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Photography and Digital Imaging

Award: Certificate
Total Credits for Award: 27.00

Description:

The Photography and Digital Imaging program integrates the latest developments in digital photo technology while maintaining an emphasis on traditional photographic skills such as composition, exposure, camerawork and lighting. Coursework covers metering and lighting techniques, portraiture, product, studio and location photography. You will use digital SLR cameras, high-end digital capture backs and the latest in digital capture technology. The complete digital workflow process is covered, from input to file management through image output. The program will encourage your creativity and individualized expression. You will graduate with a professional portfolio and working knowledge of the professional photographic industry.


COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER: 

 COURSE #

 TITLE

 CREDITS

 PHDI 1020

 Introduction to Photographic Software

 3.00

 PHDI 1110

 Digital Photography 1

 3.00

 PHDI 1120

 Lighting 1

 3.00

 PHDI 1242

 Photo Assisting Basics   

 3.00

 ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110

 Or

 CMST 1010

 College Composition

 

 Interpersonal Communication

 3.00

 

TOTAL CREDITS: 

 15.00



COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER: 

 COURSE #

 TITLE

 CREDITS

 PHDI 1230

 Lighting 2

 3.00

 PHDI 2020

 Photographic Design

 3.00

 PHDI 2110

 Advanced Photographic Software

 3.00

 PHDI Program Electives

 Choose any PHDI, GRPH, WEBI or Cinema Division production course that is not already required for award completion

 3.00

 

TOTAL CREDITS: 

 12.00

General Education (3 Credits):

To complete the Photography and Digital Imaging certificate students are required to complete three credits of General Education coursework from MnTC Goal Area 1. Choose ENGL 1110 or CMST 1010.

All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.