Photography Basic, Certificate is a Certificate program offered by Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA. The program takes 16 credits to complete, with a total tuition of $3,440.
Program Overview
Location: Ankeny
Pathway: Design, Media, & the Arts
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.
Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 16
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
Admission Requirements and Process
Program Entry Requirements: - Complete an application for admission. - Satisfy the assessment requirement. - Attend a required photography program information session.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Career Outcomes
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.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide