Program Overview

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Applied Photography at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

This certificate helps the student focus on recognizing the variety of fields available to the novice photographer, and focusing on excellence in one or more area of specialization. Emphasis will be placed on garnering expertise in the fundamental technical skills of image capture, composition, digital image editing, and output options. An awareness of business skills is encouraged. Completion of this certificate will prepare the student for entry-level employment in professional commercial photography.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $78,000.

Growth

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

Careers

• Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -12.5%
  • Average Salary: $46,000
  • Salary Range: $34,000 - $47,000
• 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
• Audio and Video Technicians
  • Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Job Growth: +4.7%
  • Average Salary: $72,000
  • Salary Range: $46,000 - $95,000
• Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +16.2%
  • Average Salary: $71,000
  • Salary Range: $32,000 - $125,000
• Photographers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +4.1%
  • Average Salary: $75,000
  • Salary Range: $40,000 - $104,000

Program Map

Applied Photography

Certificate of Achievement

16.0 - 18.0 Units

• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Fall 2024

• 1st Term
  • 9.0 UNITS
    • MAJ Major Course (3.0 Units)
    • MAJ Major Course (3.0 Units)
    • MAJ Major Course (3.0 Units)

Spring 2025

• 2nd Term
  • 7.0 - 9.0 UNITS
    • MAJ Major Course (3.0 Units)
    • MAJ Major Course (1.0 - 3.0 Units)
    • MAJ Major Course (3.0 Units)

Applied Photography - Certificate of Achievement

16.0 - 18.0 units

To ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units/90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units/180 quarter units for a bachelor's degree), make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.