Photography is one of the most highly diverse professions
you can imagine but in today's world you need a mix of the traditional
creative skills with state-of-the-art computer software skills. Photographers
can specialize in studio, commercial, news, or fine arts photography and
in each of these specialties digital photography, photo manipulation and
presentation skills are basic ingredients for professional success.
Here's what you need:
A "creative eye" for exceptional images
Basic knowledge of composition and lighting
Technical expertise with a variety of lenses and digital software
A clear, concise writing style
Exceptional "people" skills
A strong sense of ethics
Basic Certificate - Step 1
MART 1020 Introduction to Video
MART 1310 Audio Design *
MART 1320 Photography
MART 1450 PhotoShop Illustration *
or
MART 1200 Electronic Illustration *
Diploma - Step 2
MART 1010 Mass Media
MART 1240 Web Page I
MART 1260 Web Graphics I
MART 2420 Photo Retouching **
ENGL 1000 Applied Writing (or higher)
General Education classes (6 credits)
A.A.S. Degree - Step 3
MART 1220 Media Writing *
MART 1230 Multimedia Design
MART 2110 Sports & Special Programs **
MART 2320 Advanced Photography **
MART 2370 Exhibit Preparation (1) **
MART 2380 Portfolio Preparation (1) **
MART 2450 Adv PhotoShop Illustration **
General Education classes (6 credits)
*Fall only
**Spring only
Electives - choose 9 credits
MART 1210 Layout & Design I **
MART 1300 Visual Design I *
MART 1360 Intro to Graphic Arts
MART 1430 Flash Animation *
MART 1860 Coop Ed/Intern I (1–8)
MART 1990 Special Topics (1-4)
MART 2210 Layout & Design II *
MART 2240 Web Page II **
MART 2260 Web Graphics II **
MART 2300 Visual Design II **
MART 2360 Printing Processes *
MART 2860 Coop Ed/Intern I (1–8)
MART 2990 Special Topics (1-4)
BSAD 1050 Introduction to Business
BSAD 2410 Advertising
BSAD 2520 Principles of Marketing
BSAD 2530 Entrepreneurship
