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  • 24 months

Associate of Science - Photography

Santa Monica College · Santa Monica, United States

Tuition

$10,656

Application fee: $75

Submit by November 15, 2026 · 24 days left · starts January 1, 2027

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Length
24 months
Starts
January 1, 2027
Post-study work
Available, as published
Taught in
English
Application fee
$75
Cost of living (annual)
$29,067

Overview

The Photography program teaches the dynamics of visual communication to illustrate ideas, record events, articulate stories, express moods, sell products, and interpret a person’s character. Courses stress technical knowledge, proficiency in camera control, digital and analog capture methods, artificial and natural light control, and image manipulation. This program prepares students for careers in photography-related genres including advertising photography, food photography, architectural photography, editorial photography portrait photography, fashion photography, and photojournalism.

Students completing the program in Photography will demonstrate the ability to analyze and assess photographic situations, solve technical problems, and overcome creative challenges as they arise in photographic production. Students will further design and construct photographic images that can communicate ideas or narratives effectively for commercial, editorial or fine art purposes. Additionally, the student will have the knowledge and skills pertinent to the operation of a freelance photography business and sound business practices in the trade.

Entry requirements

We have not collected the requirements for this course yet. Ask us and we will confirm them with the university.

Fees and living costs

Tuition
$10,656
Application fee
$75
Cost of living (annual)
$29,067

Published as Santa Monica College publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • January 1, 2027

    Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by November 15, 2026

    Applications opened July 30, 2026

  • February 1, 2027

    Starts February 1, 2027 · apply by January 5, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • June 1, 2027

    Starts June 1, 2027 · apply by May 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • August 1, 2027

    Starts August 1, 2027 · apply by July 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • January 1, 2028

    Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by November 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • February 1, 2028

    Starts February 1, 2028 · apply by January 5, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

  • June 1, 2028

    Starts June 1, 2028 · apply by May 15, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

  • August 1, 2028

    Starts August 1, 2028 · apply by July 15, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

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