Professional Technical Certificate

Multimedia Digital Photography Short Term Certificate

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Program
Multimedia Communications (MEDIA)
Area of Study
Arts and Communication
Offered Online
Yes
Program Coordinator

Renne Brock
(360) 417-6249
rbrock@pencol.edu

Program Description

This certificate will provide students with basic digital photography skills. Students will learn the terminology, features, and concepts of digital photographic technology while formulating solutions for technical problems. Plan, compose, and photograph portraits. Adjust and control white balance, natural lighting, depth of field, and digital exposure methods. Students will manipulate photographic images with Adobe Photoshop.

Program Code: DMWDPC01

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate digital camera and photography proficiently in lighting, exposure, color, composition, and visual communication and artistry
  • Apply aesthetic expression and enhanced photographic editing techniques using Photoshop to produce an online portfolio

Approximate Additional Costs

  • Books, supplies and miscellaneous fees (per quarter): $100
  • Computer which meets the system requirements of required software*: approximately $1,400-$1,700
  • ‘Adobe Creative Cloud for Education’ or ‘Adobe Creative Cloud’ (Education edition available with use of Peninsula College student email address): approximately $20 per month
  • E-Portfolio website hosting and domain registration: approximately $175 per year
  • Digital camera: $500-$1000

*Please confirm the computer you have access to meets the system requirements for Adobe Premiere Pro: helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/system-requirements.html

Catalog #
Title
Credits
4

Designed to teach students the principles of digital photography with an emphasis on the discovery of solutions for artistic challenges to composition, lighting, color and photographic technology. Students will explore the cultural influences of visual communication and the evolution of traditional photography into the digital age. Good computer and file management skills are recommended. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Credits: 4

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5

Provides fundamental digital imaging skills. Learn to scan, optimize, enhance, colorize, and combine photographs. Emphasis will be placed on editing photographs, color management, and acquiring a basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop. Good computer and file management skills are recommended. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Credits: 5

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5

Course takes students beyond the basics of digital photography as they increase the depth of their aesthetic expression and photographic technique. Students will complete a series of directed projects designed to stimulate creative ideas, expand visual communication skills, improve composition, and develop their own unique body of work using digital cameras and photographic technologies. Students supply their own camera. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Credits: 5

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Sub-Total Credits
14
Total Credits
14