Certificate - Photography
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
8 Semesters
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The four year certificate program provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Photography. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Photography. Students take electives and art history courses to round out their experience. Unlike the BFA program, students pursuing the Certificate program do not take liberal arts coursework.
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About this course
Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Conceptual and Problem-Solving Skills
Make creative decisions that optimize conceptual impact, cohesiveness and memorability of created images
Integrate key conceptual elements (such as mood, narrative, introducing the unexpected) with technical elements (such as composition, lighting, point of view) to suggest a story or elicit an emotional response from the viewer
Solve creative and technical problems that include project parameters and modeled client expectations
Lighting Skills
Master indoor and outdoor lighting, studio lighting techniques, lighting with constant light sources, and mixed lighting situations
Work effectively with natural light and demonstrate understanding of the relationship between time of day and variations related to quality of light
Work effectively with point source, flood, spot, diffused and reflected light
Camera Capture Skills
Demonstrate full knowledge of digital SLR components
Demonstrate complete understanding of exposure controls
Effectively use a light meter for multiple lighting situations
Digital Imaging
Apply advanced Photoshop techniques using various tools, layers, curves and selections with digital images
Apply retouching skills and color correction knowledge consistent with industry standards
Digital Printing
Produce professional quality prints
Create high quality print portfolio demonstrating printing skill and overall quality of images required for petition to graduate
Demonstrate understanding of archival qualities, including ink and paper stability
Professional Readiness
Produce and present a professional portfolio that meets department expectations and industry standards
Create promotional materials to support print portfolio and website
Demonstrate knowledge of industry trends and professional practices related to professional photography
2 Art Historical Awareness
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Subjects
- Art
- Social Media
- Media
- Production
- History of photography
- Film History
- Photography Principles
- Techniques
- Visualization
- 360 Production
- Process
- Quality of Light
Course programme
- LA 147: History of Photography
- MPT 256: Film History 2: 1940-1974
- PH 108: Photography Principles and Techniques
- PH 115: Visualization
- MPT 135: Virtual Reality/360 Production: The New Frontier
- PH 107: Imaging Workflow & Process
- PH 112: Quality of Light
- PH 225: Photo Design and Concept
- PRO 314: Social Media Content Development
- PRO 315: Social Media Strategies
- PH 177: Imaging for Photographers
- PH 235: People Photography
- PH 256: Motion for Photographers
- PH 325: Advanced Digital Capture
- FA 143: Silkscreen 1
- MPT 235: Virtual Reality/360 Production & Post-Production
- PH 197: Digital Printing
- PH 250: Location Lighting
- PH 275: Concept Project
- PH 310: Fine Art Photography
- PH 385: Advanced Photo Imagery
- MPT 138: Immersive Storytelling
- PH 345: Still Life 1
- PH 355: Portfolio Development 1
- PH 385: Advanced Photo Imagery
- COM 208: Dynamic Aerial Imagery
- FA 145: Printmaking
- PH 316: Landscape as Fine Art
- PH 356: Motion Project
- PH 372: Environmental Portraiture
- FA 143: Silkscreen 1
- FA 241: Book Arts 1
- PH 425: Advanced Digital Retouching
- PH 475: The Business of Photography
- FA 156: Laser Cutting, Mechanics, and Electronics
- PH 464: Self-Promotion & Marketing
- PH 495: Senior Portfolio
- PRO 316: Social Media Data Analytics
- PRO 317: Social Media Management
- PRO 320: Social Media Law & Ethics
Certificate - Photography