INFORMATION OVERVIEW
○ Fall Entry Only
○ Full-Time Program
○ 2-Year (6-Quarters)
○ No Part-Time Option
○ AAS Degree
PREREQUISITES
○ Eligibility for English 101 (College Composition)
○ Eligibility for Math 081 (Pre-Algebra)
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The Commercial Photography Program offers a two-year AAS degree, which provides a comprehensive education for students seeking employment in traditional and digital venues. The program develops strong basic skills in traditional black and white, color and large format camera techniques, as well as studio/location lighting, studio illustration, digital capture and output.
Students learn high quality lab procedures including black and white traditional film processing. Students have the opportunity to work with multiple formats of digital cameras combined with state of the art computers and output devices. Students graduate with a marketable portfolio, a web presence and a business plan.
APPROVED LIST
Because there is often more interest in this program than we can accommodate, and because it is Fall entry only, student’s names are collected throughout the year and placed on Approved List.
Step 1 – Admission to Seattle Central Community College:
Acceptance to Seattle Central Community College does not guarantee entrance into the Photography Program. To ensure application process to the Photography Program is complete, you must follow all the steps below listed in the Admissions portion of this handout.
Step 2 – Academic Requirements:
Students must show that they are ready to take College Composition (English 101) and Pre-Algebra (MAT 081) by either (a) taking the COMPASS placement test for admissions, or (b) providing transcripts from any previously attended accredited institution(s).
Step 3 – Advising:
Once you have been admitted to Seattle Central and have evidence of academic eligibility either with COMPASS placement test scores or your transcripts, contact the Manager of Workforce Education, Bill Spence and he can be reached at WSpence@sccd.ctc.edu or, 206.934.4188. He will evaluate your test scores and give you a form to bring to the division office 2BE-5166 206.934.4188. That form will be used to place you on the approved list. Regardless of the date of demonstration of the skill requirements below, you will not be placed on the list until we have received this form.
Important Notes:
INFORMATION SESSIONS: We strongly recommend that you attend an Information Session about this program at your earliest convenience. Information Sessions are scheduled during the 3rd and 8th week of Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters with Summer sessions being scheduled on an as-needed basis. For specific information on dates, times and room numbers check the Quarterly Schedule, or contact the Business, Information Technologies and Creative Arts Office, room 2BE-5166, 206.934.3830.
ENROLLMENT MEETING: Prospective students on the Approved List will be contacted by US Mail late in Spring Quarter and notified of a mandatory Enrollment Meeting, which will occur in early June. If you have been notified of the mandatory meeting, but cannot attend, it is necessary that you have someone attend who has written authorization to act for you at that meeting. During the Enrollment Meeting the program will be filled in the order applicants were placed on the Approved List. If the program reaches capacity before we are able to offer you a seat, you will be invited to declare your wish to remain available to fill any late openings. At that time no further process will be necessary, however, you will be required to attend the enrollment meeting again the following year.
ADDRESS / PHONE NUMBER CHANGES: It is your responsibility to inform us if your contact information changes. Please inform the Division Office directly in writing or by email. Notice of the Spring enrollment meeting is done once by first class regular mail only.
DEFERRAL: Students on the Approved List may defer entry by one year with a written or email request to the Division Counselor. This can be done only one time.
COSTS: Students in these programs incur significant additional costs for tools and supplies. We advise prospective students to make financial plans accordingly while waiting to enter the program.
More information on the Seattle Central Website
