Digital Photography

Summary

The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Photography provides students with a strong foundation in concepts, techniques, and aesthetics in digital photography. The certificate emphasizes hands-on experiences in lighting studios and computer labs, allowing students to create meaningful bodies of digital photographic work while being taught and mentored by instructors who are industry professionals. The primary goal of this award is to prepare students to enter the field of photography as a professional.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Digital Photography Program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competent use of reciprocal exposures utilizing shutter speeds and apertures.
2. Utilize compositional elements in the creation of original photographs in various formats.
3. Develop black and white film and make gelatin silver prints in a traditional darkroom.
4. Utilize Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop in digital color correction and image manipulation.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the history of photography and the role of photographs in today’s society.
6. Illustrate abilities in various professional presentation techniques utilizing archival mounting and matting materials.
7. pply theories and principles of photographic light and lighting control for both film and digital capture.
8. Create a marketing plan and business materials such as letterhead and business cards.
9. roduce professional quality, colorcorrected photographs utilizing archival pigment and chromogenic materials.
10. Produce professional portfolios suitable for sharing with potential clients or gradschool entrance.

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