Film Production and Photography

College Application Steps

Visit our Enroll Now page to learn more about how to apply (the application is always free).

Additional Program Specific Steps

The Film Production and Photography program, which replaces the previous Commercial Photography program, is a rigorous 2-year curriculum providing the framework for a strong portfolio and guidance for career preparation, whether as an entrepreneur or as a visual communications professional.

Entry into the program is competitive. New students are only admitted for Fall Quarter, which ensures the development of a tight cohort for the duration of the program.

Steps to Enroll

1. Attend a Film Production and Photography Information Session or contact the department for more information (strongly recommended).
2. Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process for Seattle Central College, which includes submitting an application and placement for classes (testing and/or transcript evaluation). Acceptance to Seattle Central College does not guarantee entrance into the Film Production and Photography program. To ensure the application process to the Film Production and Photography program is complete, you must follow all the steps below.
3. Meet with an Advisor to evaluate your eligibility, issue the proper form and open a file with the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences office.
4. Students wishing to enter the program must submit an entrance portfolio that will be evaluated by faculty members in the Film Production and Photography program.
5. Once your entrance portfolio has been approved, you have completed the application process for the Film Production and Photography program. Your name will be added to the list at the next update. 

Skill Requirements / Portfolio Review

Students wishing to enter this program must also submit an entrance portfolio that will be evaluated by faculty members in the Film Production and Photography. Students are not eligible to enter the program until their portfolio has been approved.

DOWNLOAD Fall 26 Portfolio Submission Guidelines (pdf).

Once your entrance portfolio has been approved you have completed the application process to the Film Production and Photography Program. Your name will be added to the list at the next update.

Portfolio Review Dates for Fall 2026

The Film Production and Photography program is now open for portfolio submissions for fall 2025. You can submit your portfolio anytime until the program reaches capacity. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as spots often fill up before the Summer quarter. Please note that this program only accepts students for fall entry. To check if the program has reached capacity, please visit our website at https://www.seattlecentralcreativeacademy.com/ 

All work should be placed in a folder and compressed (zipped) and e-mailed to visualmedia.central@seattlecolleges.edu .

Important Notes

Open House
We strongly recommend that you attend an Open House about this program at your earliest convenience. Open House is scheduled at the beginning of each quarter from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on the fifth floor of the main building. You may drop in anytime, and no RSVP is required.

• Fall 2025 – October 23rd
• Winter 2026 – January 28th
• Spring 2026 – April 30th

Enrollment and Registration 
Prospective students on the Approved List will be contacted by e-mail late in Spring Quarter. 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 position, you will be invited to declare your wish to remain available to fill any late openings or defer to the following year.

Deferral
Students on the Approved List may defer entry by one year with an email request to the Division Office. This can be done only one time, at that time no further process will be necessary.

For more information, please visit Seattle Central Creative Academy program website.

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College Tuition

Learn more about the tuition and fees to attend college.

Save money at Central. Tuition and fees at a two-year college are significantly lower than a four-year college or university.

Financial Aid

It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the FAFSA or the WASFA.

Need help paying for college?

To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit our Paying for College page for details. Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.

Workforce Funding

This academic plan may be eligible for additional funding through Workforce Education. Students in this program may be eligible for:

• Basic Food Employment And Training
• Work First
• Worker Retraining

• In-person

This is a cohort-based program and typically begins in fall quarter.

The Film Production and Photography pathway can lead to various career opportunities.

Examples include:

Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.

A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.

This degree is for students focused on learning a skill or technology for immediate employment.

Few courses in the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree programs will transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Students interested in further education should consider the Associate in Applied Sciences-Transfer (AAS-T) degree. Consult a program advisor or transfer institution concerning course transferability prior to enrollment.

114 Units

Technical Specialty Courses

Units

The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.

Before you begin:

• Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
• Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
• If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
• Research and apply for grants and scholarships.

Quarter 1, 18 Units

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Quarter 2, 18 Units

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Quarter 3, 18 Units

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Quarter 4, 20 Units

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Quarter 5, 20 Units

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Quarter 6, 23 Units

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In addition to finding success with more traditional employers, many of our graduates choose to work on a freelance basis or to start their own businesses.

• 10,000 square foot photography studio
• 150+ items in the equipment room for checkout

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Program data from ctcLink:

• Academic Plan: DVCVMAPT
• Degree: AAS
• Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Applied Science - Film Production and Photography
• Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
• Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 50.0401

Film Production and Photography
Bliss Holloway
bliss.holloway@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4351

Advising Center
BE 1104
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068