Certificate Programs

Photographyphotographer 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 or 3 0 3
ENG 121 Intro. to Journalism I      
  ITE Elective or 3 0 3
MKT 220 Prin. of Advertising
ENG 101* Practical Writing I 3 0 3
ENG 120 Survey of Mass Media 3 0 3
PHT 101 Photography I 1 4 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
TOTAL 14 4 16
Second Semester
ART 291 Computerized Graphic Design I 2 4 4
BUS 165 Small Business Management 3 0 3
PHT 102 Photography II 1 4 3
PHT 207 Color Slide Workshop 2 3 3
SPD 100 Prin. of Public Speaking 3 0 3
TOTAL 11 10 16
Summer Session
ART 283 Computer Graphics I 2 4 4
PHT 190 Coord. Internship in Photography 0 5 3
PHT 226 Commercial Photography 2 3 3
TOTAL 4 12 10

Total Minimum Credits for Photography Certificate 42

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