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Photography and Motion
Award:
Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
50.00
Description:
The Photography and Motion Diploma utilizes the latest in equipment and software to keep pace with professional industry requirements. Coursework covers strobe and continuous lighting, video, portraiture, advertising, studio and location photography. Image makers today require an understanding of media, design, storytelling and platform specific best practices. The program will encourage individual creativity and expression. You will graduate with a professional portfolio and working knowledge of the photographic industry.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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PHMO 1010
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Camera Techniques
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3
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PHMO 1030
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Introduction to Editing Software
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3
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PHMO 1050
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Lighting 1
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3
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PHMO 1070
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Studio Foundations
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3
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CMST 1010
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Interpersonal Communications
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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PHMO 2330
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Portrait and the Narrative
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3
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PHMO 2350
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Visual Design for Photography and Video
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3
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PHMO 2380
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Video 2
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3
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CIST 1106
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History of Photography
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3
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6,8 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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12
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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PHMO 2420
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Business of Photography
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3
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PHMO 2440
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Portfolio Development & Presentation
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4
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PHMO 2460
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Photography Internship
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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10
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General Education: To complete the Photography and Motion Diploma, students must complete six credits of MnTC coursework. CMST 1010 and CIST 1106 satisfy this requirement.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, and the required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses. 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.