Applied Photography

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Curriculum Code No. 3185

Department of the Arts
Hicks Art Center • Phone (215) 968-8425

This one-year certificate program blends traditional and digital techniques and is designed for students seeking intensive technical training. This program develops essential entry-level skills required in a commercial photography studio or in a business such as wedding and/or portrait photography.

Graduates of this program are able to

expose, develop, and print negatives employing the standard techniques.
employ software and dark room techniques used in the manipulation and control of photographic imagery employ software/tools used in the manipulation and control of digital-based imagery.
critically examine technical and aesthetic aspects of photographic images.

Check out this video about the program made by a Bucks photography student.

Note: Studio courses can be expensive. Lab Fees may be required.

Certificate Course Requirements*

VAMM100	Digital Imaging	3
VAFA110	Digital Photography Fundamentals	3
VAFA151	Introduction to Photography	3
VAFA193	History of Modern Art OR
VAFA196	History of Photography	3
VAFA157	Photography II^A	3
VAFA210	Digital Photography II^A	3
VAFA211	Studio Lighting for Photography^A	3
	Electives	6
		27

Suggested Electives (Select two):

MGMT100	Introduction to Business	3
VACV140	Digital Editing	3
VACV231	Video Field Production	3
VAFA201	Portfolio Seminar ^A	3
VAFA257	Large Format Photography ^A	3
VAGD101	Layout and Typography	3
VAGD102	Illustration: Drawing/Digital ^A	3
VAGD280	Cooperative Education/Graphics ^A	3
VAMM110	Web and Interactive Design ^A	3
VAMM209	Multimedia Concepts I ^A	3

^A Course requires prerequisite.

*Since the individual circumstances and backgrounds of students vary, all students planning to complete this certificate program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to develop a planned sequence of courses to meet their individual needs.

Program Information

Academic Year 2010/2011

OPE ID:	323900
CIP:	50.0406
SOC:	27-4021
Length:	27 Credits 2 Semesters

Related Occupations

Commercial photography, wedding, portrait photography

Cost

Tuition:	$2835
Fees:	$776
Books/Supplies:	$1446.39
Total:	$5057.39

More cost information can be found here:

Completion Stats

Completing in 2010/2011:	4 students
Completing in 2010/2011 with debt:	N/A
Median debt of 2010/2011 completers:	N/A
Normal time to complete program:	12 months
Completed in normal time:	N/A
Job placement rate:	N/A