Photography Technical Certificate
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3390, E-mail: photo.tech@nscc.edu
General Information
Course Requirements & Recommended Schedule
Program Website
Course Descriptions
General Information
This technical certificate prepares students for employment in the field of Photography. The program provides students with a basic knowledge of traditional camera and darkroom skills as well as preparing them to work in studio and digital settings.
Graduates in the program should be able to:
• Efficiently operate 35mm film and digital SLR cameras.
• Function competently in an entry level lab and/or studio position.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of digital imaging computer programs.
• Approach photographic problem solving in a creative manner.
Career Opportunities
• Photographer
• Photographer's Assistant
• Lab Technician
Grading Policy
A grade of C or above must be earned in all courses to meet prerequisite and graduation requirements.
Transfer/Advising
This certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward a Nashville State A.A.S. degree. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.
Notice of Right to Retain Student Work
The Visual Communications program reserves the right to retain certain selected examples of student work for teaching purposes, promotional purposes, and as a part of its permanent collection.
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Course Requirements
RUBRIC |
COURSE |
CLASS |
LAB |
CREDITS |
PHO 1110 |
Basic Photography |
3 |
0 |
3 |
PHO 1170 |
Business of Photography |
3 |
0 |
3 |
PHO 1210 |
Black & White Photography I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
COM 1170 |
Imaging Technologies |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| COM 1230 |
Digital Imaging I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 1230 |
Color Lab Techniques I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 1240 |
Lighting I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 1490 |
Digital Photography |
2 |
2 |
3 |
COM 2240 |
Digital Imaging II - Photography |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| |
PHO or COM Elective |
|
|
3 |
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS |
30 |
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES |
PHO 1310 |
Black & White Photography II |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 1320 |
Color Lab Techniques II |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| PHO 1330 |
Alternative Photo Processes |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 1350 |
Lighting II |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 1410 |
Nature Photography |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| PHO 1430 |
Portrait Techniques |
3 |
0 |
3 |
PHO 1450 |
Individual Study |
1 |
6 |
3 |
PHO 1470 |
Photojournalism |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 2190 |
Advanced Digital Printmaking |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| PHO 2200 |
Digital Color Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| PHO 2280 |
Illustration with Painter® |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Recommended Schedule
RUBRIC |
COURSE |
CLASS |
LAB |
CREDITS |
FALL SEMESTER |
PHO 1110 |
Basic Photography |
3 |
0 |
3 |
PHO 1170 |
Business of Photography |
3 |
0 |
3 |
PHO 1210 |
Black & White Photography I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| COM 1170 |
Imaging Technologies |
3 |
0 |
3 |
COM 1230 |
Digital Imaging I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
SPRING SEMESTER |
PHO 1230 |
Color Lab Techniques I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 1240 |
Lighting I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
PHO 1490 |
Digital Photography |
2 |
2 |
3 |
COM 2240 |
Digital Imaging II - Photography |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PHO or COM Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Note: Part-time students are encouraged to consult with their advisor for a suggested schedule of classes.
Cooperative work experience can be an important addition to a student's formal classroom work. Co-op courses may substitute for technical courses with the prior approval of the Program Coordinator. The Career Employment Center will provide the correct course numbers.
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