The mission of the Photography Department at Foothill College is to provide the finest of instruction in the use of traditional and contemporary photographic techniques for the vocational and avocational student. Majoring in photography will provide the student with basic aesthetic principles as well as an extensive range of practical photographic techniques needed for college transfer, entry into the photographic workplace, or for artistic expression.

Course work includes traditional processing and printing, digital imaging, color photography, studio lighting, experimental processes, photo criticism and portfolio preparation. Students are encouraged to develop a personal, expressive style, achieve technical excellence and examine photography's role in society.


Career Opportunities abound as Advertising photographer, Aerial and underwater photographer, Art Collector, Art Critic, Art Documentation Photographer, Art Writer & Blogger, Commercial Photographer - Architectural, Commercial Photographer - Portrait, Commercial Photographer - Product, Commercial printing and reproduction, Corporate Photographer, Darkroom Lab Technician and/or Manager, Digital imaging Technician, Digital Photographic Illustrator, Documentary and Editorial Photographer, Photography teacher, Fashion Photographer, Film-Set Photographer, Fine Art Photographer, Fine Art Printing Assistant, Forensic Photographer, Free-lance photographer, Gallerist or Art Dealer, Graphic artist, Laboratory manager, Nature Photographer, Photo Editor, Photo-Historian, Manager for Fine Art or Commercial Photography Studio, Photographic Assistant, Photographic Retoucher, Photojournalist, Professional Photo-Lab Custom Printer, Photographic sales, Sports Photographer, Stock Photographer, Studio and wedding photography, Theater Production Photographer, Travel and stock photography, Wedding and Event Photographer.