Professional Photography Technology - Ridgewater College - Wilmar

Professional Photography Technology from Ridgewater College - Wilmar is a Campus Associate Commercial Art degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Skills in photography are developed by a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences. Students will work and learn in a modern, state-of-the-art studio/program area. Our emphasis is on quality results in all aspects of photography. Upon completion of the program, students can expect to be able to: Operate a digital camera Demonstrate knowledge of portrait studio operation Demonstrate entry level product photography skills (lighting, composition, positioning, camera handling) Have mastered Adobe Photoshop? software Communicate verbally and in writing at a level appropriate for the professional environment The Photography program at Ridgewater meets the standards for accreditation by the Professional Photographers of America. This organization awards educational achievement merits to students or graduates of educational institutes meeting the required merit accreditation standards. Professional photographers are employed in either portrait photography or commercial photography. Portrait photography concentrates on photographing people in the studio or on location. Commercial photography concentrates on photographing objects in the studio or on location. Digital photography is now being used in both commercial and portrait photography. Digital photography has created new career opportunities for photographers. Many graduates are finding employment as digital imaging specialists. Graduates usually begin their careers as staff assistants in either a commercial or portrait studio. Commercial photographers must be open to relocation to a larger metropolitan area. Portrait photography provides more mobility when seeking employment opportunities since portrait studios are found in almost any size city. Many past graduates own their own studios. View more details on Ridgewater College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Commercial Art courses.