Digital Photography, CTS

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The Digital Photography Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) program prepares graduates to work in a variety of photography environments. It prepares students to apply technical skills and practical problem-solving techniques to a variety of real-world applications.

Learning Outcomes

Recipients of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Digital Photography will have demonstrated:

skills required for entry-level employment in digital photography related services; and
skills to comprehend and evaluate information related to the area of digital photography.

Required Courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Digital Photography:

First Semester: 12 Credit Hours

COMM 135:Design for Media Credit Hours: 3
COMM 160:Photography Credit Hours: 3
COMM 170:Introduction to Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
COMM 216:Adobe Photoshop Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 12 Credit Hours

COMM 163:History of Photography Credit Hours: 3
COMM 171:The Business of Visual Artistry Credit Hours: 3
COMM 220:Compositing Credit Hours: 3
COMM 267:Photography II Credit Hours: 3 or
COMM 270:Commercial Photography Credit Hours: 3

Digital Photography, CTS

First Semester: 12 Credit Hours

Second Semester: 12 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Digital Photography: 24