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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 Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following 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:

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 job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
Job Title Job Code
Photographers 27-4021.00

Self-Employment Experience

The U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (photo journalists) 711510
Photography Studios, Portrait 541921