Certificate of Achievement in Professional Photography (Film and Digital): Fees & Entry Requirements at De Anza College, USA

Certificate of Achievement in Professional Photography (Film and Digital)

USA

2

What will I learn?

This Certificate of Achievement provides a foundation in the basics of photography including digital imaging, traditional processing and printing, and lighting. It also recognizes the importance of personal expression and the use of photography as a visual language. Students wishing to work in the industry, transfer, or complete an A.A. degree in Professional Photography should consider completing this certificate.Upon completion, students will be able toDemonstrate basic skills in both wet and dry darkroom methods as well as beginning lighting techniquesCreate photographs that visually communicate ideas and concepts while engaging the practices, theories and materials of the mediumEvaluate and critique imagery and receive criticism from others

Which department am I in?

Creative Arts Division

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
$10,224.00 (8,62,639) per year
Tuition and fees (based on a minimum of 12 units per quarter at USD $284 per unit, effective July 1, 2026.); Estimated cost for books and supplies - USD $1,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

De Anza College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,

Cupertino,

California,

95014, West, United States

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
$10,224.00 (8,62,639) per year
Tuition and fees (based on a minimum of 12 units per quarter at USD $284 per unit, effective July 1, 2026.); Estimated cost for books and supplies - USD $1,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/04/2027

Start date

June 2027

Venue

De Anza College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,

Cupertino,

California,

95014, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Upload an official school transcript. Students must be 18 years old to attend college. Students who are younger than 18 (but at least 16 before first day of classes) can attend with proof of secondary/high school completion or the equivalent. All documents must be in English or officially translated into English.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Add to my favourites

Product of

Have you discovered our IDP community?

Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!

View community now!
cta banner image

About De Anza College

De Anza College consistently records one of the highest rates of student transfers to the University of California and California State University.

  • Extensive network of student support services
  • Strong international community
  • 78 percent university-transfer admittance rate
  • Scholarships and bursaries available
Get FREE expert advice