Creative Photography

This program focuses on the final output of creating professional level photographs and expanding creative thought. The goal is to prepare individuals to be independently creative to pursue freelance careers, create gallery exhibitions, and experiment creatively in the field of photography. Students will learn how to photograph with professional cameras in manual settings, work in a digital environment, and create a digital asset management system to manage their photographs. Students may choose to work with all digital photography or a blend of digital and film photography, depending on the courses that they choose. By the time they complete, students will have the opportunity to create a professional level portfolio that they may use to show prospective clients, employers, or galleries. 

15-20

This program focuses on the principles and techniques of contemporary photography and the preparation of professional photographic practices. The goal is to prepare individuals for a professional photographic environment, where they will be able to create a photography business, participate in photography related fields, or complete freelance work. All with adding creativity to their workflow, editing, photographing, and final photographs. Students will learn how to create individual creative and professional photographic work, how to identify trends in photography, an analysis of contemporary photography, how to start and manage a photography business, use photographic lighting equipment, professionally edit photographs using Adobe software, and to create a professional level portfolio. 

This would be a new certificate to provide a professional context and background for students in conjunction with the fortification of photography knowledge and creative photography to prepare the students for transfer. Students will be prepared to start and run a successful photography business as well as participate in photography related professional duties in other fields, as well as be prepared with an advanced level of photographic analysis to transfer to four year institutions.