Associate of Science degree in Digital Photography

The Associate of Science degree program in Digital Photography teaches students traditional photographic skills as well as emerging technical skills in the ever-changing digital world of professional photographers.

Students enrolling in the Digital Photography degree program will study course content covering career-relevant skills training in commercial, advertising, portrait photography, photojournalism and wedding photography. They will also complete hands-on projects using industry-standard cameras, lighting, grip, software and techniques. Résumé- and portfolio-building opportunities are also emphasized throughout the degree program. The comprehensive course of study is design to provide them with opportunities to:

Create dramatic lighting effects, direct models, organize digital workflow and manipulate images.
Work on creating fashion, lifestyle and advertising images.
Cover sporting events, photograph weddings and create memorable portraiture and product photography.

Your Digital Photography training includes the following courses:

Photography Foundation
History of Art and Photography
Career Development for Photographers
Photoshop for Photographers I
Lighting Basics
Photojournalism
Portrait Photography
Event and Wedding Photography
Fashion Photography
Digital Pre-Press for Photographers
Still Life and Product Photography
Photoshop for Photographers II
Commercial/Advertising Photography
Digital Presentation Techniques
Marketing and Business Practices
Photography Portfolio Presentation
Introduction to Computer Systems

* Curriculum subject to change.

What You Can Learn in the Digital Photography Degree Program

Successful graduates of the Associate of Science degree program in Digital Photography will have had the opportunity to:

Understand the basic principles of shutter speed, aperture, metering, optics lighting and digital capture.
Examine contemporary photographers who have made an impact on the shaping of the images that influence modern day culture.
Understand the fundamental of Photoshop and other professional software applications from a professional photographer's point of view.
Understand various lighting tools, optical options and props available in a studio setting using professional equipment in a real-world situation.
Become familiar with PC and Macintosh computers, various operating systems and networks related to multimedia and the Internet environments.
Gain insights into assignment photography that ranges from covering sporting events to the creation of an in-depth photo essay.
Represent complexities of a portrait subject in a single image.
Develop the professional skills needed to capture the raw emotions of a stage performance to the subtle nuances of the exchange of vows.
Explore the world of fashion photography and their individual visions of style.
Familiarize themselves with the various options available to their images after they have been created, including: digital compression, color management theory and output options.
Develop techniques and compositions to bring life to inanimate objects in the studio as well as on location.
Understand the process of creating memorable images that are the driving force behind a successful advertising campaign.
Use image presentation software to mange their images and create self-promotional pieces.
Understand estimating, invoicing and legal issues as they pertain to the professional photographer's business.
Assemble a portfolio of images in both digital and traditional formats.