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Digital Arts

Photography

Explore a diverse range of technical and artistic photo courses. Grow your skills and expand your vision.

Change the Way You See the World

Expand your vision through our concentrated study in the photographic arts. Designed for the novice and intermediate photographer alike, our essential and elective photography courses will help you develop a strong understanding of the aesthetic and technical processes key to the field of photography.

Topics include: Photography foundations, editing, lighting, color theory, workflow, and history. Explore specialized areas in portraiture, journalism, environmental, experimental, travel, wedding, smartphone, food and product photography, and more. 

Enroll online or contact Student Services at (858) 534-3400. Do you have questions about our courses or the certificate program? Contact us at (858) 534-5508 or at unex-digital@ucsd.edu.

Photography Programs & Certificates

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid

Photography: Images and Techniques

This photography certificate program focuses on enhancing your creativity and technical abilities, as well as the final product—a portfolio of...

Duration
12 - 27 months
Cost
$4,290

Photography Courses

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
ART-40705

Digital Photography Workflow and Editing

Master digital photography workflow in 9-weeks. Learn Lightroom, Photoshop, and advanced editing, and organize your professional portfolio.

Units
3.00
Cost
$425.00
ART-40507

Documentary Photography

Discover documentary photography’s power. Learn, create, and critique meaningful stories through images in this 9-week online course.

Units
3.00
Cost
$425.00
ART-40494

Environmental Photography: Portraiture on Location

Capture compelling portraits that fuse person and place. Refine lighting, posing, and storytelling for dynamic, authentic environmental portraiture.

Units
3.00
Cost
$425.00
ART-40081

Nature Photography

Capture nature’s beauty. Refine skills, develop style, and produce a final print exhibition. Field trips and expert guidance included

Units
3.00
Cost
$425.00
ART-40629

Photo I: Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO

Explore digital photography. Learn camera techniques, composition, and use Adobe Lightroom to create stunning images and begin a portfolio. 

Units
3.00
Cost
$425.00
ART-40631

Photo II: Technique & Style

Units
3.00
Cost
$425.00
ART-40511

Strobe Workshop: Lighting with Speed Lights

Units
2.00
Cost
$350.00
ART-40733

Wedding and Event Photography

Capture meaningful moments at weddings, engagements, and events. Learn planning, shooting, and editing skills to build a professional, marketable...

Units
3.00
Cost
$425.00