ROP Commercial Photography (Period 3)

Course Description: ROP Commercial Photograhy is a course where a student will continue to develop and expand his or her creative potential in photography. Students will incorporate the elements of art and the principles of design into their photographs as they work on advanced projects using both natural and studio lighting. Students will use various lenses and advanced photographic equipment, and do advanced levels of digital manipulation with various computer software. Students will broaden their knowledge of careers and occupations in the photographic industry. They will develop a portfolio of their works.

Career Pathways: Our Photography Department at RHS includes Photo Media I & II, Special Projects/Photo, and ROP Commercial Photography. Students can enroll in Photography all four years at RHS. All Rowland Photography courses are part of the Rowland Unified School District Career Certification Program in the Arts & Communications pathway.

College Articulation: ROP Commercial Photography students can earn college credits for this course through our Articulation Agreement with Mt. San Antonio College. Mt SAC recognizes that RHS Photo courses are aligned with the college curriculum, and students who do well in Commercial Photography will be given the opportunity to earn Mt SAC college credits in addition to earning the RHS high school credits.