Photography
Photography is a medium of visual expression encompassing various styles, techniques,
and applications. From commercial to artistic, photography offers students a chance
to learn the skills necessary to create compelling visual content that can be used
for a variety of purposes. As an academic field of study, photography is not just
about learning how to take pictures but rather should be seen as an interdisciplinary
field that covers a vast range of topics, including composition, editing, history,
and even ethics.
Contact
Chair
Kim Kamerin
Send Email
Dean
Quinton Bemiller
Send Email
Instructional Department Specialist
Debbie Karrer
Send Email
Admin. Assistant to the Dean
Eileen Cechini
Send Email
Full-Time Faculty
Vacant
Academic Programs in Photography
The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However,
please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.
- School Trailhead for Arts & Humanities Suggested Initial Coursework - TRAILHEAD
- Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Fine & Applied Arts - CSU
Pathway - MAP
- Art History for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP
- Studio Art for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP
Additional Resources
- What can I do with this major? (Art) - INFO
- What can I do with this major? (Art History) - INFO
- Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN
A) - INFO
- California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students
who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system
- INFO
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO
Career Options
Career options for students who get a degree in photography include: photographer, graphic designer, videographer, photo technician, photo editor, photojournalist, scientific photographer, wedding photographer, camera operator, freelance photographer, event photographer, drone/aerial photographer, multimedia specialist, museum/gallery curator and media planner.
Student Voice
Adriel Chavez-Sherman
To read more of Adriel's story, click here.
Norco College
- Career and Academic Pathways
- School of Applied Technologies & Apprenticeships
- School of Business & Management
- School of Communication, Humanities & Languages
- School of Human & Public Services
- School of Math, Engineering, Computer Science & Game Development
- School of Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology
- School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
- School of Visual & Performing Arts
- Department Chairs
- Academic Programs: Degrees, Certs, Trailheads, and Pathways