Arts Degree & Programs In  Photography

Diploma Program in Intro to Photography

The artistic and the technical sides of photography are revealed in this comprehensive, hands-on course. This program will teach you many needed things. You’ll start with the basics: camera components, choosing lenses, exposure, aperture, focusing and avoiding picture-taking mistakes. Move on to principles of lighting, properties of color, composition techniques, using filters and darkroom skills – including developing film and making prints. Moreover, you’ll learn fascinating approaches to digital photography.

Courses in Digital Photography

The course covers such topics as the basics of digital photography, equipment, software, the digital darkroom, printing, Internet and e-mail use, commercial and personal applications. Students will learn what they need, what they can do, and what they can expect to invest; they will be advised on how to choose a camera, how to operate it and how to store, edit, use and print digital images. The class will provide an introduction to new opportunities for putting digital photography to use both for beginners and long-time professionals looking for a complement to traditional photography.

Courses in Photoshop CS2 for the Digital Photographer

Adobe Photoshop CS2 is a high-end software solution providing support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. Filled with practical, hands-on examples, this course will show students how to apply the professional tools and techniques in Photoshop CS2 that are most helpful to photographers. Throughout the course, participants gain valuable experience using the uniquely versatile collection of tools that make Photoshop CS2 so popular with photo professionals. On completion of the course, students become proficient at correcting flaws in images, adding text, and preparing photographs for distribution via e-mail or across the Web.

Courses in Photoshop Elements 4.0 for the Digital Photographer
The class is designed for those with no prior experience in image editing, and it takes its participants from novices to accomplished users. Throughout the course, students experience the simplified process of editing images on their computer, correcting flaws, enhancing the final product, creating simple art projects, preparing images for e-mail and the Web, and organizing images into categories, along with learning how to use many of the powerful editing and correction tools that make this program so popular. Photoshop Elements 4.0 gives students room to grow while providing dynamic results in the early stages of the learning curve.

Associate of Science in Photography

The Associate of Science degree in Photography is designed for students to increase their understanding of the photography process, as well as the computer enhancements that can be applied to photography. Students will learn the fundamentals of photography, imaging and studio practices, gain a mastery of crucial lighting techniques, use industry-current software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and INDesign, and gain the business and legal knowledge you need in the field of commercial photography.

Certificate Program in Photography

This Photo Criticism Certificate is designed for students to learn how to operate a variety of cameras and lenses, use a darkroom, apply creative light sources and angles and to incorporate social, cultural and political perspectives into their photographs. The outlook for this profession varies greatly depending on whether a certified photography specialist is self-employed or employed by an advertising firm, magazine, newspaper, portrait studio.

Diploma Program in Photography

There are definite skills you require to initiate a career as a Photographer. The Penn Foster Career School Photographer Program helps you obtain them quickly and conveniently. Study photography techniques and join this exciting career field in just a few months. The program covers: • Camera basics, lighting for photography, and image design • Setting up your own studio • Business skills for the Photographer • Digital and video photography techniques • Printing color and black and white photographs and slides With the right credentials, techniques, and training, you will be able to: • Work for an established portrait or photo studio. • Work at a newspaper or advertising agency. • Start your own photography studio and specialize in portraits, scientific photography, photojournalism, or sell your photos to stock photo agencies. Trained Photographers are needed to document world events and meet personal consumer needs. Opportunity is all over.