Photography Basic, Certificate

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The Photography Basic Certificate prepares students to work in a photography studio employing deliberate processes to arrange and compose photographs, and using industry-standard technology for digital darkroom. The objective of this certificate is to prepare students to work with photographers, art directors, and designers in the areas of the digital lab and administrative support.

For more information about the Photography Basic certificate visit our website at https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/photography/.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Students may start any semester

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend a required photography program information session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Photography Basic certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
ART 186 - Principles Digital Photograph Credits: 3
ART 225 - Photoshop for Photography Credits: 3
ART 190 - History of Photography Credits: 3

Semester 2

ART 292 - Studio Photography Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3

Option 1 Select 3 Credits

ART 194 - Portfolio Photography 1 Credits: 3
ART 289 - Photojournalism Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 16

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$170.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1	Semester 2
Books (approximate)	100	50
Supplies	100
Camera (Digital)	1200

Total approximate cost for program: $ 4,170**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Produce creative images under pressure.
Produce images using traditional techniques.
Produce images using electronic techniques.
Produce images for magazines, advertising, weddings and posters.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Use current Photoshop software to produce finished images.
Be able to take a project from start to finish.
Work with a diverse group of people.
Make necessary changes to bring work up to industry standards.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

Be able to work on more than one project at a time.
Require hours at work and home to complete projects.
Produce accurate work with original ideas.
Will need to update tools as technology changes.

Program Competencies

Describe camera equipment and accessories used for photography assignments.
Describe various qualities of light and be able to recognize, produce, and control various lighting conditions including: diffused, direct, direct diffused and back light.
Identify different flash units used in the studio for studio lighting.
Demonstrate and apply the multi-step process of “workflow” while working photography assignments.
Demonstrate the appropriate use of the camera controls on a digital camera.
Identify memory devices and file types associated with digital cameras.
Demonstrate the principles of art, design and composition.
Demonstrate understanding of digital image resolution.
Analyze digital images in both a printed and/or electronic format.
Demonstrate Studio Lighting.
Demonstrate On-Location Lighting
Demonstrate how to prepare a computer to correctly display digital images.

Nondiscrimination Statement

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (in employment), disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status of a person. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, title9@dmacc.edu. Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

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