Photography and Video map for 2025-2026

This program map from the 2025-2026 catalog year represents one possible pathway through the program and is for reference only. Make an appointment with your counselor to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Sierra College: Photography and Video — Photo and Video AS using CalGETC GE

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses16 units
Introduction to Digital Filmmaking and Video Production
  • Major
  • 3 units
Beginning Photography
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 4 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units
Meet with your counselor to create a customized academic plan.
  • To do

Term 2 — Spring

5 courses15 units
Intermediate Digital Filmmaking
  • Major
  • 3 units
Digital Photography
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units

Term 3 — Fall

6 courses16 units
Studio Lighting
  • Major
  • 3 units
Introduction to Photoshop
  • Major
  • 3 units
Documentary Filmmaking
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 1 unit
  • General Education
  • 3 units

Term 4 — Spring

5 courses13 units
Introduction to Motion Graphics
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • General Education
  • 3 units
Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 1 unit
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  • To do

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