Photography Diploma

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The Photography diploma program is designed to prepare students for employment as commercial/potrait photographers. Students gain basic knowledge in digital photography, commercial photography, portrait photography, and photojournalism along with advanced editing processes. Current industry-standard software and techniques are utilized. Students also learn to communicate with customers and consider social and environmental issues in the context of their work.

For more information about the Photography program, please visit our website at 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 diploma, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

ART 186 - Principles Digital Photography Credits: 3
ART 190 - History of Photography Credits: 3
ART 225 - Photoshop for Photography Credits: 3
AAS degree Core Math or Science Credits: 3-5
AAS degree Core Communications Credits: 3
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1

Semester 2

ART 289 - Photojournalism Credits: 3
ART 291 - Travel Photography Credits: 3
ART 292 - Studio Photography Credits: 3
AAS degree Core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities Credits: 3-5
BUS 138 - Small Business Marketing Credits: 3

Semester 3

ART 189 - Commercial Photography 1 Credits: 3
ART 192 - Portrait Photography 1 Credits: 3
ART 194 - Portfolio Photography 1 Credits: 3
BUS 148 - Small Business Management Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Diploma - 43

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Books (approximate)	120	40	100
Supplies	150	150	150
Equipment	350	100	100
Camera (Digital)	1200
Portfolio			300

Approximate total for program: $9,253**

**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 Program or Career Choice?

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.
Average starting salary $28,490 (Bureau of Labor http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/photographers.htm).

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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

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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 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6574, dkmckittrick@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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