certificate

Photography

Get a solid foundation in the technical and visual aspects of digital photography. Learn digital image capture, editing, composition, and the fundamentals of lighting from experienced professionals who have successful careers of their own. 

This program is perfect for:

  • Those new to photography, or who have been shooting independently and would like formal instruction
  • Individuals interested in learning both the technical and visual aspects of digital photography
  • Those considering making photography part of their creative practice
  • Anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level

What you can learn.

  • Technology and the core principles of effective photography, including digital image capture, editing, composition, and lighting
  • The technical and aesthetic backgrounds and processes that make a strong photographer
  • Aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, focus, ISO, file management, basic lighting skills (including contrast, direction, color, white balance, histogram), composition, and digital imaging (including an introduction to Adobe Lightroom)
  • The paradigm shifts in technology, workflow, social relevance, usage, and art. It is a goal of this program to address these shifts and be a resource to those whom use the camera in the diverse and complex ways that change the very nature of photography

Expect more from your education.

Learn from Industry Leaders

"I enjoy creating a shared space for information and experimentation where students can generate the momentum that propels them into a robust, self-generative practice."

Craig Havens
INTERSECTIONS: DESIGN & MUSIC

TEDxUCLA Salon

Speakers Lawrence Azerrad, a two-time Grammy Award-winning creative director, and Dr. Laura Ritchie, a professor, author and cellist, address our evolving human connection to music and design.

Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:30AM-12:30PM PT
UCLA Gayley Center

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These new techniques that I was exposed to are not only interesting, but they allowed me to grow and expand creatively in ways that would not otherwise be possible.

Joe Stehly
Photography Certificate Graduate

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
ART X 438.9
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
ART X 439.90
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
ART X 440.22
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
ART X 428.56
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ART X 450.37
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Electives
Students must complete 1 elective course.
ARCH X 467.11A
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
ART X 428
Typically Offered: Summer
ART X 440.21
Typically Offered: Fall
ART X 440.80
Typically Offered: Winter
ART X 441.56
ART X 482.14
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
ART X 486.55

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

250.00

Estimated Program Tuition

4734.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

500.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

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