2026-2027 Course Catalog
Photography Basic, Certificate
Location(s):
Ankeny
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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.
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PENDING IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVAL
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. Option 1 Select 3 Credits
Option 2 Select 3 Credits
Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 16
Fixed Costs
Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 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: $ 4,890** **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
Competencies revised date
FY2026 Nondiscrimination Statement
It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655, feedback@dmacc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov (2026) |
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