The SMC Photography Department offers an Associate in Arts Degree as well as a Career Certificate
SMC Photography Department offering a 2 year, 40 unit AA Degree or Certificate of Achievement. Required Courses:
No-photo Elective (3)**
Photography 1, Introduction to Photography (3)
Photography 2, Basic Photography Lab Techniques (2)
Photography 5, Digital Asset Management, Modification and Output (3)
Photography 30, Techniques of Lighting: Introduction (4)
Photography 31, Introductio
n: Photography People (4)
or
Photography 32, Photographing People: Advanced (4)
Photography 33, Techniques of Lighting: Product (4)
Photography 39, Beginning Photoshop (3)
Photography 43, Portfolio Development (3)
Photography 52, History of Photography (3)
or
Art History 52, History of Photography (3) (formerly Art 73)
Photography 60, Business Practices in Photography (3)
*Electives:
Photography 7, Advanced Portfolio Development (3)
Photography 13, News Photography (3)
Photography 14, Photography for Publication (3)
Photography 21, Alternative Photographic Processes (3)
Photography 29, Video Production for Still Photographers (3)
Photography 32, Photographing People: Advanced (4)
Photography 37, Advanced Black and White Printing Techniques (3)
Photography 40, Digital Capture (3)
Photography 42, Advanced Photoshop (3)
Photography 50, Basic Color Printing (3)
Photography 64, Community Documentary Photography (4)
Photography 88A, Independent Studies in Photography (1)
Photography 88B, Independent Studies in Photography (2)
Photography 90A, Internship in Photography (1)
Photography 90B, Internship in Photography (2)
Photography 90C, Internship in Photography (3)
**Non-photo Electives – choose one from this list. Art
Art 10A Design 1 (3)
Art 10C Computer Design (3)
Art 20A Drawing 1 (3)
Graphic Design
GR DES 31 Graphic Design Studio 1 (3)
Business
Bus 22 Introduction to Advertising (3)
Bus 34 Introduction to Social Media Marketing (3)
Bus 63 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
01/09/2025
Our longtime lab manager, Patrick Connor, and his family lost everything in the Eaton Fire. If you have the means to donate, every little bit helps.
Results are in! Follow this link to see which images were chosen to receive the coveted "President's Awards" by SMC President Dr. Jeffery. https://smcphoto.myportfolio.com/
05/23/2023
2023 Student Show. Opening reception is June 3rd.
05/09/2023
The deadline to enter the 44th Annual Juried Student Exhibition is quickly approaching. Enter at the link below before Wednesday, May 10th at midnight!
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10/19/2022
The Photography Department at SMC is hiring a new digital lab technician! Details at the link below.
Current Openings | Personnel Commission
Applications are still being accepted online for any position posted below. Testing and interviews will move forward once recruitment closes.
05/26/2022
Our Student Exhibit! Opening Night June 4th, 6-8PM
05/24/2022
Gig alert. Crossroads school is looking for an event shooter to document Senior Grad Night on June 2nd. Contact [email protected]
05/18/2022
In addition to several programs at SMC throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, Matika Wilbur will be showing her Project 562 photographs in the Barrett Gallery beginning this August.