PHOTOGRAPHY

The Photography Department at El Camino College provides a comprehensive foundation in skills, techniques and processes for commercial and creative photography.

Our photography program prepares students for entry-level employment in photography or for successful transfer to four-year degree programs.

What we offer

Associate in Science Degree
Upon completion of the required courses, students can earn an Associate in Science Degree in Photography that will give them the theoretical and practical knowledge to pursue a variety of careers in the field of professional and creative photography.

Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate curriculum emphasizes studio work with courses in portraiture, photojournalism, black and white, color, digital and film creative photographic processes.

Our facilities

El Camino College Photography students have access to an environmentally-sensitive fully-equipped photo wet lab, a digital lab, a lighting studio, and the chemicals used in developing and printing processes.

Our courses

Each student acquires practical and creative skills relating to digital and film photography, camera operation, films, color theory, photo composition, lighting, processing, printing, and business operations through a wide range of studio courses including:

Photography • Photojournalism • Black and White Photography • Portraiture • Theory of Color/Color Printing 
Creative Photographic Processes

Career goals

Our photography classes can be a student’s first step towards a variety of careers including:

Freelance photographer • Film Television • Cinematographer • Corporate photographer • ArtistAdvertising • Photographer Assistant • Imaging • Public relations • Fashion • Medical and scientific publications • Photojournalism

Contact Information:

Darilyn R. Rowan
Professor
Photography / Fine Arts Division
(310) 660-3593 x3326
drowan@elcamino.edu