Photographic Lighting (ND)*

The Photographic Lighting Certificate prepares students to provide lighting assistance. Students learn marketable skills that provide entry into professional photographic assisting and lighting design. Many practicing photographers attend classes to refine and update their existing skills. Courses are designed to encourage students to pursue individual projects while developing their technical ability. Students will complete a total of 8 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.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
PHOTO 100 or equivalent	PHOTO 111	Lighting I	4
PHOTO 111 or equivalent	PHOTO 112	Lighting II	4
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		8

* Financial Aid Ineligible
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2022

GCC Catalog 2022-2023

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.