Photography and Imaging Certificate

Certificate Requirements:

• ARTD 110 - Two Dimensional Design 3 Credit(s).
• ARTD 114 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s).
• ARTD 116 - Digital Imaging I 3 Credit(s).
• ARTD 160 - Fundamentals of Black and White Photography 3 Credit(s).
• ARTD 250 - Digital Photography II 3 Credit(s).
• ARTD 254 - Photojournalism 3 Credit(s).
• ARTD 256 - Photography Studio 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 21*

* If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed transferable college credits at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 22 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. understand camera types and their respective uses;
2. produce high quality color and black and white digital/photographic prints;
3. operate digital image capture devices;
4. use digital image editing software/hardware for both retouching and creative effect;
5. understand color theory and processes as they relate to photographic imagery;
6. create professional portraits and product illustrations;
7. understand and use professional studio lighting equipment; and
8. develop and present a creative professional portfolio.   

Program Description:

The Photography and Imaging certificate prepares students for positions in commercial photography studios, in-house imaging departments, portrait/event studios, industrial photography departments, digital imaging labs, photojournalism, and multimedia production companies.

See the coordinator for advisement and schedule planning.

Gainful Employment Disclosure:

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/gainfulemployment/photography_and_imaging383.html