Program Overview

Fine Art Photography at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

This certificate helps the student focus on a variety of photographic techniques and genres within contemporary fine art practice. Emphasis will be placed on achieving the ability to produce archival prints of the highest quality using both digital and traditional wet darkroom techniques. Technique is presented as a support for producing meaningful images grounded in a historical awareness of the medium. Understanding the ubiquity of photography in today's image culture is also stressed. Completion of this certificate will prepare the student for entry-level expertise in gallery exhibition conventions.

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

Fine Art Photography

Certificate of Achievement

16.0 - 18.0 Units

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

Program Pathway

• 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: 3.0 Units
  • MAJ Major Course: 1.0 - 3.0 Units

Program Details

• Fine Art 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.