The
School of Photography at Orange Coast College is widely considered one
of the finest photography and digital imaging programs in the United
States. Our program is designed to provide expert instruction, with
superior facilities and equipment, for anyone pursuing a career in
photography or wishing to enhance their photographic skills.
The
mission of the School of Photography at Orange Coast College is to
provide students who have an interest in photography—whether beginner,
advanced amateur, or professional—with a single class, a course of
study leading to transfer, or a vocational certificate program.
Students can pursue their individual interests in photography through
an array of foundation courses, establishing a technical and critical
understanding of visual language. These courses lead to improved
personal creative expression or to specialized instruction in numerous
areas within the profession, such as advertising illustration,
architectural photography, fashion photography, portraiture, or
photography as a fine art. All necessary facilities and equipment are
provided.
We are committed to a
broadly defined concept of visual communication and visual literacy and
are nationally recognized for the excellence of our instruction and the
success of our graduates.