Photography Video Production Certificate
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- About this DegreeThis program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of photography. A variety of career opportunities are available in photography, art, cinema, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism. Student desiring a bachelor’s degree should consult with an advisor or catalog of the institution they wish to attend regarding transferability of courses.
- Sample Job TitlesTitles based on SOC Code: 27-4011
- Audio Technician
- Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
- Audio Visual Technician (AV Technician)
- Master Control Operator
- Media Specialist
- Media Technician
- Multimedia Educational Specialist
- Operations Technician
- Stagehand
- Video Technician
Titles based on SOC Code: 27-4021- Advertising Photographer
- Commercial Photographer
- Newspaper Photographer
- Owner/Photographer
- Photo Editor
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Portrait Photographer
- Sports Photographer
- Studio Owner
- SalariesWages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-4011Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-4021
- Required ClassesChoose one from the following:PHOT 1A Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black & White Photography
Extended black-and-white laboratory experiences to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
PHOT 1B Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black & White PhotographyExtended advanced black and white laboratory experiences. Using medium and large format cameras to improve skills and pursue more advanced photographic printing, processing, and enlarging techniques.
PHOT 1C Laboratory Studies: Studio PhotographyExtended studio photography experiences to supplement those available through the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
PHOT 1D Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in PhotographyExtended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
Plus the following courses:PHOT 9 Digital Image Editing for PhotographersSoftware and techniques including digital workflow practices, digital image editing, enhancing and retouching methods commonly used in photography.
PHOT 10 Basic Digital & Film PhotographyThe basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.
PHOT 11A Intermediate PhotographyProfessional photography techniques and studio lighting. Includes studio and field assignments related to problems encountered while professionally photographing people and products. Topics include medium and large format film, continuous and strobe lighting.
PHOT 11B Digital Capture WorkflowAdvanced application of digital capture and workflow using digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) medium and large format digital camera systems and software to produce high-quality digital photographs. Field trips may be required.
PHOT 14 Commercial LightingStudio and location lighting techniques for commercial photographic applications. Field trips may be required.
PHOT 15 History of PhotographyStudio and location lighting techniques for commercial photographic applications. Field trips may be required.
PHOT 20 Color PhotographyColor principles as they relate to commercial and artistic styles of photography, including lighting, color theory, color management, exaggerated and unique color schemes, and applied color psychology principles.
PHOT 28 Photography Portfolio DevelopmentDevelopment of a photography portfolio for use in job application or gallery exhibition purposes. Field trips may be required.
PHOT 29 Studio Business Practices for Commercial ArtistsDevelopment of a photography portfolio for use in job application or gallery exhibition purposes. Field trips may be required.
*PHOT 12 Photographic Alternatives (or)Alternative photographic processes. Instant films: lifts and transfers, specialized lighting, stain toning, emulsion coating, and scanography will be applied to produce images not considered common to making photographic prints.
*PHOT 16 Fashion & Editorial Portrait Photography (or)Fashion and editorial portrait photography with studio and location lighting techniques, creative concepts, styling, and working with models.
*PHOT 18 Portaiture & Wedding PhotographyProfessional studio and field techniques for portrait and wedding photography. Off-campus assignment or field trips may be required.
*Students required to choose one course:PHOT 12 or PHOT 16 or PHOT 18.
*PHOT 24 Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers (or)Extended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*PHOT 26 Video for PhotographersExtended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*Students required to choose one course: PHOT 24 or PHOT 26.
Extended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*PHOT 30 Advertising PhotographyExtended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*Students required to choose one course: PHOT 17 or PHOT 30.
PHOT 28 Photography Portfolio DevelopmentExtended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
PHOT 29 Studio Business Practices for Commercial ArtistsExtended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*PHOT 24 Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers (or)Extended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*PHOT 26 Video for PhotographersExtended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*Students required to choose one course: PHOT 24 or PHOT 26.
Recommended Electives*AHIS 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts & Art History (or)Extended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*ARTB 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts & Art HistoryExtended computer laboratory experiences to supplement those available in the regular program. Provides students the opportunity to improve skills through further instruction and practice, as well as pursue more advanced projects and experiments.
*Students may choose one course: AHIS 1 or ARTB 1.
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