Commercial Photography

Award Type: Certificate of Achievement

The Commercial Photography Certificate of Achievement provides the training necessary to move successfully into the photographic workplace. The instruction provides the basic skills for a career in one or more of the following: portrait, advertising, documentary, news/photojournalism, wedding/event, architectural, corporate, industrial, aerial, scientific, fine arts, photographic restoration, real estate etc.

The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Photography will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of vision, craft and mechanics as it applies to commercial photography.
2. Demonstrate excellence in image-making techniques across analog and digital platforms.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in lighting concepts including light ratios,studio strobe use, small portable flash use, lighting setups forspecific effects, and use of light modifiers.
4. Apply a variety of technologies to achieve specific image-making outcomes.
5. Demonstrate the communication and problem-solving skills necessary for success in the field of commercial photography.
6. Have an understanding of different genres of photography and the variety of venues that use photographic imagery.