Digital Photography
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
Students may earn the above-named associate degree by completing a certificate of achievement and the general education courses required for MiraCosta College's Associate in Arts degree (see Associate Degrees). Students should meet with a MiraCosta counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written educational plan for the specific degree or certificate they wish to earn. The Digital Photography certificate offers education and training in the use of digital cameras, related equipment, and editing tools and techniques for creating photographic portfolios, websites, and multimedia projects. Students produce a professional-quality printed portfolio. The program's emphasis may be in fine art or commercial photography.
Digital Photography Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Identify major movements, artwork, and artists in historical and contemporary photography, and demonstrate an understanding of different photo techniques.
- Possess photographic and digital imaging knowledge and be able to identify fine art and commercial career pathways and apply current, photographic technology using professional and industry standards.