Photography Certificate

Program Requirements

• ART 112 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
• ART 137 - Adobe Photoshop I Credits: 3
• ART 139 - Fundamentals of Video Editing Credits: 3
• ART 154 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3
• ART 156 - Photographic Lighting Credits: 3
• ART 158 - Photography Topics: Credits: 1
• ART 158 - Photography Topics:  Credits: 1
• ART 158 - Photography Topics:  Credits: 1

• Note: ART 158 must be completed three times totaling 3 credit hours.

• ART 230 - Digital Printing Technology and Applications Credits: 3
• ART 232 - Portfolio Development Credits: 2
• ART 237 - Adobe Photoshop II Credits: 3
• MGT 232 - Internet & Social Media Marketing Credits: 1

Program Electives

Select 3 credit hours from the following courses:

• ART 114 - Color Credits: 3
• ART 160 - Printmaking I Credits: 3
• ART 296 - Internship: Art Credits: 3
• FMA 102 - Production I Credits: 3
• FMA 117 - Cinematography Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Photography Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Articulate and use compositional elements of the photographic image. (ART 112, ART 137, ART 139, ART 154, ART 156, ART 158, ART 230, ART 232, ART 237)
2. Identify and use properties of light for visual impact. (ART 154, ART 156, ART 158)
3. Edit images for output in the digital darkroom. (ART 137, ART 139, ART 154, ART 158, ART 237)
4. Articulate and apply industry standard business practices. (ART 137, ART 139, ART 154, ART 156, ART 230, ART 232, ART 237, MGT 232)
5. Develop creative solutions to visual problems. (ART 112, ART 137, ART 139, ART 154, ART 158, ART 230, ART 232, ART 237)
6. Synthesize and communicate design principles. (ART 112, ART 137, ART 139, ART 154, ART 156, ART 158, ART 230, ART 232. ART 237)
7. Articulate traditional and non-traditional art examples and how those examples affect popular visual literacy. (ART 112, ART 137, ART 139, ART 154, ART 156, ART 158, ART 230, ART 232. ART 237)