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Travel Photography

Learn to capture and present professional travel photography stories! In this course, you will learn the technical, narrative, creative, and conceptual aspects of visual storytelling while exploring a specific travel location. Topics include editing, sequencing and presenting a complete travel project through print portfolio and social media presentation. (This course… Read More

Digital Printing for the Photo Industry

Learn to make professional quality prints that meet industry presentation standards. Using various paper and print options, you will gain file preparation, color management, scanning, and printing skills to accurately reproduce color and black and white images. (This course is cross-listed with PH 697.)… Read More

Commercial Photography

Want to be a successful commercial photographer? Through commercial work, you’ll discover the importance of having a consistent vision, a willingness to collaborate, and a reliable and professional attitude.

Final Portfolio

In preparation for final degree reviews, students develop a cohesive physical and web-based portfolio that includes a comprehensive body of unique, impactful, and memorable print and digital work showcasing advanced conceptualization, innovation, and photographic abilities. Additional emphasis on self-promotion materials and marketing plans will be implemented. (This course is cross-listed… Read More

Fine Art Photography

Express yourself artistically with photography. You’ll study contemporary and historical ideas and movements, and create art using photography.

Imaging Workflow and Process

Build your digital photography skills. You’ll gain professional skills in raw processing, imaging workflow, image editing, and more.

Advanced Photo Imagery

Strong compositing skills open unlimited artistic and commercial possibilities. Using Adobe Photoshop, you’ll learn concepts and techniques for capturing ideal source photos and combining them to make a unique final image.

Portfolio Development

Align your portfolio within a specific marketable category of photography. You’ll work to meet the objectives you set for your portfolio, and create work that showcases and advances your own personal style.

Studio Photography with a Smartphone

Master smartphone photography in our vibrant downtown San Francisco studios! Learn the tricks of the trade for capturing stunning images using your mobile phone, from color and light to framing and composition. With pro models and set props, you’ll create a sleek final series ready for exhibition!

Photography as a Visual Language

Photography as a Visual Language introduces the foundational concepts, history, and practices that shape photographic seeing. Through a survey of light, composition, and the conceptual dimensions of the photographic medium, you will develop the visual literacy to read photographs critically and the artistic vocabulary to make work that communicates intentionally.