Digital Photography
The Digital Photography Certificate program provides in-depth instruction in basic camera skills, composition, printing, color management and lighting techniques. Courses are taught by professional photographers working in the fields of commercial, advertising, portrait, event, and wedding photography. Through this program, students will develop both artistic and technical skills. Small classes allow for individualized instruction. All courses are conveniently offered on weekday evenings. The certificate can be completed in three semesters.

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Digital Photography Certifcate Program

Required Courses:
All courses are 1 credit.
(5 one-credit courses)

• Introduction to Digital Photography
• Event and Portrait Photography
• Photo Arts
• Photo Journalism
• Photoshop for Photographers

A total of 5 credits are required for completion of the Digital Photography Certificate Program.

Students who have previously taken digital photography courses at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and would like to go on to complete the Digital Photography Certificate Program should call the college at 717-396-7833 and speak to someone in the Continuing Education office.

Digital Photography student requirements:
• submit Digital Photography application and fee
• submit a 250-500 word typed personal statement that describes your reason for choosing a visual arts education and any influences that led to this choice
• submit a current resume
• successful completion of 4 required credits of design courses
• achieve an overall 2.0 G.P.A. or better
• submit a disk with one project from each required course

Assuming sufficient enrollment in all courses as they are offered, it is possible to complete this 5-credit program in two academic semesters. Students must complete the program within two years of the date they submit their application. Program documentation includes a certificate of completion.Transcripts are available upon written request.

To apply now or find out more about Certificate Programs, contact continuing education.

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