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Associate of Arts - Photography and Digital Imaging

Southwestern College

Chula Vista campus — Chula Vista, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 8,088
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Educates students with a sound background in technical skills and theory while increasing their conceptual abilities. Two groups within this program of studies, photographic arts and photography for industry, provide the student with basic aesthetic principles and technical skills needed for entry into the field of professional photography. Students are encouraged to develop critical and aesthetic judgment while achieving technical experience. Program Student Learning Outcomes: Student will research significant photographers and photography movements, analyze the concepts within the artwork created by those photographers and photography movements, and apply new information to their own thinking and artwork. Student will analyze and evaluate personal work and the work of others during critique that will allow one to process criticism, absorb ideas, and apply new found insights to future work. Student will analyze photographic theory through specific artists and genres, and then integrate concepts from those artists and genres into his or her own personal artwork. Student will show proficiency in camera handling, camera controls, digital capture, Camera RAW workflow, digital imaging workflow, and digital printing. Student will identify historical and contemporary issues, and then bring awareness to those issues by creating documentary and/or social commentary photographs.
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 8,088
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Chula Vista campus

Chula Vista, California, United States

900 Otay Lakes Rd

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Southwestern College, the only public institution of higher education in southern San Diego County, provides services to a diverse community of students by providing a wide range of dynamic and high quality academic programs and comprehensive student services, including those offered through distance education. The College also stimulates the development and growth of the region through its educational, economic and workforce opportunities, community partnerships and services. Why Southwestern College Campus Life: The Chula Vista Campus is Southwestern College's largest campus and has a number...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.