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Commercial Photography
Endorsement Code: 4101
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Commercial Photography #4101 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Program | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 50.0602 |
| Commercial Photography | 50.0406 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 10.0201 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Commercial Photography
- Photography
- Photography and Digital Imaging
- Photography Technology
- Studio Arts – Photography Option
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Commercial Photography
- Photography
- Photography and Digital Imaging
- Photography Technology
- Studio Arts – Photography Option
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Basic lighting for photography
- Color photography
- Commercial photography
- Contemporary photography
- Darkroom photography
- Digital imaging
- Digital photography
- Experimental digital photo
- Image manipulation: photoshop
- Photo editing
- Photography
- Photography in social media
- Professional studio photography
- Two-dimensional design
- Video production
No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Photographers | 27-4021.00 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (photo journalists) | 711510 |
| Photography Studios, Portrait | 541921 |