Photography Certificate (PHOT-CC)

The Photography Certificate program provides new and returning students with the knowledge and skills to compete for entry-level positions in the diverse field of photography and/or the opportunity to add or combine photography skills to related expertise in graphic design, journalism, communication or public relations. Courses in the Photography Certificate program help students build a working portfolio and can also be applied toward completing the Photography Option within the Visual Fine Art Associate of Arts Degree.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, concepts, techniques and equipment relating to a broad range of photographic processes and procedures.
• Make informed and meaningful compositional/aesthetic decisions, with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, project parameters and deadlines.
• Be able to use industry standard hardware and software to produce work suitable for a variety of entry-level positions in a very competitive field.