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Drone Photography, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CN_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 and business practices, to prepare for careers in photography, videography, and post-production editing. Required Pre-Requisites: Basic Drone Imaging Skills Certificate of Achievement.

Program Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to design and execute drone projects utilizing principles of visual communication and post-production editing.
  2. Students will be able to deploy and pilot UAS while capturing appropriate imagery for various industries. Students may seek employment as a producer, production assistant, content creator, director, photographer, and visual communicator. Students will be prepared for entry level positions as a drone photographer.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
FILM A110Film Production 13
FILM A228Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture3
FILM A229The Business of Immersive Media (VR/AR)2
PHOT A123Introduction to Digital Photography3
PHOT A180Introduction to Professional Photography4
Select one of the following:3-4
Introduction to UAS Automation
Event Productions
Introduction to Visual Effects
Introduction to Immersive Media (VR/AR)
Fashion Photography
Action Sports Photography
Wedding and Event Photography
Architectural Photography
Total Units18-19
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. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
FILM A110 Film Production 1 3
FILM A228 Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture 3
PHOT A123 Introduction to Digital Photography 1 3
 Units9
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 Immersive Media (VR/AR)  
Introduction to Visual Effects  
Event Productions  
Introduction to UAS Automation  
 Units9-10
 Total Units18-19
1

PHOT A123 is a prerequisite for PHOT A180