events, articulate stories, express moods, sell products, and interpret a person’s character. Courses stress technical knowledge, proficiency in camera control, digital and analog capture methods, artificial light control, and image manipulation. This program prepares students for careers in photography-related genres, including advertising photography, food photography, architectural photography, editorial photography, portrait photography, fashion photography, and photojournalism.

For additional career possibilities, visit the Career Services Center on the main campus to utilize computerized career information systems and other valuable career resources.