Diversified Photography

D.O.T. 976.385-010, 976.

16 Weeks  -  432 Clock Hours

Occupational Objective:

Successful graduates will obtain the skills, knowledge and experience to secure entry level employment as either Photographers and/or Digital Imaging Technicians. These graduates will be able to perform duties, such as:  photo duplication and enlargements, special effects with cameras, manual retouching, restoration, manipulation of images, and print media with the use of the computer.  The overall occupational objective of the course is to prepare the student to work in every facet of the photography field ranging from photo studios, photo-retouching labs, print shops, computer output service bureaus, and publications.

Course Outline

• Camera Operations
• Lighting Techniques
• Introduction to Operating Systems (Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows7)
• Input/Output Devices - Printer, Scanner, Camera, USB
• File Management
• Digital Imaging Photography with Adobe Photoshop (CS4 and or CS5)
• Working with Digital Imaging Layers
• Scanning Images / Image Resolution
• Creating Images for the Web
• Color Management
• Special Effects
• Actions and File Processing
• Producing and Printing Images
• Working with Storage Devices - Flash Drivers, CD's, DVD's
• Optimizing Student Creativity with Adobe Photoshop
• Strategies for Employment and Making Money with your Art
• Video Editing (Optional)

Total Clock Hours                                                                                   432

Schedule: Monday - Thursday (Friday Optional)

8:00 a.m. - 2.:30 p.m.

• Program also Taught in Spanish