Photographic Techniques Certificate: 194

(R): 194

This certificate curriculum is intended to upgrade skills for currently employed individuals or to provide new skills for a change in job specialization. It provides basic and advanced black-and-white and color photography skills, covering both the technology and image production used in professional photography.

Program Requirements

All students should consult an advisor.

PHOT 150 - Photography I 3 semester hours
OR
PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 semester hours
PHOT 201 - Photography II 4 semester hours
PHOT 260 - Black-and-White Materials and Processes 3 semester hours
PHOT 265 - Color Materials and Processes 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 13

Program Outcomes

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

Use traditional photographic techniques that include black-and-white film and print processing.
Develop advanced testing methods for traditional film and print processes including the production of archival, black-and-white portfolios.
Demonstrate advanced expertise with traditional camera formats that include mediumand large-format film cameras.
Demonstrate advanced expertise in the development and execution of complex color strategies for use in commercial or fine art photographic applications.
Create an advanced color image portfolio in either print or electronic form for use in commercial or fine art applications.
Utilize a wide variety of lighting applications for use in studio, architectural, fine art, and varied commercial environments.

This program is not eligible for federal and state financial aid.