Commercial Photography - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

(24 credits)

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 24 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
FDMA 1210Digital Video Production I3
FDMA 1515Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop3
FDMA 1545Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging3
FDMA 2325Advanced Photoshop3
FDMA 2326Digital Photography and Imaging II3
FDMA 2993Workshops (Advanced Photogrophy-Subtitle) (Take 6 - Each workshop is worth 1 credit.)6
Choose one from the following:3
Digital Video Production II3
Advanced Camera Techniques3
Introduction to Cinematography3
Total Credits24

(24 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 24 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
FDMA 1210 Digital Video Production I 3
FDMA 1515 Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop 3
FDMA 1545 Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging 3
FDMA 2993 Workshops (Advanced Photogrophy-Subtitle) (Take 3 - Each workshop is worth 1 credit.) 3
 Credits12
Semester 2
FDMA 2325 Advanced Photoshop 3
FDMA 2326 Digital Photography and Imaging II 3
FDMA 2993 Workshops (Advanced Photogrophy-Subtitle) (Take 3 - Each workshop is worth 1 credit.) 3
Choose one from the following: 3
Digital Video Production II
Advanced Camera Techniques
Introduction to Cinematography
 Credits12
 Total Credits24