Photography

Photography - Certificate of Achievement

Description

The Certificate of Achievement in Photography is a commercial photography degree that emphasizes digital photography methods, processes, and technology providing students the knowledge and skills required to work as a professional photographer. The core program courses provide a foundational knowledge using digital capture techniques, processing and output of finished photographs. Elective courses provide students the flexibility to select an area of emphasis that develops photographs technically and conceptually based on their own individual aesthetic. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a professional portfolio that can be used to enter the photographic industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Understand and apply advanced digital capture techniques for making an exposure using DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
2. Evaluate and develop digital photographs from capture to print using appropriate digital processing and editing techniques.
3. Analyze and describe digital photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology.

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Other Information

Discipline: Arts & Design

Program Control Number: 01080

TOP Code: 101200 - Applied Photography

CIP Code: 10.0201 - Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician