Photographer (PH11) Technical Certificate of Credit
(Stand-alone and Embedded in Design and Media Production Technology Diploma and Degree)
Program Description:
The Photographer TCC will cover a wide range of photographic skills, including an introduction to photography, photography for commercial use and documentary journalism, as well as beginning and advanced raster imaging. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge or skills. Graduates will receive a technical certificate of credit.
Entrance date: Varies
Program admission requirements:
Minimum Test Scores
| ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION– | Reading | 224 | ACCUPLACER- | Sentence Skills | 60 |
| Writing | 236 | Reading Comprehension | 55 | ||
| Arithmetic | 229 | Arithmetic | 34 |
High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.
Credits required for graduation: 27
| Courses 24 credits | |
|---|---|
| DMPT 1000Introduction to Design
Introduces students to the fundamentals of design concepts, including design, composition and layout, color theory and typography. |
4 |
| DMPT 1010Raster Imaging
Prerequisite: DMPT 1000 In the Raster Imaging course, the student becomes acquainted with the concepts and software related raster image manipulation. The student is introduced to the workspace and tools used in an image editing software and will learn basic image editing techniques. |
4 |
| DMPT 1020Introduction to Photography
Introduces students to an overview of photography. Students will be introduced to parts of a camera, photography processes and lighting setup, and will complete various projects using a camera. |
4 |
| DMPT 1025Production Photography
Students will produce photographs using a variety of commercial lighting techniques and common studio setups, and compositing practices. Students will be required to produce a portfolio of their photography in a variety of formats. |
4 |
| DMPT 2125Advanced Raster Imaging
Prerequisite: DMPT 1010 The student will refine imaging skills and apply concepts in advanced techniques of raster imaging. |
4 |
| DMPT 2135Documentary Photography
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles and theories of photojournalism. It concentrates on the principles of personal and social documentary photography. It is also designed to increase understanding of photography as a communication tool and to train the student to translate ideas and information into photographic form. |
4 |
| Select one of the following two courses for a min. 3 cr.: | |
| COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy
Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software. |
3 |
| DMPT 1055Introduction to Media Technology
Covers the basics of computer terminology, operating systems, and input and output devices, file formatting, file management, and overview of software. |
4 |
Faculty
Design and Media Production Technology Program Chair/Instructor
CEIT Building, Room 128
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