Photographic Technology

A30280 (Associate Degree), C30280A (Certificate), C30280B (Certificate)

This curriculum offers training in photographic techniques and their application in professional photographic disciplines. Where offered, students will receive comprehensive course work in four areas of concentration: Photojournalism, Commercial Photography and Portrait Studio Management.

Special emphasis is placed on developing skills in the following areas: fundamentals of camera systems, lighting, photo-graphic process, digital imaging, design and business practices.

Graduates should qualify for entry level jobs in the diverse photographic industry. Employment opportunities exist in the following areas: commercial photography, photojournalism, biomedical photography, portrait, photographic equipment sales, photographic laboratories, and imagining technologies; dependent upon courses offered and completed.

In addition to the courses listed below, students may be required to take developmental courses based on placement guidelines. These courses do not count toward the credit hours needed for graduation.

This curriculum was designed to enter in the fall of each year. Some classes may not be offered every semester.