Program Overview

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Summary

The Digital Photography certificate is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Graphic Design. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Graphic Design.

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• Next Steps
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Completion Award

Certificate of Completion

Length of Study

13 Credits

Starting Quarter

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Location

On Campus

What You’ll Learn

Prepare for positions and course studies in photographic image production, image manipulation and management.

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

Shoreline Community College offers a short-term Certificate of Completion (CC) in VCT Digital Photography level II leading to an entry-level position in photographic image production, image manipulation and management. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in longer courses of study to complete additional certificates or associate degrees in Visual Communication Technology. Students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree planning guide.

Certificate of Completion (14 Credits)

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Additional Information

Certificates of Completion are designed for students who are adding areas of knowledge to their VCT AAAS Specializations or have intermediate/advanced industry experience. Please note that courses listed in concentrations have prerequisites that expand the total credits required. However, prerequisites may be waived at the VCT advisor's discretion based on student experience or portfolio presentation. Courses may be substituted or waived by the program faculty advisor.

Program Prerequisites:

• ART 144
• ART 145
• VCT 124
• VCT 125
• VCT 136
• or portfolio review

Program Requirements

• ART 244 Studio Photography
• VCT 155 Digital Printing & Project Management
• VCT 215 Specialization: Adobe Studio/Portfolio 1

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor:

• Christine Shafner
• Alan Yates

Program Information:

• Length of Program: 14 Credits
• Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
• Enrollment: Every Quarter
• Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85 (in addition to tuition, books and parking)

Careers & Opportunities

Graduates are hired in entry-level positions in image management, manipulation and output in advertising agencies, publication houses, and other facets of the digital and photographic industry.

Potential employers include:

• Advertising agencies
• Publication houses
• On-demand duplicating departments
• News agencies
• Photography studios
• Print shops

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

	WA-Resident	Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus	Non-WA resident Non-US citizen	Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only
1 credit	$126.47	$246.49	$327.01	$144.67
5 credits	$632.35	$1,232.45	$1,635.05	$723.35
12 credits (full-time)	$1,387.14	$2,487.04	$3,408.94	$1,571.08
15 credits	$1,570.80	$2,520.25	$3,617.20	$1,757.65

Additional Program Fees

Approximately $60 - $200 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Related Program Options

• Computer Graphics Foundation Certificate
• Web Design Certificate
• Digital Video Certificate
• Creative Project Management AAAS
• Graphic Design AAAS
• Visual Communications Foundation Certificate
• Visual Communications Business Foundation Certificate
• Art and Design Foundation Certificate
• Digital Illustration/Animation Certificate
• Game Art and Design AAAS
• Visual Communications Foundation with Specialization Certificate
• Humanities Pre-Major
• Foundation Studio Art AFA
• Photography AFA
• Art History Pre-Major
• Animation/Video for Multimedia AAAS
• Visual Communications Computer Foundation Certificate