Drone Photography, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CM_DRNP
Control Number: 40562
Not Financial Aid Eligible
The Drone Photography Certificate of Achievement program is a Career Technical Ed specialty, designed for the student who has completed the Basic Drone Imaging Skills Certificate of Achievement and is interested in building skills to an intermediate level in the field of Drone imaging with an emphasis in the use of drones in the photographic industry. It has been designed to prepare students for employment as a UAS image capture specialist with FAA Part 107 Pilot license certification. Students will be building knowledge and experience in the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, photography, videography, post-production editing, careers, and business practices. Required Pre-Requisites: Basic Drone Imaging Skills Certificate of Achievement.
Program Outcomes
- Students will be able to design and execute drone projects utilizing principles of visual communication and post-production editing.
- Students will be able to deploy and pilot UAS while capturing appropriate imagery for various industries.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment. In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion. Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded. A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements. The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.
A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | 3 |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture | 3 |
| FILM A229 | The Business of Immersive Media (VR/AR) | 2 |
| PHOT A180 | Introduction to Professional Photography | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to UAS Automation | ||
| Event Productions | ||
| Introduction to Visual Effects | ||
| Introduction to Virtual Reality (VR) | ||
| Fashion Photography | ||
| Action Sports Photography | ||
| Wedding and Event Photography | ||
| Architectural Photography | ||
| Total Units | 15-16 | |
| NOTE: | PHOT A123 is a prerequisite to PHOT A180 |
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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | 3 |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture | 3 |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography 1 | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PHOT A180 | Introduction to Professional Photography | 4 |
| FILM A229 | The Business of Immersive Media (VR/AR) | 2 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Wedding and Event Photography | ||
| Architectural Photography | ||
| Action Sports Photography | ||
| Fashion Photography | ||
| Introduction to Virtual Reality (VR) | ||
| Introduction to Visual Effects | ||
| Event Productions | ||
| Introduction to UAS Automation | ||
| Units | 9-10 | |
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
| 1 | PHOT A123 is a prerequisite for PHOT A180 |