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.
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
Adriel Chavez-Sherman graduated from Norco College in 2017 with four different associate’s degrees in Communications, Math and Science, Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Studies. Adriel comes from a family with strong talents in the arts. Her mother does amazing crochet work and her father is a fantastic artist and graphic designer. So her favorite hobbies tend to include the
visual arts, such as drawing, watercolor painting, and photography. Doing art, along with the loving support of her friends and family, have helped her conquer anxiety and depression. The experiences Adriel’s had with mental health are what drives her to want to publish a coloring book geared towards helping people relax and unwind while they color.
Adriel was the Commencement Student Speaker for 2017. She hopes to parlay the different educational backgrounds she’s gained from Norco College towards a future career in her field of study.
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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
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Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE)
in Fine & Applied Arts - CSU Pathway
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Art History for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School
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Studio Art for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School
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Additional Resources
What can I do with this major? (Art)
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What can I do with this major? (Art History)
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Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN A)
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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
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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
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Contact Information
Chair
Kim Kamerin
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Quinton Bemiller
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Instructional Department Specialist
Debbie Karrer
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| Admin. Assistant to the Dean
Eileen Cechini
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