Program Code: PHOT.S.CRT • Credit Hours: 30
Description
The Fine Art Photography Certificate is designed for the student seeking a career as a fine artist. The certificate serves as a stand-alone program of study for individuals wishing to open photography studios or as a complementary base for students intending to complete the Associate of Arts, Art degree and continue their studies at four-year colleges and universities. The certificate ensures students gain a strong visual knowledge of current and historical photographic mediums. Students are exposed to studio photography, studio lighting techniques, alternative processes, darkroom-based and digital photography. This program maintains a strong foundation in film-based processes and darkroom printing techniques. The student will learn to operate small format 35mm, medium format 120, large format manual film cameras as well as digital camera operation. Basic computer imaging techniques will also be addressed.
Career Opportunities
The Fine Art Photography Certificate prepares students to open their own photography studios or to transition into the Associate of Arts, Art degree program, where upon completion, they may continue their studies at four-year colleges, universities, or standalone art schools.
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