Photographic Imaging - The Art Institute of Washington-Northern Virginia

Photographic Imaging from The Art Institute of Washington-Northern Virginia is a Campus Bachelor Photography degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Successful professionals do not rely on talent alone. They must possess a thorough understanding of the composition of light as well as a wide array of technical skills, from choosing the right equipment to perfecting production techniques while capturing visually compelling images. Students must be creative, imaginative and attentive to detail as they prepare to enter the field. While building an awareness of visual style, students also develop core values based in professional standards and practices and a skill set with a solid technical and design foundation. In addition to courses in art and design, students in the Photographic Imaging program study the history of art and history of photography as they explore the principles of photographic design and the significance of visual style in the commercial sector. They study the application of professional cameras, lenses and related processes - small, medium and large formats - as they apply to commercial uses such as photojournalism or advertising photography. Students use the professional equipment to develop the techniques required for successful location and studio photography , as well as learning to solve problems in both natural and artificial lighting. Students apply all the tools of contemporary photographic techniques to the digital workflow of modern photography. Studios and darkrooms feature program-specific hardware and software. With my new skills, I can be... Commercial photographer Product photographer Assistant photographic editor Freelance photographer Studio assistant Photojournalist Photo lab technician Bachelor of Fine Arts Students in the bachelor's degree program are challenged to expand their varied skills and proficiencies in developing a personal specialization reflecting their personalities and artistic styles. Students may choose to participate in quarter-long programs abroad or short-term trips to locations such as in Germany, Ireland, Italy or China. In addition to opportunities like these trips, internships help students as they strive to develop a solid photographic identity, purpose and direction. They also produce a portfolio that reflects this specialization, along with a general portfolio that reflects a sophisticated set of photographic skills. Bachelor's degree graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as commercial photographers, editorial photographers or photographic editors with advertising agencies, publishing houses, magazines and production companies. Some graduates may open their own studios or freelance. View more details on The Art Institute of Washington-Northern Virginia . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Photography courses.