This degree is designed to prepare students for a professional photographic practice
or transfer to a 4 year program. Students in this degree program learn both traditional
and digital photography techniques and well as lighting and workflow. In addition
to gaining a diverse historical and cultural understanding of photography, students
are encouraged to incorporate their own sociocultural background and experiences to
strengthen their photographic practice. This course of study prepares students to
transfer to a baccalaureate program in Photography.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to create a cohesive photographic
project that is conceptually and technically well developed; create, evaluate and
integrate use of available and studio lighting into their photographic practice; use,
develop, and integrate traditional photography techniques and workflows into their
photographic practice; and use, develop, and integrate digital photography techniques
and workflows into their photographic practice; and prepare students for transfer
to baccalaureate program in Photography.
REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR
|
UNITS |
|
ARTH 199
|
History of Photography
|
3
|
| PHOTO 100 |
Digital Photography I |
3 |
|
PHOTO 101
|
Traditional Photography I |
3 |
| PHOTO 111 |
Lighting I |
3 |
| PHOTO 130 |
Digital Photography II |
3 |
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
|
| PHOTO 140 |
Fine Art Photography |
3 |
| PHOTO 142 |
Commercial Photography |
3 |
| PHOTO 144 |
Documentary Photography |
3 |
| PHOTO 146 |
Advanced Projects in Photography |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
Fall 2025
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GCC Catalog 2025-2026
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
