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Photography and Digital Imaging
Award:
Two-Year Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
54.00
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 REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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PHDI 1230
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Lighting 2
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3.00
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PHDI 1250
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Digital Photo 2
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3.00
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PHDI 2020
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Photographic Design
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3.00
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PHDI 2110
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Advanced Photographic Software
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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CIST 1106
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History of Photography
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3.00
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PHDI 2120
Or
PHDI 2130
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Product Photography
Or
Portrait Photography
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3.00
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PHDI 2180
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Motion and Sound for Photographers
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4.00
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PHDI Program Elective
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Choose any PHDI, GRPH, WEBI or Cinema Division production course that is not already required for the diploma.
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13.00
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Program Elective Courses (3 Credits):
Choose any PHDI, GRPH, WEBI or Cinema Division production course that is not already required for the diploma.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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PHDI 2210
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Portfolio Development and Presentation
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4.00
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PHDI 2240
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Photography Internship
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1.00
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PHDI 2430
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Media Business
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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11.00
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General Education Courses (9 Credits):
To complete the Photography and Digital Imaging Diploma, students are required to successfully complete nine credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least two of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10.
Note: ENGL 1110 or CMST 1010 satisfies MnTC Goal Area 1. The remaining three credits may be taken from any of the MnTC Goal Areas. CIST 1106 may not be used toward the General Education requirement.
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.