Certificate Programs

Photography
Program code: 501-01photographer in field

Length: One-year Program - Two semesters plus one Summer session

Purpose: This certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment in careers where visual communication is the primary objective. Photographers in all disciplines may find this program appropriate for upgrading their skills.

Occupational Objectives:

Photojournalist Journal/Magazine Photographer
Industrial Photographer Advertising Photographer
Freelance Photographer Sports Photographer
 Photography Retailers Photographic Processor

Admissions Requirements: Applicant must meet the general requirements of admission to the College. In addition, entry into the Photography program requires proficiency in English as measured by appropriate tests administered by the College Counseling department.

Program Requirements: In order to provide the student with a broad experience in the different types of media, i. e., newspaper, radio and television, the Photography curriculum will feature courses in Journalism, Mass Media, Radio and Television, Writing for Radio and Television, Photography Fundamentals of Design, and Computer Graphics. These courses are in addition to general courses which are also part of the curriculum. Students will be required to prepare a photo portfolio during their last term of the program. The program also features an internship which will provide an opportunity for students to earn hands-on experience in the field. Students who complete the requirements of the program will be awarded a Certificate in Photography.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
  First Semester      
PSY 120 Human Relations 3 0 3
ITE 115 Intro to Computer Apps & Concepts 3 0 3
ENG 101* Practical Writing I 3 0 3
ART 283 Computer Graphics I 2 4 4
PHT 101 Photography I 1 4 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
TOTAL 13 8 17
Second Semester
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3 0 3
BUS 165 Small Business Management 3 0 3
PHT 102 Photography II 1 4 3
ART 284 Computer Graphics II 2 4 4
CST 100 Prin. of Public Speaking 3 0 3
TOTAL 12 8 16
Summer Session
PHT 164 Introduction to Digital Photography 1 4 3
PHT 190 Coord. Internship in Photography 0 5 3
ART 291 Computerized Graphic Design I 3 4 4
TOTAL 3 13 10

Total Minimum Credits for Photography Certificate 43

*Students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in photography need to take ENG 111.

Certificate: Photography Program code: 501-01
CIP Code 50.0605 Photography
SOC Code /O*NET Link
 		 27-4021 Photographers/ http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-4021.00
Number of Students Completing Program* 0
Number of Students Completing Program within Normal Time* 0
In-State Total Tuition & Fees** $ 5,061
Out-of-State Total Tuition & Fees** $ 13,125
30 Mile Radius ** $ 5,691
Contract ** $ 8,211
Books, Supplies, Other Costs*** $1,350
Number of Students Completing Program with any Student Loan Debt* 0
Median Title IV Loan Debt $0
Median Private Loan Debt $0
Median Institutional Loan Debt  $0

* Number of students completing program between July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010

** Total tuition and fees are based on the 2011-12 academic year and are subject to change.

*** Total books and supplies are based on the 2010-11 academic year and are subject to change