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Oct 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Photography Technical Certificate
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Technical Certificate
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3531, White Bridge Road Campus, C-107D
This technical certificate prepares students for employment in the field of Photography. The program provides students with a working knowledge of digital camera and digital darkroom skills as well as preparing them to work in a studio setting.
Graduates in the program should be able to:
- Efficiently operate a digital SLR camera;
- Function competently in an entry level lab and/or studio position;
- Demonstrate working knowledge of digital imaging computer programs; and
- Approach photographic problem solving in a creative manner.
Career Opportunities
- Photographer
- Photographer’s Assistant
- Lab Technician
- Image Retoucher/ Photo Editor
Grading Policy
A grade of “C” or above must be earned in all COM and PHO 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 in Visual Communications, Photography Concentration. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.
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Total Certificate Requirements: 30 Credits
Recommended Electives
Students may take the following approved electives:
Recommended Full-Time Schedule
Notes:
Part-time students are encouraged to consult with their advisors for a suggested schedule of classes.
Additional course requirements: The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students either demonstrate the appropriate skill levels in math, reading, and/or writing before enrolling in college-level courses or enroll in appropriate co-requisite experiences with college-level courses to develop competency in those skills while performing college-level work. ACT/SAT scores, classic ACCUPLACER test scores, next-generation ACCUPLACER test scores, or other relevant information determine whether a student needs to enroll in co-requisite courses in math, reading, and/or writing (English).
Internships can be an important addition to a student’s formal classroom work and may substitute for technical courses with the prior approval of the instructor. The Career Services Office will provide the correct course numbers.
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