Graduate Certificate in Digital Photography
Overview
The Digital Photography Graduate Certificate is ideal for those currently in the field as well as those not in the field who want to learn to create professional quality photographs. The certificate curriculum is designed to train students to record, interpret, and process surroundings in a fast changing world. Additionally, students will gain experience in editing, manipulating, and managing high quality still imagery using state-of-the-art labs and various capture tools, color management plans, and image manipulation plug-ins. Creativity and experimentation are not only encouraged, but required. The Digital Imaging Capstone course includes a final thesis that will improve and extend students' professional portfolios.
The courses in this program also serve as a concentration in the Master of Professional Studies in Digital Media.
Curriculum
Core Course (4 q.h.)
| DGM 6105 | Visual Communications Foundation^ | 4 q.h. |
Required Courses (14 q.h.)
| DGM 6300 | Digital Capture and Output | 4 q.h. |
| DGM 6302 | Workflow in Digital Imaging | 4 q.h. |
| DGM 6307 | Creative Approaches to Still Digital Imaging | 4 q.h. |
| DGM 6880 | Portfolio | 2 q.h. |
Total Quarter Hours: 18
^ For students with a portfolio waiver, Lighting for the Camera DGM 6520 (4 q.h.) is the core course.
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose
- Professional resume: current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
- Official undergraduate degree documentation
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Graduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $9,630.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Graduate Tuition Rates for details.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)