Photography and Digital Imaging
Program description
The Photography and Digital Imaging program integrates the latest digital photo technology with traditional photographic techniques while also encouraging your creativity and individual expression. With hands-on training from experienced instructors, you’ll get the skills you need to achieve success as a professional photographer. Upon graduation, you’ll have a professional portfolio and a working knowledge of the digital workflow process.
Program start and location
You may begin this program in the fall or the spring semester. Courses are taught on MCTC’s main campus.
Degree options and requirements
Photography and Digital Imaging A.A.S. Degree—60 credits
Photography and Digital Imaging Diploma—54 credits
Photography and Digital Imaging Certificate—27 credits
Dynamic Media Certificate—27 credits
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What you will learn
- You will learn traditional photographic skills: composition, exposure, camerawork and metering and lighting techniques.
- You will get hands-on experience with portraiture, product, studio and location photography.
- You will learn how to use the latest developments in digital photo technology: digital SLR cameras, high-end digital capture backs and digital capture technology.
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Points of pride
- MCTC’s Photography and Digital Imaging is unique in its approach to photography. In addition to the creative aspects of photography, you will learn the technical side of photography including software specific to image capture and the gear used in the studio and on location.
- MCTC’s photography program is among the most affordable programs in the U.S. with minimal production cost.
- Faculty members are qualified, passionate professionals with extensive skills who are working in the photography field. Faculty members are selected for their experience within the given subject they teach.
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Where you could work
- Advertising agencies
- Production companies
- News and media outlets
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Potential job titles
- Commercial photographer
- Industrial photographer
- Portrait photographer
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Occupational outlook
Employment of photographers is expected to grow 12 percent from 2008-18, about as fast as average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Demand for portrait photographers should increase as the population grows. Additionally, growth of Internet versions of magazines, journals and newspapers will require increasing numbers of commercial photographers to provide digital images. The Internet and improved data management programs also should make it easier for freelancers to market directly to their customers, increasing opportunities for self-employment and decreasing reliance on stock photo agencies.
Beyond-the-classroom opportunities
Numerous opportunities exist for you to take on internships, where you can get real world experience before you graduate. You may also choose to become a part of MCTC’s Photo club.
Academy
This program is part of the Academy of Media and Technology. Click here for more information.
Articulation Agreements, Common Course Outlines and Gainful Employment Information
Click here for articulation agreement information for the A.A.S. degree.
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