Fine Arts

Portrait Photography

Certificate

 

This program is designed to thoroughly prepare students in specific photographic techniques of portrait photography. Participants gain substantial experience creating successful studio and location portraits while working in a professional studio/lab environment.

 

Program Requirements

PHOTO 171 Introduction to Black & White Photography (3)
PHOTO 174 Digital Darkroom Techniques (2)
PHOTO 175 Basic Lighting Skills (2)
PHOTO 176 Electronic Flash Techniques (2)
PHOTO 180 Photoshop I (2)
PHOTO 283 Portraiture (3)
PHOTO 285 Digital Color Production (3)
PHOTO 293 Advanced Portraiture (4)
PHOTO 297 Professional Portfolio (3)*

 

Program Total: 24 credits

 

Note: Students must take the first four courses in sequence, or enroll in two consecutively numbered courses in the same semester. Students must earn a grade of B or better in PHOTO 171 or a score of 80% or better on a proficiency exam with portfolio review.

 

* PHOTO 298 and 299 (3 credits total) will be accepted in place of PHOTO 297.