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
Photography Courses
A Short History of Photography
- Units
- 2.00
- Cost
- $325.00
Architectural Photography
Learn the techniques and artistry behind architectural photography in this course. Explore composition, lighting, and capturing both exterior and...
- Units
- 2.00
- Cost
- $325.00
Digital Photography Workflow
Master digital photography workflow in this 9-week course. Learn Lightroom, Photoshop, and advanced editing, and organize your professional...
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $400.00
Experimental Photography
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $450.00
Photo I: Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $400.00
Photo III: Portfolio
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $400.00
Photographic Portraiture I
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $400.00
Postcards from the City: Exploration with Artistic Photography
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $400.00
Smartphone Photography
- Units
- 2.00
- Cost
- $325.00