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Photography is offered as a creative means of visual expression with artistic and commercial application. Opportunities for experimental and applied aspects are provided from the beginning through advanced levels. A serious effort is made to structure offerings so that students can attain individual goals in the field of Photography.

Photographic skills complement other diverse fields such as science, horticulture, teaching, anthropology, art and real estate. This complementary aspect is also stressed in the program.

Transfer major requirements in Photography are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs of California and out-of-state colleges are located in the Library and the Counseling Center. Positions for which students of Photography are qualified are professional photographer, commercial photographer, advertising, and photographic journalism.

Photography

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate

If you have an interest in a photography career, this basic degree is your first step. You will learn the history and basics of photography while touching upon new digital techniques. Build a portfolio to broaden your employment options, or transfer to a university.

Photography Gainful Employment Information


Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Photographers
27-4021.00
CIPC Code 100201
Semester Units Required 29.0
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 18
Estimated Total Fees $1,110
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $2,146
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $10,050
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Skills Certificates

Alternative Processes In Photography Skills Gainful Employment Information

There’s a world of unique photography techniques for you to discover. We will teach you how to express yourself beyond the traditional photographic image. This is an excellent option to learn creative image making for the advertising and portrait photography markets.
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Photographers
27-4021.00
CIPC Code 100201
Semester Units Required 6
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 6
Estimated Total Fees $238
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $444
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $3,350
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Color Photography Skills Gainful Employment Information

Capture life in full color. Learn to create visually stimulating images using the power of color. You will learn the aesthetic use of color, as well as technical mastery of color balancing, accuracy, and manipulation. These skills are necessary for both laboratory technicians and photographers.
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Photographers
27-4021.00
CIPC Code 100201
Semester Units Required 8
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 6
Estimated Total Fees $310
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $592
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $3,350
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Digital Imaging Skills Gainful Employment Information

Digital Imaging will develop your skill in taking, preparing, and manipulating photos on the computer. This is a valuable certificate for a career as a photographer or photographic lab technician. You can also take this coursework to upgrade the skills you already have.
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Photographers
27-4021.00
CIPC Code 100201
Semester Units Required 8
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 6
Estimated Total Fees $310
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $592
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $3,350
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Landscape Photography Skills Gainful Employment Information

Keep the beauty of the world around you alive in a photograph. Landscape Photography will train you in techniques used to create and capture expressive images of the environment. Capturing the landscape is a useful skill for stock photography use, magazines, web sites and other visual media.
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Photographers
27-4021.00
CIPC Code 100201
Semester Units Required 7
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 6
Estimated Total Fees $274
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $518
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $3,350
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Narrative Photography Skills Gainful Employment Information

A picture is worth a thousand words. This certificate will train you to photograph assignments in such a way that they tell a story. This is a great course if you want to work as a photojournalist, or as a documentary or editorial photographer.
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Photographers
27-4021.00
CIPC Code 100201
Semester Units Required 10
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 6
Estimated Total Fees $382
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $740
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $3,350
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Photographic Processes Skills Gainful Employment Information

This certificate is designed to give you a broad range of skills used by both laboratory technicians and photographers. We’ll teach you how to develop, process, and manipulate photos. You will learn how to handle a wide range of difficult assignments and creative techniques. This is a useful skill for any aspiring photographer.
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Photographers
27-4021.00
Photographic Process Workers
51-9151.00
Photo Processing Machine Operators
51-9151.00
CIPC Code 100201
Semester Units Required 12
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 6
Estimated Total Fees $454
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $888
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $3,350
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance
























Portrait, Fashion and Wedding Photography Skills Gainful Employment Information

This is the certificate for you if you’re interested in a career in portrait, fashion, or wedding photography. Learn portrait techniques and portfolio presentation. We prove opportunities for you to work with a photographer in the industry.
Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) Photographers
27-4021.00
CIPC Code 100201
Semester Units Required 13
Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** 12
Estimated Total Fees $512
Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies $962
Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total $6,700
Students Completing the Program 2009-10* *
On-Time Completion Count* *
On-Time Completion Rate (%)* *
Median Loan Amount* *
* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
** Based on full time attendance

Contact

  • W 200B
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
  • M-Th: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    F: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Contact Staff

Dana Bruce Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Dana Bruce Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • N 111
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Chris Fraser Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Virginia Giles Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Rebecca Gregg Photography Instructor

  • W 201A
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
Rebecca Gregg, professor and Department Chair of Photography at Sierra College, is an award-winning photographer whose wide interests in...

Judith Monroe Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Randall Pench Part-time Faculty, Photography

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Deonn Roberts Parttime Instructor, Photography

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

Randy Snook Department Chair, Instructor, Photography

  • W 200 B
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677
Randy Snook is a professor, photographer, digital artist and author based in Roseville, California. Professor Snook has been teaching at Sierra...

Alan Thorner Parttime Instructor, Photography

  • LR 113
  • 5000 Rocklin Rd.
    Rocklin, CA 95677

James Beckett Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • N1 111
  • 250 Sierra College Dr.
    Grass Valley, CA 95945

Thomas Blackburn Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • N1 111
  • 250 Sierra College Dr.
    Grass Valley, CA 95945

Richard Brown Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • N1 111
  • 250 Sierra College Dr.
    Grass Valley, CA 95945

David McKay Part-time Instructor, Photography

  • N1 111
  • 250 Sierra College Dr.
    Grass Valley, CA 95945

Billie Melchiori Part-time Instructor, Tahoe/Truckee Campus, Photography

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