Imaging and Photographic Technology - Rochester Institute of Technology

Imaging and Photographic Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology is a Campus Bachelor Communication Technologies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Program Overview The imaging and photographic technology curriculum blends experiences in contemporary digital photography with a diverse and specialized education exploring technical, professional, or scientific imaging applications that lead to careers as professional photographers or positions that use related imaging technologies. Imaging and technical skills are complemented by courses in mathematics, computing, physics, technical writing, and the liberal arts. Various aspects of photography are investigated across all four years of the program, with explorations in black-and-white photography; color photography; and specialized areas such as high-speed, architectural, and nature photography. Some required courses include Photographic Sensitometry (2076-301); Photographic Chemistry (2076-302); Photographic Optics (2076-303); Digital Image Processing I (2076-481); and courses in color theory, color measurement, and imaging systems. Beginning in the first year, electronic imaging and computing are emphasized in all courses. Third- and fourth-year students can develop expertise in professional or technical fields by selecting electives or minors from across the university. Within the department electives are available in holography, photonics, scanning electron microscopy, photo instrumentation, technical photography, imaging chemistry, still photography, graphic arts, optics, imaging systems, business, science, and engineering. Opportunities for independent study also are available. While each student?s core program is similar, graduates? academic backgrounds often vary with their choice of concentration electives. Career opportunities An employment survey conducted by the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences indicates the need for graduates with imaging and photographic technology backgrounds will exist well into the future. Recent graduates are employed as applications engineers; imaging/photographic technologists; technical sales representatives; technical illustrators; high-speed photographers; corporate, industrial, advertising, and commercial photographers; and research associates in the private, government, and entrepreneurial sectors. The Technical Photography Student Association promotes professional and social interaction among students and professionals from the imaging and photographic technology industry. The association regularly invites alumni in professional imaging fields to present lectures and demonstrations. View more details on Rochester Institute of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Technologies courses.