Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs, including certificates and specializations.

Design Communication Arts Certificate

The Design Communication Arts certificate is designed to ignite creativity and prepare students for a career in graphic design. This program teaches students to think like designers while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Students can feel confident in their skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship, and internship opportunities.

Photography Certificate

The Photography certificate provides a solid foundation in the technical and visual aspects of digital photography. Students learn image capture, editing, composition, lighting basics, and more from experienced professionals.

Course Details

• Course Name: Photography I
• Course Code: ART X 438.9
• Description: Explore the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of digital photographic processes, including DSLR camera operation, composition, and digital retouching and manipulation.
• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Formats: Live Online, Online
• Cost: Starting at $925.00
• Availability: Typically available in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

Course Schedule

• Date: April 2 - June 11
• Time: Thursday 7:00PM - 8:30PM PT
• Instructor: Baz Here
• Fee: $925.00
• Format: Live Online, Remote Classroom

Course Requirements

• Book: A Short Course in Photography by John Upton, Barbara London, Jim Stone
• ISBN: (not specified)

Program Applications

The Photography I course applies toward the following programs:

• Design Communication Arts certificate
• Photography certificate

Program Benefits

Students can gain a practical, hands-on introduction to DSLR camera operation and photographic composition, understand contemporary digital imaging and its application within commercial and fine arts, define a basic workflow from image making to image editing, and understand the foundations of image making to execute their creative vision.