Digital Photography Technology, CERT

College Certificate: (CERT-DPT)

About the Program

The Digital Photography Technology College Certificate program is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction in the field of Digital Photography. Students will gain a theoretical grasp of the implications of digital photography through various digital photography courses, hands-on experience with cameras and lighting, and digital post production of images. This certificate in Digital Photography Technology will prepare students to enter a number of professional photography fields, such as portrait and commercial studios, and in computer-based processing labs. Emphasis is placed on digital photography and computer-based media imaging.

This Program Offers:

• Digital Photography Technology College Certificate: 36 credit hours
• Digital Photography Technology: Forensic Photography College Certificate: 30 credit hours

College Certificate Goals

• To prepare students to become photographic entrepreneurs and business owners in the vast and varied industry of photography
• To teach students the skills that will make them knowledgeable, competent, and competitive when seeking employment in the industry
• To teach the fundamentals of commercial photography (studio, architectural, etc.) 

College Certificate Outcomes

• Students will be able to perform all of the fundamental and advanced camera techniques used in digital photography
• Students will be able to produce digital images at a quality level equal to professional photographers
• Students will have the skills to establish a business of their own in photography or be employed by a professional photo organization
• Students will understand the role of photography in advertising and commercial publicity
• Students will understand typical personnel structures and commissioning methods of advertising agencies, design groups and public relations organizations
• Students will understand the relationship of copy and image in advertising
• Students will understand the aspects of the equipment and props, including lighting, used in commercial photography

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer