Digital Photography - Columbus State Community College

Digital Photography from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate Photography degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The Digital Photography Program has been created to satisfy the growing need for qualified digital photographers in the short and long term in Columbus and central Ohio. This program is designed to allow graduates to take full advantage of the benefits of a comprehensive college education while building a strong foundation in a broad range of courses spanning digital design, marketing, communications and Web design courses. This multidisciplinary digital integration reflects the needs of the professional digital photography industry. This digital evolution has lowered the barriers to professional entry, forcing existing film photographers to switch to digital while allowing many new people in related fields to pursue the craft of digital photography . Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in a variety of digital photography, digital services and imaging-related fields, be able to pursue self-employment options or be prepared to continue their education at a four year institution. The majority of the digital photography curriculum will revolve around digital capture, digital work flow, and digital image management. Students will develop a balance of technical and aesthetic skills that relate to digital photography, equipment and related software that is complemented by coursework in digital design, Web site design, interactive video/audio, and marketing/branding on the Web. Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Digital Photography the graduate will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles associated with the craft, scholarly theory, and profession of digital photography. Recognize, evaluate, combine and utilize all appropriate skills and techniques of digital photography in relation to digital capture, digital equipment imaging needs, and digital workflow management. Learn to balance complex technical and aesthetic concerns when fulfilling digital photography assignments from conception to completion. Develop strategic, business and implementation plans for digital photography projects including budgeting, software and hardware procurement and use, staffing, training, and legal issues. Describe how digital photography is utilized in local and regional career applications and processes. Demonstrate appropriate digital image-editing software and computer skills that directly support digital photography editing/enhancement and post-production workflow techniques. Demonstrate aesthetic and technical problem-solving skills to determine the best visual solutions for different assignments and situations. Think critically. Communicate effectively. Model professional and ethical behavior. Recognize the value of human diversity. Demonstrate self-management skills, life management skills, and interpersonal skills. View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Photography courses.