Photography Master Certificate: 196

(R): 196

This certificate curriculum is intended to prepare students for careers in photography-industrial, commercial, portrait, lab technician-and management of photographic services. It provides a balanced aesthetic and technical foundation for entry into the professional field or for further study.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 semester hours
PHOT 201 - Photography II 4 semester hours
PHOT 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 semester hours
PHOT 265 - Advanced Color/Black and White Imaging 3 semester hours
PHOT 269 - Special Photography Assignment 1-4 semester hours *
PHOT 275 - Business Practices and Portfolio Development 3 semester hours
PHOT electives 9 semester hours ‡
Elective selected from art, computer applications, graphic design, physics, printing, or television/radio disciplines 3 semester hours ‡

Total Credit Hours: 32

‡ Choice of electives must be approved by a photography advisor.

* PHOT 269 can be taken multiple times for 3 credits.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Apply traditional darkroom photographic principles, practicies and problem-solving methods to the current digital imaging technology.
Operate a wide variety of photographic lighting equipment for use in studio, architectural, fine art, and varied commercial environments.
Effectively evaluate photographs with a thorough understanding of the creative process, based on academic research.
Design and implement a business development strategy appropriate for the field of photography.
Create and implement a complex production plan that includes related disciplines including video production, web design, computer graphics, or gaming.

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