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Photography Video Production Certificate


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    • About this Degree
      This 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 Titles
      Titles 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
       
    • Salaries
      Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-4011
      Median wages (2018) $21.04 hourly, $43,770 annual
      State wages Local Salary Info
       
      Employment (2016) 83,000 employees
      Projected growth (2016-2026) Faster than average (10% to 14%) Faster than average (10% to 14%)
      Projected job openings (2016-2026) 9,000
      State trends Employment Trends
       
      Top industries (2016)

       

      Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-4021
      Median wages (2018) $16.35 hourly, $34,000 annual
      State wages Local Salary Info
       
      Employment (2016) 147,000 employees
      Projected growth (2016-2026) Decline (-2% or lower) Decline (-2% or lower)
      Projected job openings (2016-2026) 10,300
      State trends Employment Trends
       
      Top industries (2016)
    • Required Classes
      Choose 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 Photography

      Extended 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 Photography

      Extended 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 Photography

      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.

      Plus the following courses:
      PHOT 9 Digital Image Editing for Photographers

      Software and techniques including digital workflow practices, digital image editing, enhancing and retouching methods commonly used in photography.

      PHOT 10 Basic Digital & Film Photography

      The 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 Photography

      Professional 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 Workflow

      Advanced 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 Lighting

      Studio and location lighting techniques for commercial photographic applications. Field trips may be required.

      PHOT 15  History of Photography

      Studio and location lighting techniques for commercial photographic applications. Field trips may be required.

      PHOT 20 Color Photography

      Color 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 Development

      Development 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 Artists

      Development 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 Photography

      Professional 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 Photographers

      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.

      *Students required to choose one course: PHOT 24 or PHOT 26.

      PHOT 17 Photocommunication (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 30 Advertising Photography

      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.

      *Students required to choose one course: PHOT 17 or PHOT 30.

      PHOT 28 Photography Portfolio Development

      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 29 Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists

      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 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 Photographers

      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.

      *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 History 

      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.

      *Students may choose one course: AHIS 1 or ARTB 1.

    • Learn More

      To learn more about our certificate, contact Laurie Hartman at lhartman@mtsac.edu

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