Integrated Media: Photography Digital Assistant - Certificate
Overview
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The Integrated Media: Photography Digital Assistant certificate is designed for students seeking foundational skills in photography, digital imaging, and creative media production. The curriculum introduces industry-standard tools and creative processes used in photography and related visual media fields.
Coursework includes topics such as digital image editing, image retouching, online media preparation, print production, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Lightroom, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat. Students develop practical technical and creative skills used in photography and digital media environments.
The Integrated Media: Photography Digital Assistant certificate is workforce-focused and prepares students for entry-level creative and media production opportunities. Students completing the first year of the Photography program may also earn this certificate and continue into the second year to complete the Integrated Media: Commercial Photography (AAS) degree.
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection and program planning based on their educational background and career goals.
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- Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Learning Objectives
At the completion of this certificate, students should be able to:
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Collaborate effectively with others
- Demonstrate curiosity, imagination and ability to adapt to changing technology
- Use effective oral and written communication
- Access and analyze information
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CP150 | Digital Imaging | 5 |
| IM120 | Computers and File Management | 1 |
| IM122 | Basic Image Editing | 1 |
| IM123 | Basic Sound Editing | 1 |
| IM124 | Basic Non-linear Editing | 1 |
| IM125 | Basic Page Layout | 1 |
| IM178 | Integrated Media Overview | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| ART215P | Survey in Visual Arts: Photography | 3 |
| CP151 | Studio Lighting | 5 |
| IM165 | Image Manipulation | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| CP152 | Commercial Lighting Applications | 5 |
| CP165 | Advanced Photographic Solutions | 5 |
| IM190 | Web for Media | 2 |
| J100 | Media Professions | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Awarding Requirements
The following requirement(s) must be fulfilled to be awarded the Integrated Media: Commercial Photography Assistant certificate:
- All core program courses (IM, CP) courses must be completed within ten (10) years of starting the program.