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Basic Drone Imaging Skills, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CM_BDRN

Control Number: 40747

Not Financial Aid Eligible


The Basic Drone Imaging Skills Certificate of Achievement program is a Career Technical Ed specialty, designed for the student who wants a concentrated course of study in the field of Drone imaging. It has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a UAS image capture specialist and preparing for FAA Part 107 Pilot license certification. Students will be educated in the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, photography, videography, post-production editing, careers and business practices.

Program Outcome

Students will be able to demonstrate competence as an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Image Capture Specialist and show a critical understanding of aerial visual image capture and post production. Students will be prepared for entry level positions as a drone photographer.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
APT A131Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems3
APT A151Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lab1
FILM A194Editing 13
PHOT A123Introduction to Digital Photography3
PHOT A125Imaging for Photographers I3
Total Units13

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing. 

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
APT A131 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems 3
APT A151 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lab 1
PHOT A123 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
 Units7
Semester 2
PHOT A125 Imaging for Photographers I 3
FILM A194 Editing 1 3
 Units6
 Total Units13