Program Overview

Photography at Cerritos College

Associate of Arts

The mission of the photography program is to educate students in photography by providing a balanced education in both the creative and technical aspects of the photographic medium, the history of photography and the critical analysis of photographs. The mission is accomplished through course offerings that enable students to develop their technical skills, creativity and understanding of the social and historical role and relevance of the photographic medium.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $40,000 to $165,000 with an average salary of $102,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105,000
  • Salary Range: $50,000 - $165,000
• Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +3.2%
  • Average Salary: $127,000
  • Salary Range: $79,000 - $162,000
• Photographers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +4.1%
  • Average Salary: $75,000
  • Salary Range: $40,000 - $104,000

Program Map

Photography - Full-time

• Associate of Arts
  • 61.0 Units
• Major Course
  • PHOT 100: Introductory Photography (3.0 Units)
  • PHOT 160: History of Photography (3.0 Units)
  • PHOT 102: Intermediate Photography (3.0 Units)
  • PHOT 110: Introduction to Digital Photography (3.0 Units)
  • PHOT 234: Portfolio Development (3.0 Units)
  • PHOT 130 or ART 192 or ART 196 or ART 120 (3.0 Units)
• General Education Course
  • English Composition (4.0 Units)
  • U.S. History or Government (3.0 Units)
  • Proficiency: Mathematics (4.0 Units)
  • Proficiency: Health & Wellness (1.0 Units)
  • Natural Sciences (3.0 Units)
  • Communication and Analytical Thinking (3.0 Units)
• Elective Course
  • Elective (3.0 Units)
  • Elective (3.0 Units)
  • Elective (3.0 Units)
  • Elective (3.0 Units)
• Milestone
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  • Photography - Associate of Arts (61.0 units)