Digital Photography Certificate Series

Step into the creative realm of Digital Photography.  Begin by learning the many technical abilities now afforded using digital cameras and imaging software, including printing.  Survey the various aspects of this profession from lighting to photo essays and get a thorough grasp of what is involved in becoming a photographer.  Explore the business aspects of professional photography such as designing your marketing plan, finding the right gallery and the importance of networking. 

Complete the certificate series by taking five core and four additional elective courses.

Core Courses:

Digital Photography Basics - dSLR Camera View Syllabus
Digital Photography - Advanced Skills  - View Syllabus
Photoshop for Digital Photographers View Schedule for MAC UsersView Schedule for Windows UsersView Syllabus -or-
Adobe Lightroom (Mac or PC) - View Schedule for MAC Users - View Schedule for Windows UsersView Syllabus
Foundations in Photographic Style - View Syllabus
Presenting and Marketing Your Photographs View Syllabus

Elective Courses*

Architectural and Landscape Photography View Syllabus
Building a Photography Business View Syllabus
Fashion Photography - View Syllabus
Flash Photography - View Syllabus
Introduction to Astrophotography
Learning to See Creatively - View Syllabus
Night, Low Light View Syllabus
Photographing Food and Jewelry View Syllabus
Photographing High School Seniors View Syllabus
Photographing People - View Syllabus
Real Estate Photography View Syllabus
Documentary Photography View Syllabus
Studio Lighting - View Syllabus
Wedding Photography - View Syllabus

*Choose four of the elective courses

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Materials Needed

Digital cameras will be used for all projects in all classes unless otherwise stated.  Most courses require textbooks. Course syllabi provide textbook information.

Requirements

Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of required courses.  The Registrar's office requires a minimum of 90% attendance for each class to be transcribed.

Upon successful completion of all requirements, email CECertificate@collin.edu to request your certificate.  Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive your certificate.

Register by Phone:

Register by phone at 972-985-3711 specifying the 5-digit course registration number (CRN) of your class.

Online Registration: Register here

 

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Plano, TX 75093

 

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