The Photography Technology certificate is designed to prepare students with foundational skills necessary to enter the photography industry. This certificate requires 46-47 credits in program requirements, program emphasis courses, and program electives.
For more information about Photography, please visit the program page.
Certificate Requirements
Field of Study Code: PHOTO.CER.TECH
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | ||
| PHOTO 1101 | Foundations of Digital Photography | 3-4 |
| or PHOTO 1103 & PHOTO 1606 | Digital Photography and Digital Photographic Printing Workshop | |
| PHOTO 1102 | Foundations of Film Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 1105 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 1200 | Photographic Composition, Color, and Concept | 3 |
| PHOTO 1201 | Tools and Techniques for Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 1300 | Studio Photography 1 | 3 |
| PHOTO 1402 | Introduction to Video for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOTO 2700 | Professional Photographic Practices | 3 |
| PHOTO 2750 | Portfolio Presentation | 3 |
| Program Emphases Courses | ||
| Select three of the following | 9 | |
| PHOTO 2002 | Product Photography | |
| PHOTO 2004 | Fashion and Commercial Photography on Location | |
| PHOTO 2006 | Studio Fashion and Commercial Portraiture Photography | |
| PHOTO 2008 | Wedding and Family Portraiture | |
| PHOTO 2010 | Food Photography | |
| PHOTO 2012 | Architectural Photography | |
| PHOTO 2100 | Extended Photographic Project | |
| PHOTO 2282 | Time Based Media II | |
| PHOTO 2300 | Studio Photography 2 | |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select 10 credits from PHOTO courses 1 | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 46-47 | |
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In addition to the courses listed above.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PHOTO 1101 | Foundations of Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 1102 | Foundations of Film Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 1105 | History of Photography | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHOTO 1200 | Photographic Composition, Color, and Concept | 3 |
| PHOTO 1201 | Tools and Techniques for Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 1300 | Studio Photography 1 | 3 |
| PHOTO 1402 | Introduction to Video for Photographers | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| Program Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| PHOTO 2002 | Product Photography | 3 |
| PHOTO 2006 | Studio Fashion and Commercial Portraiture Photography | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| PHOTO 2700 | Professional Photographic Practices | 3 |
| PHOTO 2750 | Portfolio Presentation | 3 |
| PHOTO 2008 | Wedding and Family Portraiture | 3 |
| PHOTO 2004 | Fashion and Commercial Photography on Location | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
Program Milestones
First Semester
- Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural, or interest-based Student Club.
Second Semester
- If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.