Degree Earned:
Associate Degree of Applied Science in Digital Photography for Graphic Design
Available campuses for this program:
Jackson
Introduction
Say goodbye to chemicals! Welcome to the dawn of Digital Photography. Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just want to learn how to use that great camera you received as a gift, this program offers something for everyone. You don’t need to know anything about photography to take these classes. The curriculum covers the basics of digital photography with special focus on both print and web media and the latest emerging formats.
Digital photographs can easily be displayed, printed, stored, manipulated, transmitted and archived using digital and computer techniques, without chemical processing. Professional photography is a very competitive field. A photographer must have a clear vision and to be successful, you must have a strong balance of business and technical skills.
Program Overview
The Associate Degree of Applied Science in Digital Photography for Graphic Design explores traditional photography techniques using today’s growing digital technology. Students will be trained for the Creative Services industry to capture both still and moving images, as well as have the ability to work with both words and images in a digital or printed form. This program covers the basics of digital photography with special focus on both print and web media and emerging formats. Course work in this program covers photographic terminology, color theory, lighting, composition, exposure, digital darkroom, digital workflow and media management practices.
Career Outlook
There can be no questions that the photography industry is changing. With digital equipment increasing in quality and dropping in price, photography is becoming more accessible than ever to the general public. While the digital trend may seem to add an interesting twist to the already competitive photography marketplace, professional photographers continue to be in demand. Technology is opening up new opportunities in the design industry. Graduates will qualify for entry level careers in advertising, publishing, commercial and industrial photography, photojournalism, product photography and related areas of graphic design.
Career choices in Digital Photography include:
- Commercial Photography – Brochures, Catalogs, Magazine Ads, Product Photography, Food, or any and all advertising done with photography.
- Professional Portraiture – Weddings, Events, Photo Restoration, etc.
- Industrial Photography – Scientific, Research, Advertising (in house), annual reports, etc.
- Photojournalism – Newspapers, Magazines, Sports Photography, etc.
- Nature Photography – for magazine and advertisement usage.
- Architectural – Architectural and Interior Design magazines, documentation, etc.
- Digital Specialist – Digital Retouching, Digital Color Management, Photo Manipulation etc.
- Fashion and Glamour Photography – for magazine and advertisement usage.
- Stock images and freelance photography
- Personal Use – Simply photographing your favorite things (i.e. people, places, pets, etc.)
